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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 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.'






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






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






4. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.






5. 'On the desktop - the bar that appears at the side or bottom of the window and controls which part of the information is displayed on the screen.'






6. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.






7. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.






8. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.






9. 'A single-user - single-task operating system created by Microsoft. MS-DOS was the first widely installed operating system in personal computers.'






10. 'Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied - distributed - or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products.'






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






12. 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.






13. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.






14. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).






15. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.






16. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms






17. 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.






18. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






19. A fast transfer port.






20. '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






21. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'






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






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






24. A common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.






25. An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.






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






27. 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.






28. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.






29. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.






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






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






32. The science of using nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale.






33. A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto a paper.






34. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.






35. A group of icons collected for easy access.






36. 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.






37. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






38. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'






39. A small program that groups a series of commands to run as a single command.






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






41. '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.'






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






43. A measure of processing speed equal to 1 million hertz.






44. A server that processes and delivers incoming and outgoing e-mail.






45. '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






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






47. 'A wireless standard established in 1997 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; also known as WiFi (short for Wireless Fidelity) - it enables wireless network devices to work seamlessly with other networks and devices.'






48. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.






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






50. The process of users transferring files between computers.