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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 first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.






2. 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.






3. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.






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






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






6. '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.'






7. Unwanted or junk e-mail






8. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.






9. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.






10. 'An operating system originally conceived in 1969 by Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie of AT&T's Bell Labs. In 1974 - the UNIX code was rewritten in the standard programming language C. Today there are various commercial versions of UNIX.'






11. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.






12. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately 1 million bytes.






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






14. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






15. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.






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






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






18. Manipulating or organizing data into information.






19. A mouse with a rollerball on top instead of on the bottom. Because you move the trackball with your fingers - it doesn't require much wrist motion - so it is considered healthier for your wrist than a traditional mouse.






20. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.






21. A small - tough-sensitive screen at the base of a notebook keyboard. To use the touchpad - you simply move your finger across the pad to direct the cursor.






22. 'An application program - such as Intuit's TurboTax or H&R Block's TaxCut - for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.'






23. (1) A set of rules for exchanging data and communication. (2) The first part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) indicating the set of rules used to retrieve the specified document. The protocol is generally followed by a colon; two forward slashes






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






25. A UTP cable type that provides more than 1 GB of throughput.






26. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.






27. A type of technology used to transmit video signals; used on newer LCD monitors - as well as other multimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors.






28. 'A method of data collision detection in which a node connected to the network listens (that is - has carrier sense) to determine that no other nodes are currently transmitting data signals; short for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Dete






29. 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.






30. The most commonly used wired Ethernet standard deployed in devices designed for home networks which provides bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps.






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






32. '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.'






33. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.






34. See eSata.






35. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'






36. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.






37. 'A complete processing section from a CPU - embedded into one physical chip.'






38. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.






39. '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.'






40. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.






41. 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.






42. One billion hertz






43. 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.






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






45. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.






46. 'The process of looking at a computer's subsystems - what they do - and how they perform to determine whether the computer system has the right hardware components to do what the user ultimately wants it to do.'






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






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






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






50. 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.