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Technology In Action - 2
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it-skills
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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 device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.
multitask
DVD-RAM
biometric authentication device
Blu-ray disc
2. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.
course management software
Software as a Service (SaaS)
cache memory
taskbar
3. 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.
transmission media
S-video (super video)
template
external hard drive
4. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).
bus (linear bus) topology
local bus
inkjet printer
graphics processing unit (GPU)
5. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.
presentation software
Safe mode
aspect radio
media access control (MAC) address
6. Software that turns an artificial environment into a realistic experience.
client
twisted pair cable
virtual reality program
service set identifier (SSID)
7. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'
packet screening
device driver
utility program
track
8. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.
freeware
firmware
printer
binary digit(bit)
9. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.
custom installation
command-driven interface
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
10. '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.'
transceiver
file
customer relationship management (CRM) software
backward compatibility
11. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
authentication
directory
eSata
projector
12. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.
firewire 800
solid state drive(SSD)
supercomputer
productivity software
13. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.
contrast ratio
transmission media
cursor control key
icon
14. An active topology (meaning that data is retransmitted) in which the nodes connect to a central communications device called a switch. The switch receives a signal from the sending node and retransmits it to the node that should receive it.
shareware
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
notebook computer
star topology
15. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
frame
network navigation device
random access memory (RAM)
full installation
16. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.
computer forensics
DVD-RAM
aspect radio
sound card
17. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'
event
system software
aspect radio
system software
18. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.
Plug and Play (PnP)
file path
legacy technology
DVD-ROM
19. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
optical mouse
nonvolatile storage
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
plotter
20. Any of the main files of an operating system.
impact printer
system file
hybrid topology
full installation
21. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.
path separator
motherboard
packet (data packet)
shareware
22. '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.'
CSMA/CD
token method
megahertz(MHz)
application software
23. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'
financial planning software
video graphics array (VGA) port
utility program
e-mail server
24. 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.
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
file server
custom installation
embedded computer
25. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).
freeware
thermal printer
offshoring
hacker
26. 'The process of looking at a computer's subsystems - what they do - and how they perform to determine whether the computer system has the right hardware components to do what the user ultimately wants it to do.'
gadget
monitor (display screen)
file compression utility
system evaluation
27. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.
service set identifier (SSID)
projector
metropolitan area network (MAN)
client/server network (server-based network)
28. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.
token
transceiver
accounting software
thrashing
29. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.
hard drive
memory module (memory card)
utility program
vertical market software
30. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'
digital divide
personal information manager (PIM) software
network operating system (NOS)
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
31. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.
bluetooth
transmission media
online mapping service
modem port
32. '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.'
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
coaxial cable
solid state drive(SSD)
tax preparation software
33. Eight binary digits(bits)
directory
Mac OS
cold boot
byte
34. A UTP cable type that provides more than 1 GB of throughput.
audio editing software
Cat 6 cable
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
thermal printer
35. 'A wireless standard established in 1997 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; also known as WiFi (short for Wireless Fidelity) - it enables wireless network devices to work seamlessly with other networks and devices.'
802.11 standard
transmission media
bluetooth technology
software
36. A server used to fulfill one specific function (such as handling e-mail).
data
dedicated server
plotter
optical drive
37. 'A Windows utility (found in the Control Panel) that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to another storage device - such as a DVD or external hard
service set identifier (SSID)
hyperthreading
Backup and Restore utility
printer
38. System software that controls hardware devices.
trackball mouse
firmware
metropolitan area network (MAN)
ethernet port
39. '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
freeware
core
application software
40. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.
track
media access control (MAC) address
communications server
desktop
41. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'
project management software
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
hibernate
surrond-sound speaker
42. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
gigabyte(GB)
system software
computer-aided design (CAD)
43. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.
information technology(IT)
BD-ROM disc
terabyte (TB)
device driver
44. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.
application programming interface (API)
system requirements
Last Known Good Configuration
switch
45. One billion hertz
laser printer
touch pad
gigahertz(GHz)
presentation software
46. 'A private corporate network that is used exclusively by company employees to facilitate information sharing - database access - group scheduling - videoconferencing - and other employee and customer collaborations.'
DVD-R/RW
netbook
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
intranet
47. A collection of files stored on a computer.
mainframe
folder
BD-ROM disc
router
48. A group of icons collected for easy access.
solid state drive(SSD)
toolbar
Last Known Good Configuration
desktop computer
49. A Windows utility that checks for lost files and fragments as well as physical errors on a hard drive.
Mac OS
ExpressCard
desktop publishing (DTP) software
Error-Checking
50. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.
client/server network (server-based network)
external hard drive
swap file (page file)
transmission media