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






2. Unwanted or junk e-mail






3. System software that controls hardware devices.






4. A Windows utility that enables you to schedule tasks to run automatically at predetermined times with no interaction necessary on your part.






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






6. '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






7. Manipulating or organizing data into information.






8. 'The main tool for finding - viewing - and managing the contents of your computer by showing the location and contents of every drive - folder - and file.'






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






10. A mini-application developed for the Macintosh platform.






11. A printer that works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper (in a process called thermal wax transfer printing) or by burning dots onto specially coated paper (in a process called direct thermal printing).






12. A design in newer routers that provides for faster wireless data transmission by utilizing more than one antenna to transmit and receive data.






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






14. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.






15. Measured in degrees - this tells how far you can move to the side of (or above or below) the monitor before the image quality degrades to unacceptable levels.






16. A port that can connect a wide variety of peripherial devices to the computer - including keyboards - printers - mice - smartphones - PDAs - flash drives - and digital cameras.






17. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.






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






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






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






21. 'The set of minimum storage - memory capacity - and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application.'






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






23. A container designed to hold multiple data packets.






24. An expansion card that attached to the motherboard inside the system unit and the enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.






25. '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.'






26. 'A type of network design in which users are not responsible for creating their own data backups or providing security for their computers; instead - those tasks are handled by a centralized server - software - and a system administrator.'






27. A user interface in which the user chooses a command from menus displayed on the screen.






28. A special data packet that allows Data to flows from device to device in one direction only.






29. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'






30. 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).






31. The clearness or sharpness of an image - whcih is controlled by the numberof pixels displayed on the screen.






32. Programs for editing photographs and other images.






33. '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






34. A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.






35. 'The process of looking at a computer's subsystems - what they do - and how they perform to determine whether the computer system has the right hardware components to do what the user ultimately wants it to do.'






36. An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable - the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.






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






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






39. '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.'






40. 'Programs that enable a user to perform various tasks generally required in home - school - and business. Examples include word processing - spreadsheet - presentation - personal information management (PIM) - and database programs.'






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






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






43. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.






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






45. 'A special signal sent to all network nodes - alerting them that a data collision has occurred.'






46. 'A tag that looks like a sticker or label - is attached to a batch of merchandise - and contains a microchip that holds a unique sequence of numbers used to identify the product to which it is attached.'






47. 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.






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






50. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'