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Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.






2. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'






3. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.






4. 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.






5. A program for editing digital video.






6. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.






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






8. '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.'






9. 'A type of network design in which users are not responsible for creating their own data backups or providing security for their computers; instead - those tasks are handled by a centralized server - software - and a system administrator.'






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






11. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.






12. 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






13. 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.






14. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.






15. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






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






17. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.






18. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






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






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






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






22. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






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






24. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'






25. '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.'






26. '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






27. Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.






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






29. A special circuit board in the system unit that contains the central processeing unit (CPU) - the memory (RAM) chips - and the slots available for expansion cards; all of the other boards (video cards - sound cards - and so on) connect to it to recie






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






31. 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.






32. 'Small blocks of memory - located directly on and next to the central processing unit (CPU) chip - that act as holding places for recently or frequently used instructions or data that the CPU accesses the most. When these instructions or data are sto






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






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






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






36. 'A physical address - similar to a serial number on an appliance - that is assigned to each network adapter; it is made up of six 2-digit characters such as 01:40:87:44:79:A5.'






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






38. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.






39. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.






40. A device that holds all permanently stored programs and data; can be located inside the system unit or attached to the system unit via a USB port.






41. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.






42. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.






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






44. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.






45. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.






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






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






48. '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.'






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






50. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.







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