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Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, 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. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'






2. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






3. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'






4. Eight binary digits(bits)






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






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






7. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately 1 million bytes.






8. See local bus.






9. 'A physical address - similar to a serial number on an appliance - that is assigned to each network adapter; it is made up of six 2-digit characters such as 01:40:87:44:79:A5.'






10. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'






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






12. 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.






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






14. A software holding area for printing jobs.






15. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.






16. '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.'






17. 1 -099 -511 -627 -776 bytes or 2^40 bytes( approximately 1 trillion bytes).






18. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






19. '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.'






20. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.






21. 'Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied - distributed - or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products.'






22. A set of controls on standard keyboards that moves the cursor(the flashing symbol on the monitor that indicates where the next character will be inserted); also known as an arrow key.






23. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.






24. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.






25. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.






26. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.






27. 'A thin - round - metallic storage plate stacked onto the hard drive spindle.'






28. 'The process of identifying a computer user - based on a login or username and password. The computer system determines whether the computer user is authorized and what level of access is to be granted on the network.'






29. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






30. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.






31. 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.






32. 'The top level of the filing structure in a computer system. In Windows computers - the root directory of the hard drive is represented as C:.'






33. One of three competing technologies for rewritable DVDs.






34. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






35. The ability of an operating system to perform more than one process at a time.






36. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'






37. 'The main tool for finding - viewing - and managing the contents of your computer by showing the location and contents of every drive - folder - and file.'






38. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.






39. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.






40. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'






41. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'






42. 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.






43. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.






44. 'Microsoft operating system that builds upon the security and user interface upgrades that the Windows Vista release provided - and gives users with touch-screen monitors the ability to use touch commands to scroll - resize windows - pan - and zoom.'






45. A system of networking connections in which all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus (or backbone).






46. Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.






47. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.






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






49. Connects the processor (CPU) in your computer to the system memory and allows data to your processor at a faster speed.






50. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.