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Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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1. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






2. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.






3. '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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4. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.






5. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.






6. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.






7. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.






8. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'






9. 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.






10. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.






11. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.






12. A temporary storage area on the hard drive where the operating system 'swaps out' or moves the data or instructions from random access memory (RAM) that have not recently been used. This process takes place when more RAM space is needed.






13. 'A device for transmitting data on a network. A switch makes decisions - based on the media access control (MAC) address of the data - as to where the data is to be sent.'






14. '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.'






15. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.






16. 'Unlike the command- and menu-driven interfaces used in earlier software - GUIs display graphics and use the point-and-click technology of the mouse and cursor - making them much more user-friendly.'






17. 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.






18. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






19. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






20. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.






21. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.






22. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'






23. Eight binary digits(bits)






24. 'A method of data collision detection in which a node connected to the network listens (that is - has carrier sense) to determine that no other nodes are currently transmitting data signals; short for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Dete






25. Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket (such as traditional home phone wire).






26. (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






27. '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.'






28. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.






29. 'The essential component of the operating system that is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system. Because it stays in random access memory (RAM) the entire time the computer is powered on - the kernel is






30. '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.'






31. 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.






32. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






33. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






34. A list of commands that displays on the screen.






35. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'






36. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).






37. 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.






38. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






39. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'






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






41. Any object that a user carries to identify him- or herself and that grants the user access to a computer system or computer facility.






42. 'Small blocks of memory - located directly on and next to the central processing unit (CPU) chip - that act as holding places for recently or frequently used instructions or data that the CPU accesses the most. When these instructions or data are sto






43. A measurement used in comparing software and hardware performance. Benchmarks are created using software applications that are specifically designed to push the limits of computer performance.






44. '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.'






45. A port that can connect a wide variety of peripherial devices to the computer - including keyboards - printers - mice - smartphones - PDAs - flash drives - and digital cameras.






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






47. 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.






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






49. A small segment of data that is bundled for sending over transmission media. Each packet contains the address of the computer or peripheral device to which it is being sent.






50. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.







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