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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 printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.
software piracy
biometric authentication device
nonimpact printer
Task Manager utility
2. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.
media access control (MAC) address
software
physical memory
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
3. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.
smartphone
custom installation
compact disc(CD)
aspect radio
4. Software that turns an artificial environment into a realistic experience.
bus (linear bus) topology
mapping program
virtual reality program
client
5. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.
volatile storage
random access memory (RAM)
spreadsheet software
personal information manager (PIM) software
6. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'
information
Mac OS
all-in-one computer
network adapter
7. 'On the desktop - the bar that appears at the side or bottom of the window and controls which part of the information is displayed on the screen.'
network operating system (NOS)
freeware
scrollbar
webcam
8. '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
terminator
scalability
network adapter
9. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.
integrated help
file management
jam signal
Last Known Good Configuration
10. 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.
flash memory card
system software
external hard drive
monitor (display screen)
11. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.
node
solid state drive (SSD)
router
Ethernet network
12. 'A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.'
virtual private network (VPN)
802.11 standard
server
client/server network
13. RAM that is included as part of a video card.
productivity software
active topology
video memory
twisted pair cable
14. See local bus.
online mapping service
front side bus (FSB)
file management
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
15. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps). See also data transfer rate.
folder
full installation
client/server network (server-based network)
bandwidth (data transfer rate)
16. The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive.
sleep mode
compact disc(CD)
custom installation
physical memory
17. '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.'
legacy technology
Windows Explorer
server
fiber-optic cable
18. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.
menu-driven interface
volatile storage
application software
application programming interface (API)
19. 'In a wireless network - a device that translates the electronic data that needs to be sent along the network into radio waves and then broadcasts these radio waves to other network nodes.'
information technology(IT)
directory
transceiver
passive topology
20. A list of commands that displays on the screen.
menu
kilobyte(KB)
graphics processing unit (GPU)
connectivity port
21. 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.
vertical market software
S-video (super video)
flat-panel monitor
binary digit(bit)
22. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.
optical media
modem port
wide area network (WAN)
kilobyte(KB)
23. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'
source code
authentication
system restore point
touch pad
24. 'An attack delivered by specialized hacking software that tries many combinations of letters - numbers - and pieces of a user ID in an attempt to discover a user password.'
connectivity port
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
brute force attack
UNIX
25. '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.'
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
twisted pair cable
toolbar
media access control (MAC) address
26. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).
supercomputer
Web-based application software
intranet
paging
27. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'
Linux
kernel memory
kilobyte(KB)
embedded computer
28. A drive that plugs into a universal serial bus(USB) port on a computer and stores data digitally. Also called USB drive - jump drive - or thumb drive.
wireless access point (WAP)
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
byte
29. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service. Key Terms
network-ready device
coaxial cable
bus (linear bus) topology
Linux
30. Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle.
disk defragmenter
file path
twisted pair cable
audio editing software
31. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.
webcam
bastion host
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
virtual reality program
32. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.
connectivity port
icon
Web page authoring software
bastion host
33. 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.
path separator
swap file (page file)
spam
proprietary software
34. 'The first job the basic input/output system (BIOS) performs - ensuring that essential peripheral devices are attached and operational. This process consists of a test on the video card and video memory - a BIOS identification process (during which t
power-on self-test (POST)
contrast ratio
offshoring
service set identifier (SSID)
35. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.
gigabyte(GB)
offshoring
computer literate
peripheral device
36. An expansion card that attaches to the motherboard inside the system unit and that enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.
sound card
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS)
client/server network (server-based network)
course management software
37. 'A device designed to store media - share media across the network - and back up files on computers connected to a home network.'
proprietary software
home network server
packet (data packet)
graphics processing unit (GPU)
38. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'
gigahertz(GHz)
multimedia software
port
node
39. A computer that is intended for use at a single location. A desktop computer consists of a case that houses the main components of the computer - plus peripheral devices.
Plug and Play (PnP)
desktop computer
server
desktop publishing (DTP) software
40. '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
computer forensics
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
surrond-sound speaker
network administrator
41. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.
hibernate
webcam
file server
System Restore
42. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'
disk defragmenter
source code
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
utility program
43. 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.
hard drive
integrated help
packet (data packet)
bloatware
44. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.
bloatware
cold boot
memory module (memory card)
piggybacking
45. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).
hacker
processing
ergonomics
benchmark
46. A Windows utility that enables you to schedule tasks to run automatically at predetermined times with no interaction necessary on your part.
hybrid topology
computer
front side bus (FSB)
Task Scheduler utility
47. System software that controls hardware devices.
front side bus (FSB)
firmware
service set identifier (SSID)
beta version
48. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.
random access memory (RAM)
QWERTY keyboard
solid state drive (SSD)
nanotechnology
49. '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
information technology(IT)
kernel (supervisor program)
network administrator
simulation software
50. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
bastion host
system file
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
data transfer rate (bandwidth)