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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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1. Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM) - When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.






2. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.






3. A network located in a home that is used to connect all of its digital devices.






4. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.






5. 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.






6. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'






7. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.






8. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.






9. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'






10. 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.






11. See eSata.






12. '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.'






13. 'An electronic filing system best used for larger and more complicated groups of data that require more than one table and the ability to group - sort - and retrieve data and generate reports.'






14. A computer deployed to provide remote storage space or to act as a repository for files that users can access.






15. A printer that works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper (in a process called thermal wax transfer printing) or by burning dots onto specially coated paper (in a process called direct thermal printing).






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






17. 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.






18. '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.'






19. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.






20. A collection of files stored on a computer.






21. 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.






22. Manipulating or organizing data into information.






23. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






24. 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.






25. '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






26. A self-regulatory body established in 1994 by the Entertainment Software Association that rates computer and video games according to the age appropriateness of content.






27. 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.






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






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






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






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. '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






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






34. '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.'






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






36. 'Programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer that strive to replace the various management tools found on a traditional desk such as a calendar - address book - notepad - and to-do lists.'






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






38. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.






39. 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).






40. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.






41. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.






42. The percentage of time a central processing unit (CPU) is working.






43. An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable - the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.






44. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.






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






46. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'






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






48. Any of the main files of an operating system.






49. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.






50. '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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