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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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1. A set of controls on standard keyboards that moves the cursor(the flashing symbol on the monitor that indicates where the next character will be inserted); also known as an arrow key.






2. A network configuration in which the computers and peripherals are laid out in a configuration resembling a circle. Data flows around the circle from device to device in one direction only.






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






4. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.






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






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






7. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






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






9. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.






10. '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.'






11. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.






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






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






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. A display that uses organic compounds to produce light when exposed to an electric current. Unlike LCD's - OLEDs do not require a backlight to function and therefore draw less power and have a much thinner display - sometimes as thin as 3mm.






16. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.






17. '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.'






18. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.






19. The pre-installed software (often trial versions) on a new computer.






20. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.






21. '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.'






22. '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)'






23. '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.'






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






25. '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.'






26. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.






27. RAM that is included as part of a video card.






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






29. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'






30. '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.'






31. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'






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






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






34. A program that manages the data between a computer's operating system and all the input and output devices attached to the computer; also responsible for loading the operating system (OS) from its permanent location on the hard drive to random access






35. 'In a wireless network - a device that translates the electronic data that needs to be sent along the network into radio waves and then broadcasts these radio waves to other network nodes.'






36. A network located in a home that is used to connect all of its digital devices.






37. 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.






38. '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.'






39. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'






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






41. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






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






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






44. 'The process of identifying a computer user - based on a login or username and password. The computer system determines whether the computer user is authorized and what level of access is to be granted on the network.'






45. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.






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






47. 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.






48. 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.






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






50. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'