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Technology In Action - 2
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1. A device similar to a switch in an Ethernet network. It takes the place of a wireless network adapter and helps relay data between network nodes.
simulation software
wireless access point (WAP)
optical mouse
QWERTY keyboard
2. A port that is slightly larger than a standard phone jack and transfers data at speeds of up to 10 -000Mbps; used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem or a network.
ethernet port
patient simulator
webcam
registry
3. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.
network administrator
mainframe
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
network adapter
4. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.
flat-panel monitor
application programming interface (API)
router
Recycle Bin
5. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.
backward compatibility
network adapter
sound card
accounting software
6. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine
system requirements
all-in-one printer
processing
network adapter
7. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.
packet (data packet)
Disk Cleanup
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
external hard drive
8. 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.
service set identifier (SSID)
integrated help
impact printer
eSata
9. The layout and structure of the network.
copyleft
netbook
network topology
node
10. 'A prediction - named after Gordon Moore - the cofounder of Intel; states that the number of transistors on a CPU chip will double every two years.'
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11. A drive that plugs into a universal serial bus(USB) port on a computer and stores data digitally. Also called USB drive - jump drive - or thumb drive.
copyleft
virtual memory
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
application server
12. '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
network administrator
online mapping service
authentication
bastion host
13. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.
local area network (LAN)
Device Manager
data
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
14. Software that turns an artificial environment into a realistic experience.
benchmark
virtual reality program
read-only memory (ROM)
microphone(mic)
15. '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
network administrator
volatile storage
system software
compact disc(CD)
16. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).
ethernet port
file allocation table (FAT)
project management software
hacker
17. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'
megahertz(MHz)
beta version
stylus
computer-aided design (CAD)
18. RAM that is included as part of a video card.
video memory
library
network administrator
network
19. 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.
beta version
wizard
embedded computer
bluetooth
20. '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.'
macro
menu
client
online mapping service
21. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.
QWERTY keyboard
Windows 7
touch pad
internal hard drive
22. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.
Safe mode
icon
system requirements
optical media
23. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.
DVD-ROM
hardware
kernel memory
all-in-one printer
24. '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.'
network interface card(NIC)
jam signal
widget
library
25. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.
all-in-one computer
operating system (OS)
database server
course management software
26. System software that controls hardware devices.
brightness
computer forensics
firmware
network architecture
27. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data (the 1s and 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.
inkjet printer
packet (data packet)
video card (video adapter)
virtual reality program
28. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.
kernel (supervisor program)
passive topology
power supply
data mining
29. A hardware device used to enter - or input - data (text - images - and sounds) and instructions (user responses and commands) into a computer. Some input devices are keyboards and mice.
network administrator
port
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
input device
30. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
preemptive multitasking
menu-driven interface
resolution
31. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.
brightness
network interface card(NIC)
Linux
Blu-ray disc
32. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.
DVD-R/RW
nanoscience
Web server
toolbar
33. About a billion bytes
taskbar
real-time operating system (RTOS)
printer
gigabyte(GB)
34. 'A device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like access card (such as a student ID card); card readers are easily programmed by adding authorized ID card numbers - Social Security numbers - and so on.'
throughput
switch
access card reader
jam signal
35. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.
mouse
firewire 400
device driver
computer literate
36. 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)
swap file (page file)
jam signal
eSata
37. The measurement (in miliseconds) of the time it takes for a pixel to change color; the lower the response time - the smoother moving images will appear on the monitor.
viewing angle
response time
productivity software
library
38. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
ditgital home
DVD-R/RW
application server
project management software
39. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.
external hard drive
authentication
local area network (LAN)
digital divide
40. '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.'
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
access card reader
tax preparation software
read-only memory (ROM)
41. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'
firewire 800
integrated software application
spooler
taskbar
42. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.
bit depth
twisted pair cable
shareware
preemptive multitasking
43. A device that holds all permanently stored programs and data; can be located inside the system unit or attached to the system unit via a USB port.
menu
network administrator
hard drive
Software as a Service (SaaS)
44. 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.
system software
offshoring
mouse
frame
45. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
presentation software
biometric authentication device
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
paging
46. 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.
optical drive
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
trackball mouse
entertainment software
47. A software holding area for printing jobs.
print queue
computer-aided design (CAD)
surround sound
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
48. A circuit board with specific functions that augment the computer's basic functions and provide connections to other devices; examples include sound card and video card.
window
firewire 400
network operating system (NOS)
expansion card (adapter card)
49. 'A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.'
Device Manager
client/server network
track
front side bus (FSB)
50. 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.
external hard drive
bus (linear bus) topology
intranet
system software
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