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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. The measurement (in miliseconds) of the time it takes for a pixel to change color; the lower the response time - the smoother moving images will appear on the monitor.






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






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






4. A Windows utility that enables you to schedule tasks to run automatically at predetermined times with no interaction necessary on your part.






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






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






7. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.






8. '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:.'






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






10. 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.






11. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






12. 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.






13. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.






14. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).






15. A notebook computer designed specifically to work with handwriting recognition technology.






16. '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.'






17. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.






18. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.






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






20. A data-processing device that gathers - processes - outputs - and stores digital data and information.






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






22. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed Internet connection.






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 process of restarting the system while it's powered on.






25. 'The backslash mark () used by Microsoft Windows and DOS in file names. Mac files use a colon (:) - and UNIX and Linux use the forward slash (/) as the path separator.'






26. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).






27. A printer that works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper (in a process called thermal wax transfer printing) or by burning dots onto specially coated paper (in a process called direct thermal printing).






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






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






30. 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.






31. 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.






32. 'A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology - a file or table is a group of related records.'






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






34. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.






35. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'






36. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'






37. A device (such as a printer or external hard drive) that can be attached directly to a network instead of needing to attach to a computer on the network.






38. '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.'






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






40. 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.






41. '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.'






42. A measure of the greatest amount of light showing when a monitor is displaying pure white; measured as candelas per square meter (cd/m^2) or nits.






43. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.






44. Eight binary digits(bits)






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






46. A circuit board with specific functions that augment the computer's basic functions and provide connections to other devices; examples include sound card and video card.






47. About a billion bytes






48. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'






49. '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






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