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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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1. A server that acts as a repository for application software.






2. 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.






3. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.






4. '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.'






5. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






6. '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.'






7. An expansion card that enables a computer to produce sounds that are omnidirectional or three dimensional.






8. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together - including the computer's processor (its brains) - its memory - and the many circuit boards that help the computer function.






9. A special circuit board in the system unit that contains the central processeing unit (CPU) - the memory (RAM) chips - and the slots available for expansion cards; all of the other boards (video cards - sound cards - and so on) connect to it to recie






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






11. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






12. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






13. 'In Windows 7 - a folder that is used to display files from different locations as if they were all saved in a single folder - regardless of where they are actually stored in the file hierarchy.'






14. 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.






15. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.






16. (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






17. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.






18. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).






19. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






20. 'In a file name - the three letters that follow the user-supplied file name after the dot (.); the extension identifies what kind of family of files the file belongs to - or which application should be used to read the file.'






21. A group of icons collected for easy access.






22. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r






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






24. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.






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






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






27. 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.






28. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'






29. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'






30. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.






31. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






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






33. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.






34. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






35. '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:.'






36. A small - compact portable computer.






37. 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.






38. 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.






39. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'






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






41. Custom software application that is owned and controlled by the company that created it.






42. A Windows utility that checks for lost files and fragments as well as physical errors on a hard drive.






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






44. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'






45. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.






46. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'






47. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.






48. Unwanted or junk e-mail






49. Measured in degrees - this tells how far you can move to the side of (or above or below) the monitor before the image quality degrades to unacceptable levels.






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







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