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Technology In Action - 2
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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 software holding area for printing jobs.
video graphics array (VGA) port
print queue
Recycle Bin
software piracy
2. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
operating system(OS)
copyleft
QWERTY keyboard
3. The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.
seek time
nanotechnology
window
server
4. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.
graphics processing unit (GPU)
icon
frame
universal serial bus (USB) port
5. 'A wireless standard established in 1997 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; also known as WiFi (short for Wireless Fidelity) - it enables wireless network devices to work seamlessly with other networks and devices.'
network
transceiver
802.11 standard
authentication
6. The layout and structure of the network.
BD-ROM disc
network topology
binary language
802.11 standard
7. Custom software application that is owned and controlled by the company that created it.
drawing software (illustration software)
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
proprietary software
client
8. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
software piracy
network navigation device
coaxial cable
Windows
9. One billion hertz
volatile storage
image editing software (photo editing software)
gigahertz(GHz)
hacker
10. A user interface in which the user chooses a command from menus displayed on the screen.
core
menu-driven interface
video graphics array (VGA) port
tablet PC
11. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'
image editing software (photo editing software)
twisted pair cable
legacy technology
sector
12. 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.
online mapping service
embedded computer
virtual memory
multitask
13. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.
local area network (LAN)
ergonomics
widget
utility program
14. 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
scrollbar
bluetooth
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
print queue
15. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.
software suite
solid state drive(SSD)
scrollbar
simulation software
16. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.
projector
drive bay
root directory
sector
17. A list of commands that displays on the screen.
Recycle Bin
random access memory (RAM)
touch screen
menu
18. 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.
S-video (super video)
real-time operating system (RTOS)
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
project management software
19. Video interface technology that newer LCD monitors - as well as other mutlimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors - use to connect to a PC.
multitask
protocol
digital video interface(DVI)
Web server
20. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
full installation
file server
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
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
Web server
network administrator
file name
22. A common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.
protocol
paging
trackpoint device
printer
23. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'
video graphics array (VGA) port
graphics processing unit (GPU)
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
smartphone
24. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.
monitor (display screen)
random access memory (RAM)
wide area network (WAN)
kernel memory
25. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.
application programming interface (API)
software license
drive bay
Windows 7
26. A port that is slightly larger than a standard phone jack and transfers data at speeds of up to 10 -000Mbps; used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem or a network.
offshoring
personal information manager (PIM) software
trackball mouse
ethernet port
27. 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.
accounting software
BD-ROM disc
system software
surrond-sound speaker
28. The ability of an operating system to perform more than one process at a time.
smartphone
customer relationship management (CRM) software
transceiver
multitask
29. Software that turns an artificial environment into a realistic experience.
bridge
digital video interface(DVI)
gigahertz(GHz)
virtual reality program
30. '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
network administrator
transceiver
hardware
system software
31. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.
token method
productivity software
bloatware
fiber-optic cable
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.'
gigahertz(GHz)
nonvolatile storage
device driver
application software
33. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.
extranet
network navigation device
integrated software application
entertainment software
34. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.
communications server
nanotechnology
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
35. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.
program
video graphics array (VGA) port
S-video (super video)
inkjet printer
36. An output device for sound.
speaker
smartphone
bluetooth technology
inkjet printer
37. 'A drive that uses the same kind of memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.'
solid state drive (SSD)
drive bay
application programming interface (API)
possessed object
38. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'
Linux
blu-ray disc(BD)
Windows
ring (loop) topology
39. 'A private corporate network that is used exclusively by company employees to facilitate information sharing - database access - group scheduling - videoconferencing - and other employee and customer collaborations.'
inkjet printer
blu-ray disc(BD)
intranet
toolbar
40. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.
hard drive
hyperthreading
kernel memory
information
41. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.
seek time
metropolitan area network (MAN)
information
print server
42. 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.
packet (data packet)
local bus
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
file compression utility
43. '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.'
surrond-sound speaker
Plug and Play (PnP)
presentation software
spam
44. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'
switch
hard drive
packet screening
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
45. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.
bluetooth
legacy technology
basic input/output system (BIOS)
terabyte (TB)
46. 'The top level of the filing structure in a computer system. In Windows computers - the root directory of the hard drive is represented as C:.'
piggybacking
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
vertical market software
root directory
47. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
firewall
wide area network (WAN)
smartphone
48. 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.
wizard
Software as a Service (SaaS)
proxy server
virtual private network (VPN)
49. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.
twisted pair cable
netbook
scalability
binary language
50. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'
Linux
CPU usage
application software
impact printer