Test your basic knowledge |

Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. 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.






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






3. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.






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






5. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.






6. 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.






7. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'






8. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






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. '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)'






11. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.






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






13. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.






14. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.






15. A special numerical code that prioritizes requests from various devices. These requests then are placed in the interrupt table in the computer's primary memory.






16. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'






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






18. 'Permanent storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).'






19. '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.'






20. 'The time it takes for the hard drive's read/write heads to move over the surface of the disk - between tracks - to the correct track.'






21. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.






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






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






24. A Windows utility that enables you to schedule tasks to run automatically at predetermined times with no interaction necessary on your part.






25. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






26. The ability to easily add more users to a network without affecting the performance of the other network nodes (computers or peripherals).






27. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).






28. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.






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






30. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).






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






32. Portable - nonvolatile memory.






33. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.






34. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'






35. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).






36. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.






37. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'






38. 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






39. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.






40. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.






41. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.






42. A device similar to a switch in an Ethernet network. It takes the place of a wireless network adapter and helps relay data between network nodes.






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






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






45. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






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






47. An expansion card that enables a computer to produce sounds that are omnidirectional or three dimensional.






48. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).






49. A program or hardware mechanism that controls which computer is allowed to use the transmission media in a network at a certain time.






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







Sorry!:) No result found.

Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?


Let me suggest you:

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests



Major Subjects

Tests & Exams


AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests