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Technology In Action - 2
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1. A small - compact portable computer.
e-mail server
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
digital video editing software
notebook computer
2. 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
media access control (MAC) address
client
System Restore
3. '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
warm boot
microphone(mic)
server
4. 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.
hardware
viewing angle
affective computing
hibernate
5. A program that takes out redundancies in a file to reduce the file size.
swap file (page file)
network administrator
surround sound
file compression utility
6. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.
application software
trackpoint device
video memory
track
7. A fast transfer port.
eSata
terabyte (TB)
random access memory (RAM)
mainframe
8. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.
wireless media
DVD-RAM
router
nonvolatile storage
9. 'The process that occurs after the read/write head of the hard drive locates the correct track - and then waits for the correct sector to spin to the read/write head.'
piggybacking
possessed object
latency
spam
10. A device that allows you to capture sound waves - such as those created by your voice - and transfer them to digital format on your computer.
path separator
DVD+R/RW
microphone(mic)
firewire 800
11. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r
hyperthreading
keyboard
word processing software
volatile storage
12. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.
command-driven interface
media access control (MAC) address
star topology
nanotechnology
13. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).
hard drive
bus (linear bus) topology
network adapter
spooler
14. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.
twisted pair cable
proxy server
mapping program
QWERTY keyboard
15. 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.
network-attached storage (NAS) device
access method
template
paging
16. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.
Windows
pixel
home network server
patient simulator
17. A series of instructions to be followed by a computer to accomplish a task.
Ethernet network
financial planning software
benchmark
program
18. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.
folder
network topology
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
compact disc(CD)
19. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.
file management
drawing software (illustration software)
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
service set identifier (SSID)
20. The system software the controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.
computer
twisted pair cable
file allocation table (FAT)
operating system(OS)
21. '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.'
sound card
Moore's Law
port
read/write head
22. 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.
core
system unit
CSMA/CD
cursor control key
23. Programs for editing photographs and other images.
accounting software
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
image editing software (photo editing software)
packet (data packet)
24. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.
video graphics array (VGA) port
print server
firmware
keyboard
25. A signal that tells the operating system that it is in need of immediate attention.
database server
CPU usage
interrupt
digital video interface(DVI)
26. A drive that uses the same kind if memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.
customer relationship management (CRM) software
Task Manager utility
solid state drive(SSD)
binary digit(bit)
27. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.
bit depth
file name
offshoring
volatile storage
28. An operating system (OS) that enables more than one user to access the computer system at one time by efficiently juggling all the requests from multiple users.
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
server
mainframe
stylus
29. 'A program that provides traditional classroom tools - such as calendars and grade books - over the Internet - as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms - discussion forums - and e-mail.'
netbook
course management software
metropolitan area network (MAN)
seek time
30. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).
power supply
metropolitan area network (MAN)
system software
beta version
31. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'
jam signal
desktop publishing (DTP) software
smartphone
operating system (OS)
32. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
modem card
operating system(OS)
media access control (MAC) address
33. '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
wireless access point (WAP)
connectivity port
power-on self-test (POST)
touch pad
34. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.
BD-ROM disc
program
local area network (LAN)
drawing software (illustration software)
35. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.
printer
kilobyte(KB)
network-attached storage (NAS) device
menu
36. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps). See also data transfer rate.
network operating system (NOS)
e-mail server
bridge
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
37. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.
Disk Cleanup
bloatware
scalability
file server
38. A list of commands that displays on the screen.
wide area network (WAN)
switch
menu
file server
39. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.
all-in-one computer
head crash
terminator
home area network (HAN)
40. 'A drive that uses the same kind of memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.'
bit depth
firmware
blu-ray disc(BD)
solid state drive (SSD)
41. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.
megahertz(MHz)
network navigation device
fiber-optic cable
software license
42. A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon - thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.
impact printer
UNIX
server
S-video (super video)
43. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.
netbook
megabyte(MB)
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
possessed object
44. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'
media access control (MAC) address
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
transmission media
network
45. 'Unlike the command- and menu-driven interfaces used in earlier software - GUIs display graphics and use the point-and-click technology of the mouse and cursor - making them much more user-friendly.'
network topology
graphical user interface (GUI)
surrond-sound speaker
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
46. The layout and structure of the network.
sound card
network topology
path separator
firewire 800
47. '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.'
authentication
tablet PC
database software
flash memory card
48. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.
kilobyte(KB)
internal hard drive
Internet appliance
Software as a Service (SaaS)
49. 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.
gigabyte(GB)
registry
nonimpact printer
system requirements
50. '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.'
transceiver
proprietary software
tax preparation software
read/write head
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