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






2. 'The exact location of a file - starting with the drive in which the file is located - and including all folders - subfolders (if any) - the file name - and the extension. (Example: C:Usersusername DocumentsIllustrationsEBronte.jpg)'






3. 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).






4. '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.'






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






6. 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.






7. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.






8. A group of icons collected for easy access.






9. A special numerical code that prioritizes requests from various devices. These requests then are placed in the interrupt table in the computer's primary memory.






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






11. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.






12. RAM that is included as part of a video card.






13. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.






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






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






16. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.






17. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.






18. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.






19. A program for editing digital video.






20. '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.'






21. 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






22. 'A single-user - single-task operating system created by Microsoft. MS-DOS was the first widely installed operating system in personal computers.'






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






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






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






26. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).






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






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






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






30. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.






31. '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.'






32. '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.'






33. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.






34. '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.'






35. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'






36. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.






37. A container designed to hold multiple data packets.






38. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.






39. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.






40. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.






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






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






43. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






44. '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.'






45. A device that holds all permanently stored programs and data; can be located inside the system unit or attached to the system unit via a USB port.






46. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.






47. 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.






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






49. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.






50. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.