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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 device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.






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






3. 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.






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






5. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.






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






7. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'






8. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.






9. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.






10. '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.'






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






12. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.






13. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.






14. An active topology (meaning that data is retransmitted) in which the nodes connect to a central communications device called a switch. The switch receives a signal from the sending node and retransmits it to the node that should receive it.






15. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






16. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.






17. '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.'






18. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.






19. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






20. Any of the main files of an operating system.






21. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.






22. '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.'






23. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'






24. 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.






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






26. 'The process of looking at a computer's subsystems - what they do - and how they perform to determine whether the computer system has the right hardware components to do what the user ultimately wants it to do.'






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






28. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.






29. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.






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






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






32. 'An application program - such as Intuit's TurboTax or H&R Block's TaxCut - for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.'






33. Eight binary digits(bits)






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






35. '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.'






36. A server used to fulfill one specific function (such as handling e-mail).






37. 'A Windows utility (found in the Control Panel) that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to another storage device - such as a DVD or external hard






38. System software that controls hardware devices.






39. 'The mechanism that retrieves (reads) and records (writes) the magnetic data to and from a data disk. They move from the outer edge of the spinning platters to the center - up to 50 times per second.'






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






41. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'






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






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






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






45. One billion hertz






46. 'A private corporate network that is used exclusively by company employees to facilitate information sharing - database access - group scheduling - videoconferencing - and other employee and customer collaborations.'






47. A collection of files stored on a computer.






48. A group of icons collected for easy access.






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






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