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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 allows you to capture sound waves - such as those created by your voice - and transfer them to digital format on your computer.






2. The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.






3. The set of programs that run on a computer to help 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.






4. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






10. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.






11. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'






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






13. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.






14. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).






15. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.






16. A group of icons collected for easy access.






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






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






19. The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.






20. A program or hardware mechanism that controls which computer is allowed to use the transmission media in a network at a certain time.






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






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






23. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'






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






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






26. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.






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






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






29. System software that controls hardware devices.






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






35. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.






36. Manipulating or organizing data into information.






37. '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.'






38. 'An application program that helps business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounting transactions such as sales - accounts receivable - inventory purchases - and accounts payable.'






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






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






41. 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.






42. A small program that groups a series of commands to run as a single command.






43. A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or is built into a notebook computer and is usually used to transfer live video.






44. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).






45. '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.'






46. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.






47. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.






48. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'






49. 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.






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