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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 set of programs that run on a computer to help 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.






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






3. 'Microsoft operating system that builds upon the security and user interface upgrades that the Windows Vista release provided - and gives users with touch-screen monitors the ability to use touch commands to scroll - resize windows - pan - and zoom.'






4. 'An application program - such as Microsoft Project - that helps project managers generate charts and tables used to manage aspects of a project.'






5. BD-ROM is defined as BluRay Disc Read Only Memory. BD-ROM is an optical disc storage media format for high-definition video and data storage.






6. '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.'






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






8. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.






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






10. A server that processes and delivers incoming and outgoing e-mail.






11. Interface between user and computer in which the user enters commands to communicate with the computer system.






12. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






13. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






14. 'A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping tasks for the computer - such as system maintenance and file compression.'






15. 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).






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






17. '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






18. '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.'






19. One billion hertz






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






21. 'In Windows - a snapshot of your entire system's settings used for restoring your system to a prior point in time.'






22. 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.






23. 'In a file name - the three letters that follow the user-supplied file name after the dot (.); the extension identifies what kind of family of files the file belongs to - or which application should be used to read the file.'






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. A type of network that uses servers to deliver services to computers that are requesting them (clients).






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






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






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






35. '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.'






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






37. A network configuration in which the computers and peripherals are laid out in a configuration resembling a circle. Data flows around the circle from device to device in one direction only.






38. Manipulating or organizing data into information.






39. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen






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






41. The 802.11 standard for wireless data transmissions established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).






42. A type of technology used to transmit video signals; used on newer LCD monitors - as well as other multimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors.






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






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






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






46. '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.'






47. The ability of an operating system to perform more than one process at a time.






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






49. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'






50. '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)'