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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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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. 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.
tablet PC
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
virtual private network (VPN)
node
2. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.
presentation software
accounting software
project management software
connectivity port
3. The process of users transferring files between computers.
protocol
nanotechnology
folder
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
4. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.
hibernate
nanoscience
proprietary software
local area network (LAN)
5. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.
brightness
Ethernet network
home network server
nanoscience
6. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'
speaker
supercomputer
stylus
network
7. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.
scalability
system software
physical memory
integrated help
8. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
custom installation
cursor control key
hyperthreading
9. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.
Device Manager
system evaluation
platform
router
10. '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.'
accounting software
event
switch
contrast ratio
11. A network name that wireless routers use to identify themselves.
service set identifier (SSID)
gigabyte(GB)
Ethernet network
3D sound card
12. 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.
paging
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
client
accounting software
13. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.
bluetooth
system evaluation
coaxial cable
beta version
14. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'
library
scalability
optical media
kernel (supervisor program)
15. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
flat-panel monitor
wide area network (WAN)
access time
16. 'Permanent storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).'
nonvolatile storage
client/server network (server-based network)
compact disc(CD)
integrated help
17. A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.
peripheral device
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
gigabit Ethernet
affective computing
18. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.
nonvolatile storage
interrupt
eSata
shareware
19. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.
wireless media
boot process
mouse
project management software
20. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.
Internet appliance
wireless access point (WAP)
Moore's Law
spreadsheet software
21. '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
power-on self-test (POST)
local bus
spam
print queue
22. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.
external SATA
transmission media
decentralized
aspect radio
23. 'A device for transmitting data on a network. A switch makes decisions - based on the media access control (MAC) address of the data - as to where the data is to be sent.'
network
switch
network topology
event
24. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
hibernate
external hard drive
Device Manager
network navigation device
25. 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.
solid state drive(SSD)
system software
vertical market software
processing
26. RAM that is included as part of a video card.
local area network (LAN)
pixel
system software
video memory
27. '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.'
power-on self-test (POST)
course management software
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
router
28. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.
printer
cold boot
supercomputer
system requirements
29. 'A Windows utility (found in the Control Panel) that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to another storage device - such as a DVD or external hard
Backup and Restore utility
expansion card (adapter card)
Windows 7
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
30. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine
centralized
server
all-in-one printer
preemptive multitasking
31. Eight binary digits(bits)
eSata
byte
seek time
wireless access point (WAP)
32. An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.
brightness
monitor (display screen)
port
financial planning software
33. Custom software application that is owned and controlled by the company that created it.
operating system(OS)
hardware
information
proprietary software
34. 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.
digital video interface(DVI)
CPU usage
offshoring
external hard drive
35. 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.
Backup and Restore utility
presentation software
disk defragmenter
webcam
36. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
touch screen
directory
full installation
notebook computer
37. 'As its name implies - the computer's desktop puts at your fingertips all of the elements necessary for a productive work session and that are typically found on or near the top of a traditional desk - such as files and folders.'
clock speed
desktop
transmission media
network navigation device
38. 'A device for transmitting data on a network. A switch makes decisions - based on the media access control (MAC) address of the data - as to where the data is to be sent.'
switch
Safe mode
client/server network
home network server
39. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.
touch screen
personal area network (PAN)
system file
network administrator
40. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.
nonvolatile storage
power-on self-test (POST)
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
virtual reality program
41. '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.'
print queue
motherboard
server
database software
42. The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive.
custom installation
network interface card(NIC)
Ethernet network
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
43. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.
viewing angle
surrond-sound speaker
system file
modem card
44. 'Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM). When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.'
volatile storage
Error-Checking
compact disc(CD)
ergonomics
45. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
kernel memory
Task Manager utility
network operating system (NOS)
46. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.
device driver
Blu-ray disc
track
offshoring
47. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.
aspect radio
tax preparation software
DVD-ROM
drive bay
48. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.
sound card
Task Manager utility
access time
network architecture
49. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.
computer literate
byte
cache memory
core
50. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.
paging
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
online mapping service
video memory