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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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literacy
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. RAM that is included as part of a video card.
physical memory
Web-based application software
video memory
cold boot
2. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.
multitask
authentication
head crash
Task Manager utility
3. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data ( the 1s and the 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.
video card
gadget
multimedia software
client
4. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).
embedded computer
hacker
Task Manager utility
program
5. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'
graphics processing unit (GPU)
event
DVD-ROM
Software as a Service (SaaS)
6. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.
volatile storage
network interface card(NIC)
device driver
operating system(OS)
7. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.
mainframe
computer literate
megabyte(MB)
media access control (MAC) address
8. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'
operating system (OS)
response time
contrast ratio
service set identifier (SSID)
9. A printer that works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper (in a process called thermal wax transfer printing) or by burning dots onto specially coated paper (in a process called direct thermal printing).
thermal printer
backward compatibility
integrated software application
Web page authoring software
10. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
menu
server
computer forensics
fiber-optic cable
11. The system software the controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.
affective computing
twisted pair cable
operating system(OS)
CPU usage
12. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.
menu-driven interface
Error-Checking
bridge
toolbar
13. 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).
response time
embedded computer
802.11 standard
throughput
14. 'In Windows 7 - a folder that is used to display files from different locations as if they were all saved in a single folder - regardless of where they are actually stored in the file hierarchy.'
toolbar
smartphone
library
aspect radio
15. '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.'
ribbon
binary digit(bit)
media access control (MAC) address
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
16. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'
digital video editing software
brightness
gadget
firewire 800
17. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.
full installation
megahertz(MHz)
accounting software
benchmark
18. 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.
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
transceiver
universal serial bus (USB) port
preemptive multitasking
19. A small - compact portable computer.
network navigation device
network-attached storage (NAS) device
notebook computer
source code
20. A fast transfer port.
eSata
aspect radio
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
nonimpact printer
21. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'
local area network (LAN)
nanotechnology
disk defragmenter
star topology
22. A device that allows you to capture sound waves - such as those created by your voice - and transfer them to digital format on your computer.
track
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
nonimpact printer
microphone(mic)
23. 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.
system software
thermal printer
nanotechnology
piggybacking
24. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.
System Restore
graphical user interface (GUI)
software license
wireless range extender
25. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
server
file
protocol
kernel (supervisor program)
26. '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.'
information
read-only memory (ROM)
media access control (MAC) address
backward compatibility
27. 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.
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
proxy server
digital video interface(DVI)
intranet
28. 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.
platter
video card
packet screening
input device
29. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).
nonvolatile storage
device driver
command-driven interface
intranet
30. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.
Last Known Good Configuration
video graphics array (VGA) port
network
head crash
31. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.
kernel (supervisor program)
network adapter
trackball mouse
internal hard drive
32. A home that has a computer and other digital devices that are all connected to a home network.
S-video (super video)
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
ditgital home
Ethernet network
33. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.
online mapping service
internal hard drive
computer literate
hardware
34. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.
client
compact disc(CD)
resolution
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
35. A mini-application developed for the Macintosh platform.
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
biometric authentication device
read/write head
widget
36. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).
decentralized
terabyte (TB)
3D sound card
client
37. 'An application program that helps business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounting transactions such as sales - accounts receivable - inventory purchases - and accounts payable.'
ethernet port
accounting software
track
client
38. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'
home network server
DVD-ROM
ExpressCard
computer-aided design (CAD)
39. A group of icons collected for easy access.
database software
file path
toolbar
packet (data packet)
40. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'
software suite
sector
latency
contrast ratio
41. A drive that plugs into a universal serial bus(USB) port on a computer and stores data digitally. Also called USB drive - jump drive - or thumb drive.
transmission media
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
server
42. A server that provides client computers with access to information stored in a database.
bridge
audio editing software
eSata
database server
43. 'The process that occurs after the read/write head of the hard drive locates the correct track - and then waits for the correct sector to spin to the read/write head.'
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
data mining
latency
server
44. 'A type of network design in which users are not responsible for creating their own data backups or providing security for their computers; instead - those tasks are handled by a centralized server - software - and a system administrator.'
centralized
authentication server
server
data collision
45. The set of programs that run on a computer to help 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.
application software
digital video interface(DVI)
print server
terminator
46. An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable - the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.
wide area network (WAN)
Windows
kilobyte(KB)
external hard drive
47. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'
network operating system (NOS)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
path separator
ring (loop) topology
48. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.
power supply
data mining
widget
integrated software application
49. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
system unit
gadget
Disk Cleanup
50. 'A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology - a file or table is a group of related records.'
drive bay
file
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
multitask