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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. One billion hertz






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






3. A network in which the nodes are located within a small geographic area.






4. A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto a paper.






5. The process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigates to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious.






6. '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.'






7. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.






8. See local bus.






9. '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.'






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






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






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






13. 'The process that occurs after the read/write head of the hard drive locates the correct track - and then waits for the correct sector to spin to the read/write head.'






14. A fast transfer port.






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. A tyoe of audio processing that makes the listner experiance sound as if it were coming in all directions.






20. Part of the operating system that enables individuals to interact with the computer.






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






22. 'A private corporate network that is used exclusively by company employees to facilitate information sharing - database access - group scheduling - videoconferencing - and other employee and customer collaborations.'






23. The process of restarting the system while it's powered on.






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






25. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.






26. A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.






27. '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.'






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






29. An interface port that transfers data at 400 Mbps.






30. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.






31. The design of a computer network; includes both physical and logical design.






32. Software that is developed for and customized to a specific industry's needs (such as a wood inventory system for a sawmill) as opposed to software that is useful across a range of industries (such as word processing software).






33. The actual speed of data transfer that is achieved. It is usually less than the data transfer rate and is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).






34. '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.'






35. A set of controls on standard keyboards that moves the cursor(the flashing symbol on the monitor that indicates where the next character will be inserted); also known as an arrow key.






36. A type of audio processing that makes the listener experience sound as if it were coming from all directions.






37. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.






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






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






40. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.






41. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.






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






43. Programs for incorporating and arranging graphics and text to produce creative documents.






44. System software that controls hardware devices.






45. About a billion bytes






46. A drive that uses the same kind if memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.






47. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.






48. '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.'






49. Manipulating or organizing data into information.






50. Unwanted or junk e-mail