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Technology In Action - 2
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. '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:.'
project management software
speaker
network adapter
root directory
2. 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.
BD-ROM disc
video card
folder
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
3. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen
fiber-optic cable
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
data
server
4. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.
throughput
optical mouse
system evaluation
template
5. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.
all-in-one printer
interrupt
full installation
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
6. 'A complete processing section from a CPU - embedded into one physical chip.'
ribbon
Safe mode
core
hacker
7. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.
hibernate
menu-driven interface
possessed object
digital video editing software
8. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.
platform
macro
gigahertz(GHz)
simulation software
9. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.
beta version
metropolitan area network (MAN)
bluetooth technology
backward compatibility
10. 'A program with a specific purpose that must guarantee certain response times for particular computing tasks - or else the machine's application is useless. Real-time operating systems are found in many types of robotic equipment.'
seek time
real-time operating system (RTOS)
access method
transceiver
11. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'
packet (data packet)
flat-panel monitor
pixel
clock speed
12. 'As its name implies - the computer's desktop puts at your fingertips all of the elements necessary for a productive work session and that are typically found on or near the top of a traditional desk - such as files and folders.'
desktop
copyleft
gadget
path separator
13. 'The mechanism that retrieves (reads) and records (writes) the magnetic data to and from a data disk. They move from the outer edge of the spinning platters to the center - up to 50 times per second.'
mainframe
root directory
network operating system (NOS)
read/write head
14. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
eSata
sound card
spooler
DVD+R/RW
15. 'Microsoft operating system that builds upon the security and user interface upgrades that the Windows Vista release provided - and gives users with touch-screen monitors the ability to use touch commands to scroll - resize windows - pan - and zoom.'
throughput
software piracy
mapping program
Windows 7
16. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'
disk defragmenter
optical drive
multimedia software
entertainment software
17. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).
network administrator
registry
terabyte (TB)
network adapter
18. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'
system file
ethernet port
DVD-R/RW
node
19. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'
network
operating system (OS)
client/server network (server-based network)
client
20. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
bit depth
packet screening
Task Scheduler utility
21. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.
thrashing
projector
router
all-in-one computer
22. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.
Web server
user interface
surround sound
local bus
23. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.
hacker
kilobyte(KB)
server
virtual reality program
24. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.
tablet PC
token
graphical user interface (GUI)
bit depth
25. '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.'
Blu-ray disc
decentralized
application programming interface (API)
accounting software
26. A home that has a computer and other digital devices that are all connected to a home network.
ditgital home
library
frame
online mapping service
27. A group of icons collected for easy access.
bus (linear bus) topology
communications server
toolbar
ergonomics
28. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.
packet (data packet)
drawing software (illustration software)
integrated help
application programming interface (API)
29. A server that processes and delivers incoming and outgoing e-mail.
home area network (HAN)
solid state drive (SSD)
e-mail server
widget
30. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'
sector
extranet
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
operating system(OS)
31. 'Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM). When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.'
cursor control key
volatile storage
system requirements
wireless range extender
32. A measurement used in comparing software and hardware performance. Benchmarks are created using software applications that are specifically designed to push the limits of computer performance.
beta version
benchmark
notebook computer
cache memory
33. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.
impact printer
data collision
presentation software
image editing software (photo editing software)
34. 'A prediction - named after Gordon Moore - the cofounder of Intel; states that the number of transistors on a CPU chip will double every two years.'
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35. A device such as a monitor - printer - or keyboard that connects to the system unit through ports.
peripheral device
custom installation
Safe mode
path separator
36. A set of memory chips - located on the motherboard - which stores data and instructions that cannot be changed or erased; it holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.
fiber-optic cable
read-only memory (ROM)
bastion host
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
37. RAM that is included as part of a video card.
video memory
kernel memory
integrated software application
ExpressCard
38. 'A wireless standard established in 1997 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; also known as WiFi (short for Wireless Fidelity) - it enables wireless network devices to work seamlessly with other networks and devices.'
compact disc(CD)
System Restore
802.11 standard
software
39. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms
backward compatibility
coaxial cable
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
network interface card(NIC)
40. 'The essential component of the operating system that is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system. Because it stays in random access memory (RAM) the entire time the computer is powered on - the kernel is
kernel (supervisor program)
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
trackpoint device
communications server
41. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.
spreadsheet software
connectivity port
Web-based application software
Cat 6 cable
42. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.
ethernet port
projector
optical media
flat-panel monitor
43. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.
widget
fiber-optic cable
Software as a Service (SaaS)
all-in-one computer
44. 'An operating system originally conceived in 1969 by Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie of AT&T's Bell Labs. In 1974 - the UNIX code was rewritten in the standard programming language C. Today there are various commercial versions of UNIX.'
transmission media
netbook
UNIX
active topology
45. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed Internet connection.
gadget
brightness
network interface card (NIC)
supercomputer
46. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
head crash
token
Task Manager utility
47. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately 1 million bytes.
megabyte(MB)
network adapter
Windows
Error-Checking
48. See eSata.
kernel (supervisor program)
ditgital home
bridge
external SATA
49. (1) A set of rules for exchanging data and communication. (2) The first part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) indicating the set of rules used to retrieve the specified document. The protocol is generally followed by a colon; two forward slashes
cache memory
inkjet printer
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
protocol
50. '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.'
online mapping service
binary language
simulation software
video card