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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. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.






2. 'An application program that helps business owners manage their finances more efficiently by providing tools for tracking accounting transactions such as sales - accounts receivable - inventory purchases - and accounts payable.'






3. 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.






4. 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.






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






6. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.






7. '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.'






8. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'






9. A business program used for storing sales and client contact information in one central database.






10. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.






11. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.






12. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.






13. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.






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






15. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






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






17. The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.






18. 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.






19. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances (approximately 30 feet for bluetooth 1 and 60 feet for bluetooth 2). Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets t






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






21. A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon - thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.






22. 'A form included in many productivity applications that provides the basic structure for a particular kind of document - spreadsheet - or presentation.'






23. Custom software application that is owned and controlled by the company that created it.






24. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






25. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.






26. Communications media that do not use cables but instead rely on radio waves to communicate.






27. A network that uses the Ethernet protocol as the means (or standard) by which the nodes on the network communicate.






28. A folder on a Windows desktop in which deleted files from the hard drive are held until permanently purged from the system.






29. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.






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






31. 'A device that combines the functionality of a cell phone - a PMP - and a PDA into one unit.'






32. 'The process that occurs after the read/write head of the hard drive locates the correct track - and then waits for the correct sector to spin to the read/write head.'






33. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






34. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






35. A drive that uses the same kind if memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.






36. A small - tough-sensitive screen at the base of a notebook keyboard. To use the touchpad - you simply move your finger across the pad to direct the cursor.






37. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.






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






39. The ability of an operating system to perform more than one process at a time.






40. A mini-application developed for the Macintosh platform.






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






42. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






43. Manipulating or organizing data into information.






44. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).






45. 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.






46. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






47. 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.






48. 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.






49. 'The mechanism that retrieves (reads) and records (writes) the magnetic data to and from a data disk. They move from the outer edge of the spinning platters to the center - up to 50 times per second.'






50. The first commercially available operating system to incorporate a graphical user interface (GUI) with user-friendly point-and-click technology.