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Technology In Action - 2
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1. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'
blu-ray disc(BD)
system software
active topology
megahertz(MHz)
2. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.
Web server
client/server network (server-based network)
authentication server
sector
3. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.
passive topology
e-mail server
flat-panel monitor
hibernate
4. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.
file allocation table (FAT)
gigabit Ethernet
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
cold boot
5. 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.
surround sound
embedded computer
system software
optical media
6. 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.
information
resolution
extension (file type)
system software
7. 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.
microphone(mic)
file compression utility
binary digit(bit)
coaxial cable
8. Any part of the computer you can physically touch.
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
sector
printer
hardware
9. A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.
desktop
home area network (HAN)
blu-ray disc(BD)
ethernet port
10. 'A device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like access card (such as a student ID card); card readers are easily programmed by adding authorized ID card numbers - Social Security numbers - and so on.'
image editing software (photo editing software)
platform
local area network (LAN)
access card reader
11. A mouse with a rollerball on top instead of on the bottom. Because you move the trackball with your fingers - it doesn't require much wrist motion - so it is considered healthier for your wrist than a traditional mouse.
command-driven interface
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
kernel memory
trackball mouse
12. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'
token method
switch
Internet appliance
gigahertz(GHz)
13. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.
hyperthreading
trackpoint device
coaxial cable
personal information manager (PIM) software
14. A small - tough-sensitive screen at the base of a notebook keyboard. To use the touchpad - you simply move your finger across the pad to direct the cursor.
gigabyte(GB)
touch pad
cache memory
desktop
15. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
wide area network (WAN)
command-driven interface
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
16. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'
megahertz(MHz)
local area network (LAN)
disk defragmenter
pixel
17. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
DVD+R/RW
video memory
platter
Task Manager utility
18. An index of all sector numbers that the hard drive stores in a table to keep track of which sectors hold which files.
inkjet printer
twisted pair cable
local area network (LAN)
file allocation table (FAT)
19. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).
monitor (display screen)
Mac OS
customer relationship management (CRM) software
copyleft
20. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.
gadget
projector
server
switch
21. A group of icons collected for easy access.
template
802.11 standard
file path
toolbar
22. System software that controls hardware devices.
firmware
desktop computer
coaxial cable
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
23. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.
twisted pair cable
authentication
BD-ROM disc
hyperthreading
24. 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.
proprietary software
sector
desktop publishing (DTP) software
universal serial bus (USB) port
25. '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.'
inkjet printer
random access memory (RAM)
power supply
motherboard
26. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.
netbook
drawing software (illustration software)
open source software
bridge
27. 'An electronic filing system best used for larger and more complicated groups of data that require more than one table and the ability to group - sort - and retrieve data and generate reports.'
DVD-ROM
ring (loop) topology
database software
kernel (supervisor program)
28. 'Software - often used for training purposes - which allows the user to experience or control an event as if it is reality.'
internal hard drive
simulation software
network adapter
video card
29. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.
power supply
laser printer
scalability
affective computing
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.
response time
accounting software
server
brute force attack
31. Eight binary digits(bits)
eSata
full installation
byte
swap file (page file)
32. '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)'
Windows
file path
integrated help
operating system (OS)
33. The actual speed of data transfer that is achieved. It is usually less than the data transfer rate and is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
bluetooth technology
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
modem card
throughput
34. A server used to fulfill one specific function (such as handling e-mail).
touch screen
system software
integrated help
dedicated server
35. 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.
optical mouse
communications server
public domain
impact printer
36. An expansion card that attached to the motherboard inside the system unit and the enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.
decentralized
Recycle Bin
sound card
network
37. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.
webcam
nanoscience
device driver
Plug and Play (PnP)
38. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.
network-attached storage (NAS) device
surrond-sound speaker
authentication
hard drive
39. '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.'
Software as a Service (SaaS)
802.11 standard
kernel memory
projector
40. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.
DVD-R/RW
802.11 standard
external SATA
interrupt
41. Numbers - words - pictures - or sounds that represent facts - figures - or ideas.
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
data
financial planning software
monitor (display screen)
42. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.
DVD-ROM
touch pad
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
webcam
43. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.
802.11 standard
event
mapping program
hard drive
44. '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.'
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
virtual memory
processing
45. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.
output device
liquid crystal display(LCD)
data
mapping program
46. 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.
Last Known Good Configuration
trackpoint device
supercomputer
input device
47. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.
token method
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
metropolitan area network (MAN)
folder
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.
root directory
video memory
speaker
packet (data packet)
49. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.
online mapping service
sleep mode
network navigation device
entertainment software
50. The process of users transferring files between computers.
latency
platform
beta version
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
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