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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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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 device that allows you to capture sound waves - such as those created by your voice - and transfer them to digital format on your computer.
S-video (super video)
system unit
all-in-one computer
microphone(mic)
2. The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.
nanotechnology
S-video (super video)
firmware
Windows 7
3. 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.
digital video editing software
system restore point
application software
print server
4. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'
communications server
boot process
virtual reality program
interrupt handler
5. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.
memory module (memory card)
system unit
optical media
terminator
6. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.
registry
thrashing
hard drive
local area network (LAN)
7. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together - including the computer's processor (its brains) - its memory - and the many circuit boards that help the computer function.
mapping program
path separator
system unit
Internet appliance
8. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
shareware
device driver
ring (loop) topology
pixel
9. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.
motherboard
Software as a Service (SaaS)
audio editing software
computer forensics
10. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.
preemptive multitasking
peripheral device
centralized
bit depth
11. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'
hard drive
system requirements
integrated software application
power-on self-test (POST)
12. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.
network interface card (NIC)
resolution
plotter
cold boot
13. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.
network-attached storage (NAS) device
optical drive
e-mail server
preemptive multitasking
14. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).
client/server network (server-based network)
video card
simulation software
stylus
15. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.
warm boot
mouse
software
system restore point
16. A group of icons collected for easy access.
system software
toolbar
thrashing
file allocation table (FAT)
17. 'A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.'
hard drive
client/server network
bluetooth technology
kernel memory
18. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.
client
event
template
local area network (LAN)
19. 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.
switch
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
authentication
random access memory (RAM)
20. A program or hardware mechanism that controls which computer is allowed to use the transmission media in a network at a certain time.
cache memory
access method
authentication server
viewing angle
21. RAM that is included as part of a video card.
network adapter
inkjet printer
file management
video memory
22. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.
all-in-one printer
custom installation
laser printer
event
23. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'
coaxial cable
jam signal
bastion host
software
24. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.
seek time
legacy technology
resolution
Task Scheduler utility
25. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.
jam signal
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
bluetooth
liquid crystal display(LCD)
26. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.
possessed object
command-driven interface
System Restore
nanoscience
27. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.
menu
plotter
all-in-one computer
firmware
28. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
spooler
firmware
cursor control key
29. System software that controls hardware devices.
packet (data packet)
firmware
desktop
Windows
30. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.
modem port
platter
touch screen
impact printer
31. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.
Web server
mainframe
peripheral device
hybrid topology
32. A small segment of data that is bundled for sending over transmission media. Each packet contains the address of the computer or peripheral device to which it is being sent.
brightness
firewall
packet (data packet)
modem card
33. 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.
accounting software
random access memory (RAM)
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
sound card
34. A Windows utility that enables you to schedule tasks to run automatically at predetermined times with no interaction necessary on your part.
Task Scheduler utility
toolbar
response time
digital divide
35. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.
Internet appliance
DVD-R/RW
online mapping service
passive topology
36. Manipulating or organizing data into information.
local bus
interrupt handler
microphone(mic)
processing
37. 'A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology - a file or table is a group of related records.'
megabyte(MB)
gadget
platter
file
38. 'An application program that helps business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounting transactions such as sales - accounts receivable - inventory purchases - and accounts payable.'
accounting software
menu
software suite
biometric authentication device
39. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.
data collision
multitask
coaxial cable
library
40. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.
trackpoint device
bus (linear bus) topology
read/write head
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
41. The process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigates to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious.
system software
interrupt
data mining
computer literate
42. A small program that groups a series of commands to run as a single command.
nonvolatile storage
network-attached storage (NAS) device
macro
software license
43. A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or is built into a notebook computer and is usually used to transfer live video.
bluetooth technology
webcam
print server
registry
44. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).
laser printer
shareware
monitor (display screen)
terminator
45. 'The process of looking at a computer's subsystems - what they do - and how they perform to determine whether the computer system has the right hardware components to do what the user ultimately wants it to do.'
system evaluation
packet (data packet)
boot process
transmission media
46. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
entertainment software
core
network
47. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.
client
software license
authentication server
wizard
48. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
system evaluation
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
transmission media
49. 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.
desktop publishing (DTP) software
DVD-RAM
swap file (page file)
connectivity port
50. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.
file server
optical mouse
UNIX
file management