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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. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'






2. A simplified licensing scheme that enables copyright holders to grant certain rights to a work while retaining other rights.






3. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'






4. The process of swapping data or instructions that have been placed in the swap file for later use back into active random access memory (RAM). The contents of the hard drive's swap file then become less active data or instructions.






5. A collection of files stored on a computer.






6. '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.'






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






8. An index of all sector numbers that the hard drive stores in a table to keep track of which sectors hold which files.






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






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






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






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






13. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'






14. The ability to easily add more users to a network without affecting the performance of the other network nodes (computers or peripherals).






15. A server that acts as a repository for application software.






16. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine






17. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together - including the computer's processor (its brains) - its memory - and the many circuit boards that help the computer function.






18. A common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.






19. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'






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






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






22. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'






23. 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.






24. A portion of the hard drive containing all the different configurations (settings) used by the Windows operating system (OS) as well as by other applications.






25. Software that is developed for and customized to a specific industry's needs (such as a wood inventory system for a sawmill) as opposed to software that is useful across a range of industries (such as word processing software).






26. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.






27. The first part of the label applied to a file; it is generally the name a user assigns to the file when saving it.






28. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.






29. 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.






30. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.






31. An expansion card that enables a computer to produce sounds that are omnidirectional or three dimensional.






32. Numbers - words - pictures - or sounds that represent facts - figures - or ideas.






33. '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.'






34. '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.'






35. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.






36. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.






37. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.






38. See eSata.






39. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.






40. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.






41. The space on the hard drive where the operating system stores data if there isn't enough random access memory (RAM) to hold all of the programs you're currently trying to run.






42. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.






43. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'






44. The study of molecules and nanostructures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.






45. (1) A set of rules for exchanging data and communication. (2) The first part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) indicating the set of rules used to retrieve the specified document. The protocol is generally followed by a colon; two forward slashes






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






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






48. A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.






49. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).






50. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.