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Technology In Action - 2
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1. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
real-time operating system (RTOS)
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
backward compatibility
2. System software that controls hardware devices.
firmware
touch pad
virtual private network (VPN)
Task Scheduler utility
3. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.
system evaluation
client
twisted pair cable
output device
4. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.
network administrator
ergonomics
computer
application server
5. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.
command-driven interface
system file
hard drive
legacy technology
6. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.
front side bus (FSB)
public domain
event
client
7. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.
service set identifier (SSID)
course management software
local area network (LAN)
Task Manager utility
8. A port that enables the computer(or other device) to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks - modems - and the internet.
multimedia software
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
Web page authoring software
connectivity port
9. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.
firewire 800
extranet
system software
cold boot
10. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
router
external SATA
directory
random access memory (RAM)
11. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.
tablet PC
optical drive
biometric authentication device
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
12. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
sleep mode
copyleft
system restore point
13. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'
disk defragmenter
Internet appliance
application software
network topology
14. 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.
S-video (super video)
database server
volatile storage
platform
15. 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.
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
stylus
blu-ray disc(BD)
random access memory (RAM)
16. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.
software
desktop publishing (DTP) software
folder
seek time
17. 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.
financial planning software
star topology
keyboard
sleep mode
18. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.
word processing software
read/write head
ergonomics
track
19. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'
authentication
system requirements
packet (data packet)
macro
20. 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
random access memory (RAM)
data
network navigation device
basic input/output system (BIOS)
21. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
core
network navigation device
nanoscience
simulation software
22. 'A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology - a file or table is a group of related records.'
client/server network
registry
file
system software
23. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'
productivity software
spam
network adapter
star topology
24. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'
custom installation
communications server
spreadsheet software
coaxial cable
25. A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto a paper.
Last Known Good Configuration
thrashing
video memory
inkjet printer
26. '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.'
tax preparation software
library
online mapping service
switch
27. 'Software - often used for training purposes - which allows the user to experience or control an event as if it is reality.'
beta version
graphical user interface (GUI)
notebook computer
simulation software
28. 'Portable storage devices - such as CDs - DVDs - and Blu-ray discs - that use a laser to read and write data.'
optical media
projector
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
fiber-optic cable
29. 'Temporary storage - such as in random access memory (RAM). When the power is off - the data in volatile storage is cleared out.'
operating system(OS)
software
volatile storage
ExpressCard
30. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.
wizard
integrated software application
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
31. 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.
S-video (super video)
gigahertz(GHz)
icon
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
32. '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.'
scalability
Backup and Restore utility
application software
system software
33. A set of memory chips - located on the motherboard - which stores data and instructions that cannot be changed or erased; it holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.
read-only memory (ROM)
wide area network (WAN)
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
Cat 6 cable
34. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
cold boot
authentication
graphics processing unit (GPU)
35. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.
disk defragmenter
BD-ROM disc
Mac OS
bluetooth technology
36. The design of a computer network; includes both physical and logical design.
library
network architecture
touch screen
jam signal
37. Comprises computing devices - softeare - or peripherals that use techniques - parts - and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.
file compression utility
legacy technology
extension (file type)
data
38. 'The technology that enables the operating system - once it is booted up - to recognize automatically any new peripherals and configure them to work with the system.'
presentation software
surrond-sound speaker
power supply
Plug and Play (PnP)
39. A type of monitor ( or display in a notebook or PDA) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.
protocol
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
fiber-optic cable
touch screen
40. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.
network-attached storage (NAS) device
scalability
authentication server
simulation software
41. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).
possessed object
nonvolatile storage
kernel memory
eSata
42. 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.
Internet appliance
universal serial bus (USB) port
inkjet printer
embedded computer
43. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'
wireless media
network-attached storage (NAS) device
graphics processing unit (GPU)
freeware
44. '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.'
local area network (LAN)
interrupt handler
Blu-ray disc
memory module (memory card)
45. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.
e-mail server
trackball mouse
Software as a Service (SaaS)
virtual reality program
46. A network located in a home that is used to connect all of its digital devices.
virtual memory
home area network (HAN)
surround sound
nanotechnology
47. The most commonly used wired Ethernet standard deployed in devices designed for home networks which provides bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps.
twisted pair cable
read/write head
gigabit Ethernet
binary digit(bit)
48. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.
nanoscience
mouse
file management
ribbon
49. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
all-in-one printer
device driver
network interface card (NIC)
50. 'Permanent storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).'
high-definition multimedia interface(HDMI)
personal area network (PAN)
internal hard drive
nonvolatile storage
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