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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 special numerical code that prioritizes requests from various devices. These requests then are placed in the interrupt table in the computer's primary memory.






2. Any of the main files of an operating system.






3. 'A complete processing section from a CPU - embedded into one physical chip.'






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






5. 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.






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






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






8. A computer that provides resources to other computers on a network.






9. '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






10. A card installed in a system that connects with wireless access points on the network.






11. A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text - pictures (graphics) - sounds (audio) - or video.






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






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






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






15. System software that controls hardware devices.






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






17. 'The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions - including the management of hardware - peripherals - and software.'






18. The amount of random access memory (RAM) that is installed in a computer.






19. A device that allows you to capture sound waves - such as those created by your voice - and transfer them to digital format on your computer.






20. 'A mini-application that runs on the desktop - offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item.'






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






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






23. 'A large - expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.'






24. A Windows feature that starts the computer by using the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown.






25. See eSata.






26. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances. Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.






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






28. A network used to connect wireless devices (such as Bluetooth-enabled devices) in close proximity to each other.






29. 'A process that involves examining incoming data packets to ensure they originated from - or are authorized by - valid users on the internal network.'






30. 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.






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






32. Pernament storage - as in read-only memory (ROM).






33. The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.






34. '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.'






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






36. 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.






37. 'A wireless standard established in 1997 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; also known as WiFi (short for Wireless Fidelity) - it enables wireless network devices to work seamlessly with other networks and devices.'






38. A server used to fulfill one specific function (such as handling e-mail).






39. A hard drive that is installed inside the system unit.






40. 'A server that handles all communications between the network and other networks - including managing Internet connectivity.'






41. A measure of the greatest amount of light showing when a monitor is displaying pure white; measured as candelas per square meter (cd/m^2) or nits.






42. '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.'






43. 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.






44. The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data.






45. A fast transfer port.






46. RAM that is included as part of a video card.






47. A network name that wireless routers use to identify themselves.






48. 'A device connected to a network such as a computer - a peripheral (such as a printer) - or a communications device (such as a modem).'






49. 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).






50. 'Unlike the command- and menu-driven interfaces used in earlier software - GUIs display graphics and use the point-and-click technology of the mouse and cursor - making them much more user-friendly.'