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






2. The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.






3. 'The process that occurs after the read/write head of the hard drive locates the correct track - and then waits for the correct sector to spin to the read/write head.'






4. Any part of the computer you can physically touch.






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






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






7. A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.






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






9. A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but weighs two punds or less.






10. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






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






12. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'






13. 'A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.'






14. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.






15. A small program that groups a series of commands to run as a single command.






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






17. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






18. '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:.'






19. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).






20. The layout and structure of the network.






21. '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.'






22. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.






23. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.






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






25. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.






26. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.






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






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






29. 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.






30. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'






31. The most popular transmission media option for Ethernet networks. UTP cable is composed of four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other to reduce electrical interference.






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.'






33. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.






34. '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.'






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






36. The process of users transferring files between computers.






37. Documentation for a software product that is built directly into the software.






38. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.






39. 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.






40. 'A type of network design in which users are not responsible for creating their own data backups or providing security for their computers; instead - those tasks are handled by a centralized server - software - and a system administrator.'






41. 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.






42. A port that is slightly larger than a standard phone jack and transfers data at speeds of up to 10 -000Mbps; used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem or a network.






43. A program that takes out redundancies in a file to reduce the file size.






44. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.






45. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






46. '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.'






47. The pre-installed software (often trial versions) on a new computer.






48. 'The backslash mark () used by Microsoft Windows and DOS in file names. Mac files use a colon (:) - and UNIX and Linux use the forward slash (/) as the path separator.'






49. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.






50. '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.'