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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. '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.'
library
fiber-optic cable
path separator
file path
2. 'A program with a specific purpose that must guarantee certain response times for particular computing tasks - or else the machine's application is useless. Real-time operating systems are found in many types of robotic equipment.'
network topology
response time
real-time operating system (RTOS)
touch pad
3. A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.
authentication
affective computing
cache memory
copyleft
4. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.
registry
Error-Checking
DVD-ROM
bluetooth technology
5. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.
full installation
solid state drive (SSD)
mouse
network interface card(NIC)
6. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.
system unit
Mac OS
event
transmission media
7. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
gigahertz(GHz)
802.11 standard
server
stylus
8. '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.'
transmission media
print queue
read/write head
volatile storage
9. 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).
print queue
core
fiber-optic cable
thermal printer
10. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).
supercomputer
server
communications server
bluetooth
11. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms
metropolitan area network (MAN)
operating system (OS)
coaxial cable
random access memory (RAM)
12. The ability of an operating system to perform more than one process at a time.
backward compatibility
mainframe
terabyte (TB)
multitask
13. 'The time it takes for the hard drive's read/write heads to move over the surface of the disk - between tracks - to the correct track.'
server
mapping program
seek time
system unit
14. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.
computer forensics
affective computing
byte
home area network (HAN)
15. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.
personal information manager (PIM) software
computer literate
router
System Restore
16. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.
megabyte(MB)
proprietary software
kernel memory
system requirements
17. Portable - nonvolatile memory.
custom installation
wizard
flash memory card
Device Manager
18. (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
path separator
protocol
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
solid state drive (SSD)
19. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'
blu-ray disc(BD)
jam signal
piggybacking
print queue
20. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'
eSata
disk defragmenter
pixel
e-mail server
21. 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.
swap file (page file)
netbook
proxy server
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
22. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.
bastion host
basic input/output system (BIOS)
surround sound
CSMA/CD
23. A server that acts as a repository for application software.
passive topology
response time
window
application server
24. The system software the controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.
nanotechnology
application programming interface (API)
operating system(OS)
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
25. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'
user interface
swap file (page file)
network
productivity software
26. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.
dedicated server
Disk Cleanup
Backup and Restore utility
modem port
27. 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.
network
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
widget
28. 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.
hard drive
core
network adapter
vertical market software
29. The process for loading the operating system (OS) into random access memory (RAM) when the computer is turned on.
boot process
system requirements
desktop publishing (DTP) software
transmission media
30. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.
Linux
passive topology
modem port
file
31. '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
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
virtual reality program
Task Manager utility
32. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r
word processing software
DVD-R/RW
hybrid topology
bluetooth
33. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.
local bus
application software
Last Known Good Configuration
video card
34. 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.
coaxial cable
bridge
command-driven interface
expansion card (adapter card)
35. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.
DVD-R/RW
System Restore
Backup and Restore utility
computer literate
36. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.
Last Known Good Configuration
transceiver
backward compatibility
thermal printer
37. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.
command-driven interface
brightness
optical media
byte
38. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'
bit depth
file management
smartphone
twisted pair cable
39. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.
fiber-optic cable
centralized
bit depth
embedded computer
40. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.
Ethernet network
system requirements
track
stylus
41. 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.
mainframe
real-time operating system (RTOS)
local area network (LAN)
paging
42. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.
access method
shareware
client
wireless range extender
43. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.
online mapping service
aspect radio
word processing software
file management
44. 'A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.'
Blu-ray disc
cursor control key
3D sound card
Windows Explorer
45. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.
read-only memory (ROM)
fiber-optic cable
desktop
boot process
46. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.
volatile storage
warm boot
DVD-RAM
communications server
47. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.
kilobyte(KB)
netbook
file allocation table (FAT)
optical media
48. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
volatile storage
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
ribbon
system file
49. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
CSMA/CD
3D sound card
server
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
50. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).
firmware
client
external hard drive
public domain