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Technology In Action - 2
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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. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).
compact disc(CD)
nonvolatile storage
liquid crystal display(LCD)
media access control (MAC) address
2. '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.'
multitask
Internet appliance
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
personal information manager (PIM) software
3. A computer-controlled mannequin that simulates human body functions and reactions.Patient simulators are used in training doctors - nurses - and emergency services personnel by simulating dangerous situations that would put live patients at risk.
data
patient simulator
hard drive
Plug and Play (PnP)
4. An application program for creating dynamic slide shows such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote.
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
printer
presentation software
print server
5. An active topology (meaning that data is retransmitted) in which the nodes connect to a central communications device called a switch. The switch receives a signal from the sending node and retransmits it to the node that should receive it.
star topology
menu
device driver
access card reader
6. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.
preemptive multitasking
multiuser operating system (network operating system)
flat-panel monitor
mainframe
7. The radio waves or cable that transport data on a network.
media access control (MAC) address
file server
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
transmission media
8. 'A network - consisting of client and server computers - in which the clients make requests of the server and the server returns the response.'
trackpoint device
volatile storage
client/server network
packet (data packet)
9. The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system's motherboard - and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.
path separator
Software as a Service (SaaS)
random access memory (RAM)
network navigation device
10. A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.
macro
network adapter
mainframe
microphone(mic)
11. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.
ergonomics
impact printer
token
jam signal
12. The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to perform different tasks.
software
bluetooth
CPU usage
application programming interface (API)
13. '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.'
online mapping service
binary digit(bit)
gigabit Ethernet
core
14. A network that uses public communication pathways (usually the Internet) to provide branch offices or employees who are not at the office with secure access to the company network. VPNs maintain privacy by using secure data communication protocols.
virtual private network (VPN)
scalability
device driver
file server
15. 'The top level of the filing structure in a computer system. In Windows computers - the root directory of the hard drive is represented as C:.'
access card reader
root directory
Disk Cleanup
monitor (display screen)
16. Manipulating or organizing data into information.
random access memory (RAM)
processing
network
read-only memory (ROM)
17. A utility in Windows that restores system settings to a specific previous date when everything was working properly.
System Restore
hybrid topology
brute force attack
protocol
18. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one thousand bytes.
kilobyte(KB)
UNIX
simulation software
library
19. About a billion bytes
gigabyte(GB)
Error-Checking
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
seek time
20. 'A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.'
expansion card (adapter card)
packet (data packet)
vertical market software
mainframe
21. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'
trackpoint device
access time
utility program
operating system (OS)
22. 'Programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers - letters - and r
Internet appliance
switch
word processing software
application programming interface (API)
23. 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.
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
hard drive
CSMA/CD
network
24. Programs designed to provide users with entertainment. Computer games make up the vast majority of entertainment software.
bus (linear bus) topology
entertainment software
network adapter
local area network (LAN)
25. Eight binary digits(bits)
Internet appliance
metropolitan area network (MAN)
peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing
byte
26. A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.
pixel
802.11 standard
binary language
graphical user interface (GUI)
27. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'
Internet appliance
sector
file allocation table (FAT)
software license
28. '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.'
monitor (display screen)
client
path separator
random access memory (RAM)
29. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'
Software as a Service (SaaS)
modem port
multimedia software
scrollbar
30. When the operating system processes the task assigned a higher priority before processing a task that has been assigned a lower priority.
solid state drive(SSD)
virtual private network (VPN)
preemptive multitasking
Safe mode
31. The process of installing all the files and programs from the distribution CD to the computer's hard drive.
video card
audio editing software
full installation
file compression utility
32. A software holding area for printing jobs.
Disk Cleanup
presentation software
print queue
notebook computer
33. A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package.
platter
software suite
speaker
public domain
34. A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on tough-sensitive screens.
external SATA
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable
stylus
resolution
35. 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.
universal serial bus (USB) port
audio editing software
blu-ray disc(BD)
optical mouse
36. 'Programs for managing finances - such as Intuit's Quicken and Microsoft Money - which include electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools.'
cursor control key
nonvolatile storage
computer forensics
financial planning software
37. 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.
paging
system software
multimedia software
data transfer rate (bandwidth)
38. 'A program that provides traditional classroom tools - such as calendars and grade books - over the Internet - as well as areas for students to exchange ideas and information in chat rooms - discussion forums - and e-mail.'
hibernate
sound card
course management software
track
39. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.
Last Known Good Configuration
hyperthreading
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
video memory
40. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).
wide area network (WAN)
Plug and Play (PnP)
client
video graphics array (VGA) port
41. Acts as a go-between for computers on the internal network and the external network (the Internet).
proxy server
print queue
boot process
integrated help
42. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.
sound card
freeware
projector
scalability
43. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.
fiber-optic cable
wireless range extender
radio frequency identification tag (RFID tag)
client
44. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.
clock speed
frame
binary digit(bit)
Web server
45. 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.
computer forensics
thrashing
desktop computer
course management software
46. '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.'
icon
radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags)
library
database server
47. 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.
application server
DVD-RAM
ethernet port
802.11 standard
48. 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.
all-in-one printer
system software
compact disc(CD)
jam signal
49. 'A hierarchical structure that include files - folders - and drives used to create a more organized and efficient computer.'
nonimpact printer
directory
monitor (display screen)
bridge
50. The first commercially available operating system to incorporate a graphical user interface (GUI) with user-friendly point-and-click technology.
customer relationship management (CRM) software
organic light-emitting diode(OLED) displays
wireless network interface card (wireless NIC)
Mac OS