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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 network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'






2. 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.






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






4. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.






5. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






6. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






7. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.






8. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.






9. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'






10. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data ( the 1s and the 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.






11. A computer that is intended for use at a single location. A desktop computer consists of a case that houses the main components of the computer - plus peripheral devices.






12. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.






13. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'






14. 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.






15. An application that is still under development.






16. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.






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






18. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






19. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).






20. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'






21. 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.






22. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.






23. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.






24. System software that controls hardware devices.






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






26. 'A physical address - similar to a serial number on an appliance - that is assigned to each network adapter; it is made up of six 2-digit characters such as 01:40:87:44:79:A5.'






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






28. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.






29. 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.






30. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.






31. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






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






33. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.






34. '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.'






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






36. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.






37. Unwanted or junk e-mail






38. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.






39. The system software the controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.






40. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'






41. 'An application program - such as Intuit's TurboTax or H&R Block's TaxCut - for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.'






42. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.






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






44. A specially designed computer chip that resides inside another device - such as a car. These self-contained computer devices have their own programming and typically neither recieve input from users nor interact with other systems.






45. 'A type of network design in which users are not responsible for creating their own data backups or providing security for their computers; instead - those tasks are handled by a centralized server - software - and a system administrator.'






46. Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket (such as traditional home phone wire).






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






48. 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.






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






50. 'On the desktop - the bar that appears at the side or bottom of the window and controls which part of the information is displayed on the screen.'