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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 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.






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






3. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.






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






5. The most commonly used wired Ethernet standard deployed in devices designed for home networks which provides bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps.






6. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






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.'






8. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.






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






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






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






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.






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






14. One of the fastest ports available - moving data at 800Mbps.






15. A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.






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.






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






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






19. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.






20. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.






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






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.






23. The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.






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






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






26. 'The steady and constant pace at which a computer goes through machine cycles - measured in hertz (Hz).'






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.






29. The layout and structure of the network.






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






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.






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






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






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.'






35. A condition of excessive paging in which the operating system becomes sluggish.






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.'






37. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






38. 'A device that enables the computer (or peripheral) to communicate with the network using a common data communication language - or protocol.'






39. A device that absorbs a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received it.






40. The access method that ring networks use to avoid data collisions.






41. 'The portion of a company's intranet that is used to share business information with business partners such as vendors - suppliers - and customers.'






42. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'






43. A server that acts as a repository for application software.






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.






45. A program that is hosted on a Web site and does not require installation on the computer.






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.






47. 'A utility that regroups related pieces of files on the hard drive - enabling faster retrieval of the data.'






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.'






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).






50. About a billion bytes