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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 process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.






2. System software that controls hardware devices.






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






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






5. '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.'






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






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






8. 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.






9. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).






10. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.






11. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed Internet connection.






12. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'






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






14. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






15. 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.






16. 'Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied - distributed - or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products.'






17. About a billion bytes






18. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.






19. The process of users transferring files between computers.






20. '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.'






21. '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.'






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






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






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






25. The layout and structure of the network.






26. 'The essential component of the operating system that is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system. Because it stays in random access memory (RAM) the entire time the computer is powered on - the kernel is






27. 'The main tool for finding - viewing - and managing the contents of your computer by showing the location and contents of every drive - folder - and file.'






28. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.






29. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.






30. See eSata.






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






32. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






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






34. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).






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






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






37. 'A device for transmitting data on a network. A switch makes decisions - based on the media access control (MAC) address of the data - as to where the data is to be sent.'






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






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






40. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.






41. A low-power mode for electronic devices such as computers that saves electric poer consumption and sace your computer settings where you left off. When the computer is 'woken up -' you can resume working more quickly that when cold booting the comput






42. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'






43. Portable - nonvolatile memory.






44. See local bus.






45. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'






46. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






47. A small program that groups a series of commands to run as a single command.






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






49. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'






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