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Technology In Action - 2
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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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1. 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.
spam
swap file (page file)
command-driven interface
eSata
2. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.
software
interrupt
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
user interface
3. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.
scrollbar
Safe mode
wireless range extender
track
4. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.
sector
program
transmission media
preemptive multitasking
5. The most commonly used wired Ethernet standard deployed in devices designed for home networks which provides bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps.
authentication server
gigabit Ethernet
extension (file type)
nonvolatile storage
6. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'
communications server
network navigation device
computer forensics
Plug and Play (PnP)
7. '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.'
network navigation device
ditgital home
scalability
switch
8. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.
hibernate
network topology
shielded twisted pair (STP) cable
processing
9. The process by which humans or computer software provide organizational structure to a computer's contents.
open source software
token method
computer-aided design (CAD)
file management
10. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r
command-driven interface
word processing software
extranet
authentication
11. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.
open source software
flat-panel monitor
trackball mouse
wide area network (WAN)
12. 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.
throughput
spreadsheet software
system unit
local area network (LAN)
13. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.
mapping program
network navigation device
output device
Windows
14. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.
head crash
firewire 800
software piracy
surrond-sound speaker
15. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.
authentication
source code
digital video(or versatile) disc (DVD)
system evaluation
16. A device similar to a switch in an Ethernet network. It takes the place of a wireless network adapter and helps relay data between network nodes.
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
supercomputer
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
wireless access point (WAP)
17. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.
Safe mode
DVD-RAM
ribbon
basic input/output system (BIOS)
18. Custom software application that is owned and controlled by the company that created it.
touch screen
proprietary software
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
transmission media
19. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.
spooler
port
random access memory (RAM)
wizard
20. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.
widget
passive topology
access time
port
21. The maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network; usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
sound card
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
Safe mode
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
22. 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.
packet screening
video card
simulation software
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
23. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.
computer-aided design (CAD)
cold boot
local bus
bus (linear bus) topology
24. 'Small blocks of memory - located directly on and next to the central processing unit (CPU) chip - that act as holding places for recently or frequently used instructions or data that the CPU accesses the most. When these instructions or data are sto
cache memory
nonvolatile storage
solid state drive (SSD)
track
25. '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
network administrator
device driver
application server
bluetooth
26. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'
network topology
central processing unit(CPU or processor)
fiber-optic cable
clock speed
27. '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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28. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately 1 million bytes.
dedicated server
megabyte(MB)
ring (loop) topology
Web-based application software
29. The layout and structure of the network.
network topology
integrated software application
packet (data packet)
proxy server
30. 'Allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash - Memory Sticks - and Secure Digital.'
registry
UNIX
freeware
ExpressCard
31. 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.
DVD-ROM
piggybacking
paging
desktop computer
32. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.
Task Manager utility
file
project management software
presentation software
33. An interface port that transfers data at 400 Mbps.
switch
firewire 400
internal hard drive
gigahertz(GHz)
34. 'The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system unit's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.'
binary language
megabyte(MB)
random access memory (RAM)
webcam
35. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.
firewire 400
full installation
ExpressCard
thrashing
36. '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.'
backward compatibility
vertical market software
authentication
System Restore
37. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.
modem port
full installation
all-in-one computer
data collision
38. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'
Device Manager
network adapter
terabyte (TB)
user interface
39. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.
dedicated server
terminator
coaxial cable
information technology(IT)
40. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
system restore point
token method
network navigation device
41. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'
node
network navigation device
extranet
BD-ROM disc
42. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'
Windows
coaxial cable
e-mail server
flash drive(jump drive - USB drive - or thumb drive)
43. A server that acts as a repository for application software.
system evaluation
system software
application server
firewire 800
44. 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.
System Restore
coaxial cable
sound card
network operating system (NOS)
45. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.
Web-based application software
jam signal
DVD-R/RW
desktop
46. A measurement used in comparing software and hardware performance. Benchmarks are created using software applications that are specifically designed to push the limits of computer performance.
surrond-sound speaker
device driver
benchmark
menu
47. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'
disk defragmenter
Blu-ray disc
interrupt handler
transmission media
48. 'The set of programs on a computer that helps a user carry out tasks such as word processing - sending e-mail - balancing a budget - creating presentations - editing photos - taking an online course - and playing games.'
root directory
template
webcam
application software
49. Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket (such as traditional home phone wire).
volatile storage
template
twisted pair cable
network topology
50. About a billion bytes
shareware
interrupt handler
gigabyte(GB)
legacy technology