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Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A server that processes and delivers incoming and outgoing e-mail.






2. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'






3. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'






4. A Windows utility that enables you to schedule tasks to run automatically at predetermined times with no interaction necessary on your part.






5. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.






6. An active topology (meaning that data is retransmitted) in which the nodes connect to a central communications device called a switch. The switch receives a signal from the sending node and retransmits it to the node that should receive it.






7. 'The main tool for finding - viewing - and managing the contents of your computer by showing the location and contents of every drive - folder - and file.'






8. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






9. See eSata.






10. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






11. 'A private corporate network that is used exclusively by company employees to facilitate information sharing - database access - group scheduling - videoconferencing - and other employee and customer collaborations.'






12. Numbers - words - pictures - or sounds that represent facts - figures - or ideas.






13. An interface port that transfers data at 400 Mbps.






14. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'






15. The process of restarting the system while it's powered on.






16. The set of programs that run on a computer to help a user carry out tasks such as word processing - sending e-mail - balancing a budget - creating presentations - editing photos - taking an online course - and playing games.






17. 'A program that provides traditional classroom tools - such as calendars and grade books - over the Internet - as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms - discussion forums - and e-mail.'






18. A measure of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black colors that a monitor can produce. If the contrast ratio is too low - colors tend to fade when the brightness is adjusted to a high or low setting.






19. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






20. A common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.






21. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.






22. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.






23. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'






24. The layout and structure of the network.






25. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.






26. The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.






27. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.






28. 'A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.'






29. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.






30. Software that is developed for and customized to a specific industry's needs (such as a wood inventory system for a sawmill) as opposed to software that is useful across a range of industries (such as word processing software).






31. 'The top level of the filing structure in a computer system. In Windows computers - the root directory of the hard drive is represented as C:.'






32. An expansion card that attached to the motherboard inside the system unit and the enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.






33. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.






34. 'An alternative to more traditional mapping software programs; easily accessible with any Internet connection and updated more frequently than offline services. Examples include MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps - Google Maps - and Google Earth.'






35. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.






36. An operating system (OS) that enables more than one user to access the computer system at one time by efficiently juggling all the requests from multiple users.






37. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.






38. A device such as a monitor - printer - or keyboard that connects to the system unit through ports.






39. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.






40. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.






41. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.






42. The set of programs that enables a computer's hardware devices and application software to work together; it includes the operating system and utility programs.






43. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.






44. A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto a paper.






45. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.






46. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.






47. Any of the main files of an operating system.






48. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).






49. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.






50. A temporary storage area on the hard drive where the operating system 'swaps out' or moves the data or instructions from random access memory (RAM) that have not recently been used. This process takes place when more RAM space is needed.