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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. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.






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






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






4. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'






5. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.






6. '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.'






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






8. '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






9. 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.






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






11. Impact of read/write head against magnetic platter of the hard drive; often results in data loss.






12. The process of restarting the system while it's powered on.






13. System software that controls hardware devices.






14. Any of the main files of an operating system.






15. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'






16. 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.






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






18. A group of icons collected for easy access.






19. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.






20. The process of users transferring files between computers.






21. 'An alternative to more traditional mapping software programs; easily accessible with any Internet connection and updated more frequently than offline services. Examples include MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps - Google Maps - and Google Earth.'






22. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






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 printer that works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper (in a process called thermal wax transfer printing) or by burning dots onto specially coated paper (in a process called direct thermal printing).






25. 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.






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






27. The 802.11 standard for wireless data transmissions established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).






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






29. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.






30. The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive.






31. 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.






32. A type of audio processing that makes the listener experience sound as if it were coming from all directions.






33. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.






34. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.






35. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.






36. 'In a wireless network - a device that translates the electronic data that needs to be sent along the network into radio waves and then broadcasts these radio waves to other network nodes.'






37. 'The process of identifying a computer user - based on a login or username and password. The computer system determines whether the computer user is authorized and what level of access is to be granted on the network.'






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






39. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.






40. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.






41. 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.






42. Software that turns an artificial environment into a realistic experience.






43. A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.






44. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.






45. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.






46. '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.'






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






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






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






50. '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.'