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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. One billion hertz






2. A user interface in which the user chooses a command from menus displayed on the screen.






3. '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.'






4. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.






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






6. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.






7. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'






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






9. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.






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






11. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.






12. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






13. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.






14. A printer that works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper (in a process called thermal wax transfer printing) or by burning dots onto specially coated paper (in a process called direct thermal printing).






15. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.






16. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.






17. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.






18. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.






19. 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.






20. 'The essential component of the operating system that is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system. Because it stays in random access memory (RAM) the entire time the computer is powered on - the kernel is






21. '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.'






22. '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.'






23. Video interface technology that newer LCD monitors - as well as other mutlimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors - use to connect to a PC.






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






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






26. A mini-application developed for the Macintosh platform.






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






28. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.






29. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.






30. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.






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






32. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'






33. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'






34. A digit that corresponds to the on and off states of a computer's switches. A bit contains a value of either 0 or 1.






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






36. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.






37. An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable - the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.






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






39. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.






40. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'






41. The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive.






42. 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.






43. '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






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






45. '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)'






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






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






48. A port that can connect a wide variety of peripherial devices to the computer - including keyboards - printers - mice - smartphones - PDAs - flash drives - and digital cameras.






49. '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.'






50. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.