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Technology In Action - 2
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1. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'
ExpressCard
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
viewing angle
application server
2. The layout and structure of the network.
nonvolatile storage
fiber-optic cable
network topology
piggybacking
3. 'A program with a specific purpose that must guarantee certain response times for particular computing tasks - or else the machine's application is useless. Real-time operating systems are found in many types of robotic equipment.'
financial planning software
scalability
real-time operating system (RTOS)
widget
4. 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.
scrollbar
nonimpact printer
port
webcam
5. '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.'
application programming interface (API)
offshoring
802.11 standard
router
6. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.
cold boot
customer relationship management (CRM) software
Windows 7
active topology
7. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.
internal hard drive
open source software
packet (data packet)
software suite
8. An interface port that transfers data at 400 Mbps.
multimedia software
benchmark
firewire 400
client/server network
9. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.
external hard drive
System Restore
folder
virtual private network (VPN)
10. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.
software
file
bridge
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
11. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine
monitor (display screen)
printer
gigabyte(GB)
all-in-one printer
12. Eight binary digits(bits)
centralized
spam
byte
preemptive multitasking
13. An index of all sector numbers that the hard drive stores in a table to keep track of which sectors hold which files.
contrast ratio
file allocation table (FAT)
root directory
financial planning software
14. 'Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied - distributed - or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products.'
beta version
processing
random access memory (RAM)
open source software
15. '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.'
e-mail server
application software
menu-driven interface
token
16. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms
compact disc(CD)
coaxial cable
packet (data packet)
Safe mode
17. '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
spooler
graphics processing unit (GPU)
kernel memory
18. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
path separator
network architecture
nonvolatile storage
19. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'
extranet
passive topology
hard drive
client/server network (server-based network)
20. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.
mapping program
network architecture
Linux
wide area network (WAN)
21. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.
wireless media
real-time operating system (RTOS)
gigabyte(GB)
authentication
22. 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
network navigation device
mainframe
processing
23. RAM that is included as part of a video card.
network navigation device
Task Manager utility
resolution
video memory
24. 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.
webcam
ExpressCard
platter
seek time
25. The process of swapping data or instructions that have been placed in the swap file for later use back into active random access memory (RAM). The contents of the hard drive's swap file then become less active data or instructions.
node
paging
BD-ROM disc
access card reader
26. '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
processing
application programming interface (API)
Backup and Restore utility
online mapping service
27. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.
device driver
mapping program
projector
Linux
28. A group of icons collected for easy access.
disk defragmenter
resolution
ribbon
intranet
29. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.
power supply
network-ready device
modem card
database software
30. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'
graphics processing unit (GPU)
ergonomics
network
memory module (memory card)
31. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'
gadget
computer literate
kilobyte(KB)
node
32. An active topology (meaning that data is retransmitted) in which the nodes connect to a central communications device called a switch. The switch receives a signal from the sending node and retransmits it to the node that should receive it.
star topology
window
file allocation table (FAT)
gigabit Ethernet
33. 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.
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
bridge
desktop publishing (DTP) software
expansion card (adapter card)
34. A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.
blu-ray disc(BD)
platform
firmware
nonvolatile storage
35. '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.'
media access control (MAC) address
CSMA/CD
customer relationship management (CRM) software
application software
36. '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.'
wide area network (WAN)
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
access card reader
all-in-one printer
37. Programs for editing photographs and other images.
access time
program
image editing software (photo editing software)
project management software
38. The process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigates to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious.
data mining
Windows Explorer
binary digit(bit)
operating system(OS)
39. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.
Web page authoring software
aspect radio
Backup and Restore utility
communications server
40. '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
Plug and Play (PnP)
file name
power-on self-test (POST)
token method
41. A notebook computer designed specifically to work with handwriting recognition technology.
home area network (HAN)
DVD+R/RW
tablet PC
device driver
42. 'Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM). When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.'
terabyte (TB)
Last Known Good Configuration
Windows 7
volatile storage
43. An expansion card that attaches to the motherboard inside the system unit and that enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.
UNIX
wireless media
touch screen
sound card
44. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.
print server
data
input device
hybrid topology
45. 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.
embedded computer
cursor control key
tablet PC
directory
46. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.
wide area network (WAN)
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
bluetooth technology
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
47. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.
netbook
gigabit Ethernet
beta version
kilobyte(KB)
48. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.
hyperthreading
home network server
e-mail server
window
49. 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.
information technology(IT)
surround sound
ethernet port
virtual reality program
50. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.
wide area network (WAN)
all-in-one computer
firmware
transmission media
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