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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 printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.






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






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






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






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






6. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'






7. 'On the desktop - the bar that appears at the side or bottom of the window and controls which part of the information is displayed on the screen.'






8. '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.'






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






10. 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.






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






12. 'A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.'






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






14. See local bus.






15. 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.






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






17. '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.'






18. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.






19. 'In a wireless network - a device that translates the electronic data that needs to be sent along the network into radio waves and then broadcasts these radio waves to other network nodes.'






20. A list of commands that displays on the screen.






21. 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.






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






23. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'






24. '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.'






25. '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.'






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. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'






28. 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.






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






30. Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle.






31. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.






32. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.






33. A temporary storage area on the hard drive where the operating system 'swaps out' or moves the data or instructions from random access memory (RAM) that have not recently been used. This process takes place when more RAM space is needed.






34. 'The first job the basic input/output system (BIOS) performs - ensuring that essential peripheral devices are attached and operational. This process consists of a test on the video card and video memory - a BIOS identification process (during which t






35. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.






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 device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'






38. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'






39. A computer that is intended for use at a single location. A desktop computer consists of a case that houses the main components of the computer - plus peripheral devices.






40. '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






41. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






47. System software that controls hardware devices.






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






49. '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






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