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Technology In Action - 2
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Subjects
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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 method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.'
webcam
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
Blu-ray disc
throughput
2. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Windows
aspect radio
hard drive
3. A method of optical storage for digital data; originally developed for storing digital audio.
fiber-optic cable
compact disc(CD)
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
netbook
4. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.
passive topology
software license
word processing software
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
5. '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.'
scrollbar
bluetooth
paging
transceiver
6. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.
graphics processing unit (GPU)
power supply
core
megabyte(MB)
7. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.
command-driven interface
authentication
decentralized
computer literate
8. A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto a paper.
3D sound card
inkjet printer
Windows Explorer
possessed object
9. '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.'
surrond-sound speaker
brute force attack
CPU usage
beta version
10. A program for editing digital video.
desktop computer
digital video editing software
virtual reality program
wireless media
11. 'A device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like access card (such as a student ID card); card readers are easily programmed by adding authorized ID card numbers - Social Security numbers - and so on.'
inkjet printer
coaxial cable
access card reader
Windows Explorer
12. A program that manages the data between a computer's operating system and all the input and output devices attached to the computer; also responsible for loading the operating system (OS) from its permanent location on the hard drive to random access
megabyte(MB)
bus (linear bus) topology
basic input/output system (BIOS)
menu
13. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'
disk defragmenter
touch screen
gigabit Ethernet
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
14. A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.
file
inkjet printer
keyboard
tax preparation software
15. '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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16. '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.'
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
home network server
local area network (LAN)
802.11 standard
17. A server that acts as a repository for application software.
computer forensics
server
application server
expansion card (adapter card)
18. '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
customer relationship management (CRM) software
virtual private network (VPN)
kernel (supervisor program)
bastion host
19. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.
Web server
Task Manager utility
embedded computer
front side bus (FSB)
20. 'Software - often used for training purposes - which allows the user to experience or control an event as if it is reality.'
copyleft
laser printer
simulation software
trackpoint device
21. A measure of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black colors that a monitor can produce. If the contrast ratio is too low - colors tend to fade when the brightness is adjusted to a high or low setting.
supercomputer
kernel (supervisor program)
CPU usage
contrast ratio
22. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.
all-in-one computer
registry
event
image editing software (photo editing software)
23. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'
system software
home network server
thrashing
optical media
24. 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.
star topology
application programming interface (API)
laser printer
scalability
25. '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.'
real-time operating system (RTOS)
system evaluation
boot process
metropolitan area network (MAN)
26. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.
computer forensics
firewire 800
course management software
local area network (LAN)
27. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.
real-time operating system (RTOS)
entertainment software
nonvolatile storage
service set identifier (SSID)
28. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'
database server
active topology
computer forensics
drawing software (illustration software)
29. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.
universal serial bus (USB) port
sound card
stylus
internal hard drive
30. 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.
system software
file name
throughput
hard drive
31. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.
graphics processing unit (GPU)
fiber-optic cable
DVD-R/RW
spooler
32. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'
response time
node
operating system(OS)
simulation software
33. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.
QWERTY keyboard
network-ready device
Web page authoring software
window
34. Eight binary digits(bits)
byte
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
modem port
nonimpact printer
35. 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.
expansion card (adapter card)
input device
widget
drive bay
36. 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.
universal serial bus (USB) port
decentralized
surround sound
Moore's Law
37. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
thermal printer
device driver
customer relationship management (CRM) software
38. '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.'
client
Safe mode
Disk Cleanup
authentication
39. One billion hertz
network topology
solid state drive(SSD)
gigahertz(GHz)
bastion host
40. A mouse that uses an internal sensor or a laser to conrtol the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer - telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.
scrollbar
optical mouse
system software
brute force attack
41. An expansion card that provides the computer with a connection to the internet via conventional phone lines.
modem card
projector
router
thrashing
42. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.
backward compatibility
printer
mainframe
gadget
43. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'
authentication
System Restore
Windows
legacy technology
44. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'
firmware
software
sector
affective computing
45. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.
fiber-optic cable
DVD-R/RW
plotter
computer forensics
46. 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.
BD-ROM disc
access time
server
contrast ratio
47. '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.'
firewall
sector
event
desktop
48. '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)'
access method
computer-aided design (CAD)
file path
motherboard
49. An operating system (OS) that enables more than one user to access the computer system at one time by efficiently juggling all the requests from multiple users.
latency
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
graphical user interface (GUI)
platter
50. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.
wireless media
virtual reality program
front side bus (FSB)
software suite