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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 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.






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






3. 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.






4. Eight binary digits(bits)






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






6. The first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.






7. 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.






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. 'The set of programs on a computer that helps 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.'






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






14. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'






15. A hardware device used to enter - or input - data (text - images - and sounds) and instructions (user responses and commands) into a computer. Some input devices are keyboards and mice.






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






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






18. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.






19. 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.






20. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.






21. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.






22. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






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






24. 'A form included in many productivity applications that provides the basic structure for a particular kind of document - spreadsheet - or presentation.'






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






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






27. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.






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






29. '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.'






30. The measurement (in miliseconds) of the time it takes for a pixel to change color; the lower the response time - the smoother moving images will appear on the monitor.






31. A fast transfer port.






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






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






34. A measure of processing speed equal to 1 million hertz.






35. 'A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.'






36. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.






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






38. The process of restarting the system while it's powered on.






39. A drive that plugs into a universal serial bus(USB) port on a computer and stores data digitally. Also called USB drive - jump drive - or thumb drive.






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






41. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.






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






43. A drive that uses the same kind if memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.






44. (1) A set of rules for exchanging data and communication. (2) The first part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) indicating the set of rules used to retrieve the specified document. The protocol is generally followed by a colon; two forward slashes






45. 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.






46. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.






47. A Windows utility that checks for lost files and fragments as well as physical errors on a hard drive.






48. 'The first job the basic input/output system (BIOS) performs - ensuring that essential peripheral devices are attached and operational. This process consists of a test on the video card and video memory - a BIOS identification process (during which t






49. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






50. 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.