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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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1. A small - compact portable computer.






2. An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable - the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.






3. '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.'






4. Measured in degrees - this tells how far you can move to the side of (or above or below) the monitor before the image quality degrades to unacceptable levels.






5. A program that takes out redundancies in a file to reduce the file size.






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






7. A fast transfer port.






8. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.






9. '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.'






10. 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.






11. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r






12. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.






13. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).






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






15. The process of swapping data or instructions that have been placed in the swap file for later use back into active random access memory (RAM). The contents of the hard drive's swap file then become less active data or instructions.






16. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.






17. A series of instructions to be followed by a computer to accomplish a task.






18. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.






19. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.






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






21. 'The mechanism that retrieves (reads) and records (writes) the magnetic data to and from a data disk. They move from the outer edge of the spinning platters to the center - up to 50 times per second.'






22. 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.






23. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






24. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






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






26. A drive that uses the same kind if memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.






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






28. An operating system (OS) that enables more than one user to access the computer system at one time by efficiently juggling all the requests from multiple users.






29. 'A program that provides traditional classroom tools - such as calendars and grade books - over the Internet - as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms - discussion forums - and e-mail.'






30. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






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






32. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.






33. '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






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






35. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.






36. 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.






37. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.






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






39. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.






40. '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.'






41. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.






42. A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon - thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.






43. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.






44. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






45. 'Unlike the command- and menu-driven interfaces used in earlier software - GUIs display graphics and use the point-and-click technology of the mouse and cursor - making them much more user-friendly.'






46. The layout and structure of the network.






47. 'An electronic filing system best used for larger and more complicated groups of data that require more than one table and the ability to group - sort - and retrieve data and generate reports.'






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






49. 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.






50. 'An application program - such as Intuit's TurboTax or H&R Block's TaxCut - for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.'







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