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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. An expansion card that enables a computer to produce sounds that are omnidirectional or three dimensional.






2. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'






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






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






5. '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.'






6. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.






7. An application that is still under development.






8. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.






9. Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.






10. A list of commands that displays on the screen.






11. Documentation for a software product that is built directly into the software.






12. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.






13. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






14. 'The exact location of a file - starting with the drive in which the file is located - and including all folders - subfolders (if any) - the file name - and the extension. (Example: C:Usersusername DocumentsIllustrationsEBronte.jpg)'






15. See eSata.






16. '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.'






17. 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






18. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.






19. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






20. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.






21. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'






22. A special circuit board in the system unit that contains the central processeing unit (CPU) - the memory (RAM) chips - and the slots available for expansion cards; all of the other boards (video cards - sound cards - and so on) connect to it to recie






23. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.






24. '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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25. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






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






27. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.






28. 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.






29. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'






30. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.






31. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






32. 'Programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer that strive to replace the various management tools found on a traditional desk such as a calendar - address book - notepad - and to-do lists.'






33. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.






34. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.






35. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.






36. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






37. 'Unlike the command- and menu-driven interfaces used in earlier software - GUIs display graphics and use the point-and-click technology of the mouse and cursor - making them much more user-friendly.'






38. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.






39. A device similar to a switch in an Ethernet network. It takes the place of a wireless network adapter and helps relay data between network nodes.






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






41. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.






42. The actual speed of data transfer that is achieved. It is usually less than the data transfer rate and is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






43. A type of technology used to transmit video signals; used on newer LCD monitors - as well as other multimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors.






44. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.






45. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.






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






47. A group of icons collected for easy access.






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






49. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.






50. The space on the hard drive where the operating system stores data if there isn't enough random access memory (RAM) to hold all of the programs you're currently trying to run.







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