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Technology In Action - 2
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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 set of controls on standard keyboards that moves the cursor(the flashing symbol on the monitor that indicates where the next character will be inserted); also known as an arrow key.
swap file (page file)
token method
cursor control key
disk defragmenter
2. A network configuration in which the computers and peripherals are laid out in a configuration resembling a circle. Data flows around the circle from device to device in one direction only.
ring (loop) topology
tablet PC
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
3. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.
metropolitan area network (MAN)
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
nanotechnology
home area network (HAN)
4. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.
local bus
read-only memory (ROM)
freeware
hardware
5. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.
router
boot process
external SATA
Cat 6 cable
6. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).
router
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
client
power supply
7. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
nonimpact printer
network navigation device
taskbar
projector
8. 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.
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
warm boot
application software
network operating system (NOS)
9. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.
Last Known Good Configuration
supercomputer
system software
source code
10. 'As its name implies - the computer's desktop puts at your fingertips all of the elements necessary for a productive work session and that are typically found on or near the top of a traditional desk - such as files and folders.'
desktop
personal information manager (PIM) software
device driver
hard drive
11. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.
wireless range extender
fiber-optic cable
bit depth
port
12. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'
home area network (HAN)
system restore point
network adapter
binary language
13. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.
aspect radio
drawing software (illustration software)
track
passive topology
14. 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.
hardware
S-video (super video)
sector
fiber-optic cable
15. A display that uses organic compounds to produce light when exposed to an electric current. Unlike LCD's - OLEDs do not require a backlight to function and therefore draw less power and have a much thinner display - sometimes as thin as 3mm.
bluetooth technology
network administrator
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
processing
16. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.
local area network (LAN)
firewall
productivity software
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
17. '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.'
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
scrollbar
presentation software
protocol
18. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.
full installation
library
drawing software (illustration software)
embedded computer
19. The pre-installed software (often trial versions) on a new computer.
beta version
bloatware
mainframe
network adapter
20. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.
ExpressCard
personal area network (PAN)
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
client
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.'
read/write head
multitask
printer
802.11 standard
22. 'The exact location of a file - starting with the drive in which the file is located - and including all folders - subfolders (if any) - the file name - and the extension. (Example: C:Usersusername DocumentsIllustrationsEBronte.jpg)'
packet (data packet)
file path
drive bay
Device Manager
23. '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.'
trackpoint device
personal information manager (PIM) software
peripheral device
biometric authentication device
24. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.
trackpoint device
token
coaxial cable
file
25. 'An application program that helps business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounting transactions such as sales - accounts receivable - inventory purchases - and accounts payable.'
file compression utility
accounting software
network-ready device
legacy technology
26. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.
bluetooth technology
toolbar
power supply
computer-aided design (CAD)
27. RAM that is included as part of a video card.
frame
core
read-only memory (ROM)
video memory
28. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.
copyleft
jam signal
touch screen
command-driven interface
29. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
toolbar
packet screening
clock speed
30. '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.'
spreadsheet software
server
tax preparation software
trackball mouse
31. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'
blu-ray disc(BD)
kernel (supervisor program)
home network server
warm boot
32. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.
program
freeware
course management software
spreadsheet software
33. The system software the controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.
metropolitan area network (MAN)
sector
print queue
operating system(OS)
34. A program that manages the data between a computer's operating system and all the input and output devices attached to the computer; also responsible for loading the operating system (OS) from its permanent location on the hard drive to random access
network interface card (NIC)
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
client/server network (server-based network)
basic input/output system (BIOS)
35. '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.'
ExpressCard
transceiver
802.11 standard
network operating system (NOS)
36. A network located in a home that is used to connect all of its digital devices.
megahertz(MHz)
home area network (HAN)
ExpressCard
all-in-one computer
37. The set of programs that enables a computer's hardware devices and application software to work together; it includes the operating system and utility programs.
nonimpact printer
proprietary software
system software
client/server network
38. 'A physical address - similar to a serial number on an appliance - that is assigned to each network adapter; it is made up of six 2-digit characters such as 01:40:87:44:79:A5.'
media access control (MAC) address
wide area network (WAN)
simulation software
device driver
39. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'
multimedia software
Web server
ethernet port
boot process
40. 'Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM). When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.'
monitor (display screen)
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
software piracy
volatile storage
41. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).
print server
sound card
metropolitan area network (MAN)
compact disc(CD)
42. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.
Backup and Restore utility
optical drive
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
external SATA
43. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.
spooler
root directory
router
freeware
44. '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.'
desktop computer
authentication
throughput
touch screen
45. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.
command-driven interface
file allocation table (FAT)
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
bit depth
46. An index of all sector numbers that the hard drive stores in a table to keep track of which sectors hold which files.
folder
access card reader
file allocation table (FAT)
node
47. 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.
custom installation
mapping program
application software
database server
48. A specially designed computer chip that resides inside another device - such as a car. These self-contained computer devices have their own programming and typically neither recieve input from users nor interact with other systems.
read-only memory (ROM)
wireless access point (WAP)
real-time operating system (RTOS)
embedded computer
49. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.
widget
legacy technology
contrast ratio
Windows
50. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'
netbook
microphone(mic)
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
Linux