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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. One billion hertz
gigahertz(GHz)
offshoring
access method
vertical market software
2. A user interface in which the user chooses a command from menus displayed on the screen.
thermal printer
menu-driven interface
Recycle Bin
flat-panel monitor
3. 'An application program - such as Intuit's TurboTax or H&R Block's TaxCut - for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.'
input device
3D sound card
tax preparation software
fiber-optic cable
4. Programs you can use to design interactive Web pages without knowing any HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code.
Web page authoring software
printer
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
scalability
5. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
network adapter
speech-recognition software (voice-recognition software)
Linux
6. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.
binary digit(bit)
Device Manager
sleep mode
hard drive
7. 'A type of hard drive that uses much thinner cables - and can transfer data more quickly - than IDE drives.'
network administrator
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
authentication
Ethernet network
8. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.
video graphics array (VGA) port
computer
registry
shareware
9. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.
print server
Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
external hard drive
DVD-ROM
10. The pre-installed software (often trial versions) on a new computer.
bloatware
gadget
file management
cold boot
11. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.
file allocation table (FAT)
laser printer
widget
projector
12. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'
network navigation device
desktop computer
ethernet port
DVD-R/RW
13. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.
protocol
system software
flat-panel monitor
touch screen
14. 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).
thermal printer
productivity software
boot process
touch pad
15. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.
802.11 standard
terminator
extranet
file name
16. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.
internal hard drive
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
information technology(IT)
virtual reality program
17. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.
hibernate
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
file allocation table (FAT)
Disk Cleanup
18. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.
resolution
bus (linear bus) topology
computer literate
packet (data packet)
19. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data ( the 1s and the 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.
metropolitan area network (MAN)
internal hard drive
video card
ExpressCard
20. '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
vertical market software
bit depth
shareware
kernel (supervisor program)
21. 'A physical address - similar to a serial number on an appliance - that is assigned to each network adapter; it is made up of six 2-digit characters such as 01:40:87:44:79:A5.'
preemptive multitasking
media access control (MAC) address
Mac OS
software license
22. '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.'
802.11 standard
universal serial bus (USB) port
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)
video graphics array (VGA) port
23. Video interface technology that newer LCD monitors - as well as other mutlimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors - use to connect to a PC.
digital video interface(DVI)
graphics processing unit (GPU)
network topology
Error-Checking
24. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.
vertical market software
server
command-driven interface
nonvolatile storage
25. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
server
Web server
integrated help
26. A mini-application developed for the Macintosh platform.
resolution
widget
switch
network navigation device
27. Documentation for a software product that is built directly into the software.
integrated help
local area network (LAN)
icon
sleep mode
28. A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing; used mainly in cable television and cable Internet service.
coaxial cable
e-mail server
track
computer-aided design (CAD)
29. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.
public domain
cache memory
information technology(IT)
802.11 standard
30. A heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.
bastion host
response time
Mac OS
access time
31. A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto a paper.
flash memory card
authentication
utility program
inkjet printer
32. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'
mouse
firmware
volatile storage
project management software
33. 'In a graphical user interface - a rectangular box that contains programs displayed on the screen.'
online mapping service
computer-aided design (CAD)
window
template
34. A digit that corresponds to the on and off states of a computer's switches. A bit contains a value of either 0 or 1.
menu
power-on self-test (POST)
binary digit(bit)
packet (data packet)
35. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.
binary language
database software
monitor (display screen)
Internet appliance
36. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
blu-ray disc(BD)
projector
macro
37. 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.
computer forensics
application software
authentication
external hard drive
38. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.
S-video (super video)
kilobyte(KB)
application programming interface (API)
wide area network (WAN)
39. A technology that permits quicker processing of information by enabling a new set of instructions to start executing before the previous set has finished.
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
hyperthreading
firewall
copyleft
40. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'
taskbar
viewing angle
source code
integrated software application
41. The process of installing only those features of a software program that a user wants on the hard drive.
custom installation
audio editing software
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
Linux
42. A printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.
registry
home area network (HAN)
nonimpact printer
service set identifier (SSID)
43. '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
Internet appliance
personal area network (PAN)
vertical market software
network administrator
44. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.
spreadsheet software
resolution
CPU usage
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
45. '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)'
touch pad
resolution
file path
core
46. A network device that is used to send data between two different local area networks (LANs) or two segments of the same LAN.
bridge
desktop computer
resolution
public domain
47. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.
router
system restore point
service set identifier (SSID)
impact printer
48. 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.
Web-based application software
universal serial bus (USB) port
binary language
modem card
49. 'The process of looking at a computer's subsystems - what they do - and how they perform to determine whether the computer system has the right hardware components to do what the user ultimately wants it to do.'
token method
graphical user interface (GUI)
system evaluation
client
50. 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.
token method
optical mouse
network operating system (NOS)
patient simulator