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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 port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






2. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.






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






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






5. The most popular transmission media option for Ethernet networks. UTP cable is composed of four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other to reduce electrical interference.






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






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






8. A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or is built into a notebook computer and is usually used to transfer live video.






9. A low-power mode for electronic devices such as computers that saves electric poer consumption and sace your computer settings where you left off. When the computer is 'woken up -' you can resume working more quickly that when cold booting the comput






10. 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.






11. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine






12. 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.






13. 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.






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






15. 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






16. The design of a computer network; includes both physical and logical design.






17. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.






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






19. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'






20. 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.






21. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.






22. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'






23. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'






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






25. 'In a file name - the three letters that follow the user-supplied file name after the dot (.); the extension identifies what kind of family of files the file belongs to - or which application should be used to read the file.'






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






27. A device (such as a printer or external hard drive) that can be attached directly to a network instead of needing to attach to a computer on the network.






28. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.






29. A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon - thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.






30. A measurement used in comparing software and hardware performance. Benchmarks are created using software applications that are specifically designed to push the limits of computer performance.






31. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'






32. A container designed to hold multiple data packets.






33. Impact of read/write head against magnetic platter of the hard drive; often results in data loss.






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






35. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately 1 million bytes.






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






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






38. '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.'






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






40. Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.






41. 'A program that provides traditional classroom tools - such as calendars and grade books - over the Internet - as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms - discussion forums - and e-mail.'






42. '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.'






43. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.






44. A temporary storage area on the hard drive where the operating system 'swaps out' or moves the data or instructions from random access memory (RAM) that have not recently been used. This process takes place when more RAM space is needed.






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






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






47. A device such as a monitor - printer - or keyboard that connects to the system unit through ports.






48. A notebook computer designed specifically to work with handwriting recognition technology.






49. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.






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