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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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1. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).






2. 'Programs such as Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Organizer that strive to replace the various management tools found on a traditional desk such as a calendar - address book - notepad - and to-do lists.'






3. A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions.Patient simulators are used in training doctors - nurses - and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk.






4. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.






5. 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.






6. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.






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






8. 'A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.'






9. The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.






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






11. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.






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






13. 'An alternative to more traditional mapping software programs; easily accessible with any Internet connection and updated more frequently than offline services. Examples include MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps - Google Maps - and Google Earth.'






14. 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.






15. 'The top level of the filing structure in a computer system. In Windows computers - the root directory of the hard drive is represented as C:.'






16. Manipulating or organizing data into information.






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






18. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.






19. About a billion bytes






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






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






22. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r






23. 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.






24. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.






25. Eight binary digits(bits)






26. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.






27. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






28. 'The backslash mark () used by Microsoft Windows and DOS in file names. Mac files use a colon (:) - and UNIX and Linux use the forward slash (/) as the path separator.'






29. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'






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






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






32. A software holding area for printing jobs.






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






34. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.






35. 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.






36. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'






37. 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.






38. 'A program that provides traditional classroom tools - such as calendars and grade books - over the Internet - as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms - discussion forums - and e-mail.'






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






40. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).






41. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).






42. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.






43. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.






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






45. A computer that is intended for use at a single location. A desktop computer consists of a case that houses the main components of the computer - plus peripheral devices.






46. 'In Windows 7 - a folder that is used to display files from different locations as if they were all saved in a single folder - regardless of where they are actually stored in the file hierarchy.'






47. A port that is slightly larger than a standard phone jack and transfers data at speeds of up to 10 -000Mbps; used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem or a network.






48. The set of programs that enables a computer's hardware devices and application software to work together; it includes the operating system and utility programs.






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






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