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Technology In Action - 2
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1. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.
solid state drive (SSD)
network-ready device
proxy server
volatile storage
2. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
Safe mode
netbook
warm boot
3. A network located in a home that is used to connect all of its digital devices.
home area network (HAN)
mainframe
network-ready device
firewall
4. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.
Moore's Law
computer literate
video graphics array (VGA) port
application server
5. 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.
volatile storage
video graphics array (VGA) port
packet (data packet)
sector
6. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'
application software
Safe mode
brightness
computer-aided design (CAD)
7. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
track
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
pixel
8. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.
token
path separator
transmission media
touch screen
9. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'
application software
S-video (super video)
Safe mode
project management software
10. A measure of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black colors that a monitor can produce. If the contrast ratio is too low - colors tend to fade when the brightness is adjusted to a high or low setting.
widget
open source software
contrast ratio
access time
11. See eSata.
desktop publishing (DTP) software
wide area network (WAN)
application software
external SATA
12. 'A device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like access card (such as a student ID card); card readers are easily programmed by adding authorized ID card numbers - Social Security numbers - and so on.'
touch pad
access card reader
client
hard drive
13. '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.'
database software
integrated software application
media access control (MAC) address
network navigation device
14. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.
read-only memory (ROM)
user interface
file server
bus (linear bus) topology
15. 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).
nanoscience
thermal printer
token
benchmark
16. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.
netbook
integrated help
internal hard drive
mainframe
17. A set of controls on standard keyboards that moves the cursor(the flashing symbol on the monitor that indicates where the next character will be inserted); also known as an arrow key.
ribbon
port
cursor control key
ethernet port
18. '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.'
path separator
e-mail server
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
dedicated server
19. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
token method
switch
icon
20. A collection of files stored on a computer.
gigabyte(GB)
3D sound card
basic input/output system (BIOS)
folder
21. 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.
multitask
DVD-RAM
passive topology
expansion card (adapter card)
22. Manipulating or organizing data into information.
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
token method
switch
processing
23. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.
active topology
wide area network (WAN)
decentralized
transmission media
24. 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.
fiber-optic cable
Web-based application software
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
ethernet port
25. 'The essential component of the operating system that is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system. Because it stays in random access memory (RAM) the entire time the computer is powered on - the kernel is
kernel (supervisor program)
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
network administrator
Internet appliance
26. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.
modem port
firewall
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
legacy technology
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.
megahertz(MHz)
transmission media
system software
public domain
28. The pre-installed software (often trial versions) on a new computer.
wireless range extender
bloatware
virtual reality program
fiber-optic cable
29. A program that takes out redundancies in a file to reduce the file size.
file compression utility
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
expansion card (adapter card)
megabyte(MB)
30. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.
extension (file type)
information technology(IT)
CPU usage
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
31. 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.
device driver
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
template
connectivity port
32. '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
microphone(mic)
cursor control key
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
33. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'
bloatware
ergonomics
network-ready device
financial planning software
34. '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.'
binary language
ring (loop) topology
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
application software
35. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.
local bus
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
node
router
36. '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.'
personal information manager (PIM) software
virtual private network (VPN)
wide area network (WAN)
S-video (super video)
37. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.
online mapping service
modem port
wireless range extender
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
38. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.
public domain
presentation software
Cat 6 cable
legacy technology
39. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).
macro
data
supercomputer
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
40. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.
computer forensics
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
touch screen
flat-panel monitor
41. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.
wizard
graphics processing unit (GPU)
UNIX
local area network (LAN)
42. The percentage of time a central processing unit (CPU) is working.
metropolitan area network (MAN)
network interface card(NIC)
CPU usage
software
43. 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.
external hard drive
online mapping service
local bus
information
44. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.
desktop publishing (DTP) software
hacker
read/write head
router
45. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.
software suite
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
QWERTY keyboard
laser printer
46. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
system restore point
directory
extension (file type)
desktop publishing (DTP) software
47. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.
binary language
system evaluation
network administrator
notebook computer
48. Any of the main files of an operating system.
client/server network (server-based network)
toolbar
system file
network
49. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.
transmission media
software
power supply
token method
50. 'A prediction - named after Gordon Moore - the cofounder of Intel; states that the number of transistors on a CPU chip will double every two years.'
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