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






2. 'System that is used to control many 'back office' operations and processing functions such as billing - production - inventory management - and human resources management.'






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






4. '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.'






5. Impact of read/write head against magnetic platter of the hard drive; often results in data loss.






6. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'






7. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'






8. A digit that corresponds to the on and off states of a computer's switches. A bit contains a value of either 0 or 1.






9. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.






10. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'






11. 'Programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer that strive to replace the various management tools found on a traditional desk such as a calendar - address book - notepad - and to-do lists.'






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






13. 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.






14. 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.






15. The layout and structure of the network.






16. A network configuration in which the computers and peripherals are laid out in a configuration resembling a circle. Data flows around the circle from device to device in one direction only.






17. 'The technology that enables the operating system - once it is booted up - to recognize automatically any new peripherals and configure them to work with the system.'






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






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






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






21. An active topology (meaning that data is retransmitted) in which the nodes connect to a central communications device called a switch. The switch receives a signal from the sending node and retransmits it to the node that should receive it.






22. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.






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






24. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).






25. A server that acts as a repository for application software.






26. 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.






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






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






29. '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.'






30. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances (approximately 30 feet for bluetooth 1 and 60 feet for bluetooth 2). Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets t






31. A mouse with a rollerball on top instead of on the bottom. Because you move the trackball with your fingers - it doesn't require much wrist motion - so it is considered healthier for your wrist than a traditional mouse.






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






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






34. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






41. A small - tough-sensitive screen at the base of a notebook keyboard. To use the touchpad - you simply move your finger across the pad to direct the cursor.






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






43. 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.






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






45. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






46. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).






47. 'An alternative to more traditional mapping software programs; easily accessible with any Internet connection and updated more frequently than offline services. Examples include MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps - Google Maps - and Google Earth.'






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






49. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'






50. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.