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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 hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.






2. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'






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






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






5. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






6. '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)'






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






8. A program for editing digital video.






9. 'Microsoft operating system that builds upon the security and user interface upgrades that the Windows Vista release provided - and gives users with touch-screen monitors the ability to use touch commands to scroll - resize windows - pan - and zoom.'






10. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'






11. A device such as a monitor - printer - or keyboard that connects to the system unit through ports.






12. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'






13. 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.






14. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.






15. A Windows utility that checks for lost files and fragments as well as physical errors on a hard drive.






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






17. Anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system (whether an individual computer or a network).






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






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






20. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'






21. A group of icons collected for easy access.






22. One billion hertz






23. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






24. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






25. '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.'






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. (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






28. A small program that groups a series of commands to run as a single command.






29. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.






30. A server that provides client computers with access to information stored in a database.






31. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.






32. 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.






33. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.






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






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






36. '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.'






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






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






39. 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.






40. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'






41. '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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42. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






43. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.






44. 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.






45. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






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






47. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.






48. 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.






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






50. RAM that is included as part of a video card.