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Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.






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






3. An operating system (OS) that enables more than one user to access the computer system at one time by efficiently juggling all the requests from multiple users.






4. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.






5. '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.'






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






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






8. 'Unlike the command- and menu-driven interfaces used in earlier software - GUIs display graphics and use the point-and-click technology of the mouse and cursor - making them much more user-friendly.'






9. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.






10. 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.






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






13. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.






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






15. The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.






16. 'In a file name - the three letters that follow the user-supplied file name after the dot (.); the extension identifies what kind of family of files the file belongs to - or which application should be used to read the file.'






17. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.






18. Any object that a user carries to identify him- or herself and that grants the user access to a computer system or computer facility.






19. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.






20. '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.'






21. '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.'






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






23. A server that provides client computers with access to information stored in a database.






24. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.






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






26. A fast transfer port.






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






28. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'






29. 'Someone who has training in computer and peripheral maintenance and repair - network design - and the installation of network software; installs new equipment - configures computers for users - repairs equipment - and assigns network access to users






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






35. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.






36. An expansion card that attaches to the motherboard inside the system unit and that enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.






37. 'A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.'






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






39. A portion of the hard drive containing all the different configurations (settings) used by the Windows operating system (OS) as well as by other applications.






40. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






41. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.






42. (1) A set of rules for exchanging data and communication. (2) The first part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) indicating the set of rules used to retrieve the specified document. The protocol is generally followed by a colon; two forward slashes






43. When two computers send data at the same time and the sets of data collide somewhere in the media.






44. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.






45. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).






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






47. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.






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






49. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.






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







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