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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. '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.'






2. A server that provides client computers with access to information stored in a database.






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






4. 'A device for transmitting data on a network. A switch makes decisions - based on the media access control (MAC) address of the data - as to where the data is to be sent.'






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






6. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.






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






8. Software that turns an artificial environment into a realistic experience.






9. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.






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






11. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.






12. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'






13. A circuit board with specific functions that augment the computer's basic functions and provide connections to other devices; examples include sound card and video card.






14. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.






15. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'






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






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






18. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.






19. 'Microsoft operating system that builds upon the security and user interface upgrades that the Windows Vista release provided - and gives users with touch-screen monitors the ability to use touch commands to scroll - resize windows - pan - and zoom.'






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






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






22. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'






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






24. 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






25. An output device for sound.






26. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.






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






28. A device that holds all permanently stored programs and data; can be located inside the system unit or attached to the system unit via a USB port.






29. '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.'






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






31. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.






32. A measure of the greatest amount of light showing when a monitor is displaying pure white; measured as candelas per square meter (cd/m^2) or nits.






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






34. A data-processing device that gathers - processes - outputs - and stores digital data and information.






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






36. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.






37. 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.






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






39. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.






40. 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.






41. 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.






42. '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






43. A container designed to hold multiple data packets.






44. '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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45. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.






46. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.






47. 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.






48. '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.'






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






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