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






2. '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.'






3. The percentage of time a central processing unit (CPU) is working.






4. 'An attack delivered by specialized hacking software that tries many combinations of letters - numbers - and pieces of a user ID in an attempt to discover a user password.'






5. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.






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






7. A group of icons collected for easy access.






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






9. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.






10. 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.






11. 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.






12. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






13. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.






14. 'A device for transmitting data on a network. A switch makes decisions - based on the media access control (MAC) address of the data - as to where the data is to be sent.'






15. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.






16. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'






17. Eight binary digits(bits)






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






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






20. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.






21. A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions.Patient simulators are used in training doctors - nurses - and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk.






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






23. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.






24. 'The essential component of the operating system that is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system. Because it stays in random access memory (RAM) the entire time the computer is powered on - the kernel is






25. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'






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






27. A network located in a home that is used to connect all of its digital devices.






28. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.






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






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






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






32. A folder on a Windows desktop in which deleted files from the hard drive are held until permanently purged from the system.






33. The process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigates to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious.






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






40. A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.






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






42. 'A complete processing section from a CPU - embedded into one physical chip.'






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






44. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.






45. '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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46. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






47. 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.






48. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.






49. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.






50. '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.'