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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. '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)'






2. 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.






3. 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.






4. Software that facilitates the communication between a device and the operating system.






5. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.






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






7. A measure of the greatest amount of light showing when a monitor is displaying pure white; measured as candelas per square meter (cd/m^2) or nits.






8. 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.






9. 'A Windows utility (found in the Control Panel) that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to another storage device - such as a DVD or external hard






10. 'As its name implies - the computer's desktop puts at your fingertips all of the elements necessary for a productive work session and that are typically found on or near the top of a traditional desk - such as files and folders.'






11. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed internet connection.






12. A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor -memory - and monitor in a single unit.






13. A network made up of local area networks (LANs) connected over long distances.






14. (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






15. 'The time it takes for the hard drive's read/write heads to move over the surface of the disk - between tracks - to the correct track.'






16. Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle.






17. A fast transfer port.






18. An application that is still under development.






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






20. An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.






21. 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.






22. Violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers than the license agreement permits.






23. A block of code in the operating system that software applications need to interact with.






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






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






26. A list of commands that displays on the screen.






27. A group of icons collected for easy access.






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






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






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






31. System software that controls hardware devices.






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






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






34. 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.






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






36. '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.'






37. See eSata.






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






39. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






40. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.






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






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






43. '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






44. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






45. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.






46. '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






47. 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.






48. A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.






49. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.






50. Eight binary digits(bits)