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Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






3. 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.






4. A network name that wireless routers use to identify themselves.






5. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.






6. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.






7. 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






8. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






9. 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.






10. '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.'






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






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






13. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).






14. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.






15. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.






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






17. '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.'






18. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.






19. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.






20. An index of all sector numbers that the hard drive stores in a table to keep track of which sectors hold which files.






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






22. A program that takes out redundancies in a file to reduce the file size.






23. The instructions programmers write in a higher-level language.






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






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






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






27. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.






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






29. 'Someone who has training in computer and peripheral maintenance and repair - network design - and the installation of network software; installs new equipment - configures computers for users - repairs equipment - and assigns network access to users






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






31. 'A thin - round - metallic storage plate stacked onto the hard drive spindle.'






32. A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions.Patient simulators are used in training doctors - nurses - and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk.






33. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).






34. '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.'






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






36. 'A single-user - single-task operating system created by Microsoft. MS-DOS was the first widely installed operating system in personal computers.'






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






38. A printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.






39. System software that controls hardware devices.






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 'A tag that looks like a sticker or label - is attached to a batch of merchandise - and contains a microchip that holds a unique sequence of numbers used to identify the product to which it is attached.'






50. The percentage of time a central processing unit (CPU) is working.