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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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1. 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).






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






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






4. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.






5. A UTP cable type that provides more than 1 GB of throughput.






6. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.






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






8. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.






9. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






10. The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive.






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






12. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together - including the computer's processor (its brains) - its memory - and the many circuit boards that help the computer function.






13. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






14. Any part of the computer you can physically touch.






15. 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.






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






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






18. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.






19. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.






20. 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.






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






22. '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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23. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'






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






25. 'System that is used to control many 'back office' operations and processing functions such as billing - production - inventory management - and human resources management.'






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






27. 'The backslash mark () used by Microsoft Windows and DOS in file names. Mac files use a colon (:) - and UNIX and Linux use the forward slash (/) as the path separator.'






28. A type of technology used to transmit video signals; used on newer LCD monitors - as well as other multimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors.






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






30. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.






31. '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.'






32. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.






33. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.






34. A special circuit board in the system unit that contains the central processeing unit (CPU) - the memory (RAM) chips - and the slots available for expansion cards; all of the other boards (video cards - sound cards - and so on) connect to it to recie






35. 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.






36. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen






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






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 common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.






40. 'A program with a specific purpose that must guarantee certain response times for particular computing tasks - or else the machine's application is useless. Real-time operating systems are found in many types of robotic equipment.'






41. A small - compact portable computer.






42. '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.'






43. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.






44. '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.'






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






46. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.






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






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






49. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).






50. An output device for sound.