Test your basic knowledge |

Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. Any part of the computer you can physically touch.






2. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.






3. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






4. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.






5. A special circuit board in the system unit that contains the central processeing unit (CPU) - the memory (RAM) chips - and the slots available for expansion cards; all of the other boards (video cards - sound cards - and so on) connect to it to recie






6. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.






7. 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.






8. 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.






9. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).






10. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.






11. An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.






12. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.






13. '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.'






14. A device (such as a printer or external hard drive) that can be attached directly to a network instead of needing to attach to a computer on the network.






15. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.






16. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'






17. '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.'






18. See local bus.






19. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.






20. 'Permanent storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).'






21. A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto a paper.






22. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'






23. '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)'






24. 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.






25. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






26. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'






27. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.






28. A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions.Patient simulators are used in training doctors - nurses - and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk.






29. A UTP cable type that provides more than 1 GB of throughput.






30. 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.






31. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.






32. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.






33. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.






34. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).






35. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.






36. '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






37. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.






38. 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






39. 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.






40. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.






41. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).






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






43. The design of a computer network; includes both physical and logical design.






44. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'






45. '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.'






46. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.






47. '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.'






48. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.






49. The ability to easily add more users to a network without affecting the performance of the other network nodes (computers or peripherals).






50. Unwanted or junk e-mail