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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. 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.






2. 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.






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






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






5. The accommodation of current devices being able to use previously issued software standards in addition to the current standards.






6. Is a device that combines the functions of a printer - scanner - copier - and fax into one machine






7. A Windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive.






8. A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon - thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.






9. The layout and structure of the network.






10. '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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11. A drive that plugs into a universal serial bus(USB) port on a computer and stores data digitally. Also called USB drive - jump drive - or thumb drive.






12. '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






13. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.






14. Software that turns an artificial environment into a realistic experience.






15. '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






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






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






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






19. A specially designed computer chip that resides inside another device - such as a car. These self-contained computer devices have their own programming and typically neither recieve input from users nor interact with other systems.






20. '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.'






21. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.






22. A picture on a computer display that represents an object such as a software application or a file or folder.






23. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.






24. '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.'






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






26. System software that controls hardware devices.






27. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data (the 1s and 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.






28. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.






29. A hardware device used to enter - or input - data (text - images - and sounds) and instructions (user responses and commands) into a computer. Some input devices are keyboards and mice.






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






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






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






33. About a billion bytes






34. '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.'






35. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.






36. An operating system (OS) that enables more than one user to access the computer system at one time by efficiently juggling all the requests from multiple users.






37. The measurement (in miliseconds) of the time it takes for a pixel to change color; the lower the response time - the smoother moving images will appear on the monitor.






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






39. The discrepancy between those who have access to the oppertunities and knowledge computers and the internet offer and those who do not.






40. '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.'






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






42. Software that enables users to 'test' the software by running it for a limited time free of charge.






43. 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.






44. 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.






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






46. The most popular transmission media option for Ethernet networks. UTP cable is composed of four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other to reduce electrical interference.






47. A software holding area for printing jobs.






48. A circuit board with specific functions that augment the computer's basic functions and provide connections to other devices; examples include sound card and video card.






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






50. 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.







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