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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. An expansion card that enables a computer to produce sounds that are omnidirectional or three dimensional.






2. An application program such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 that enables a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily.






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






4. 'A method of data collision detection in which a node connected to the network listens (that is - has carrier sense) to determine that no other nodes are currently transmitting data signals; short for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Dete






5. 'On the desktop - the bar that appears at the side or bottom of the window and controls which part of the information is displayed on the screen.'






6. A cable that transmits data at close to the speed of light along glass or plastic fibers.






7. The memory that the computer's operating system uses.






8. 'A Windows utility (found in the Control Panel) that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to another storage device - such as a DVD or external hard






9. A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon - thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.






10. A special shelf inside a computer case that is designed to hold storage devices.






11. The space on the hard drive where the operating system stores data if there isn't enough random access memory (RAM) to hold all of the programs you're currently trying to run.






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






13. '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.'






14. The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information.






15. A measure of processing speed equal to 1 million hertz.






16. Any copyrighted software that can be used for free.






17. 'A 3D modeling program used to create automated designs - technical drawings - and model visualizations.'






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






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






20. A software program or hardware device designed to prevent unauthorized access to computers or networks.






21. 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.






22. 'A single-user - single-task operating system created by Microsoft. MS-DOS was the first widely installed operating system in personal computers.'






23. 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.






24. '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






25. A home that has a computer and other digital devices that are all connected to a home network.






26. A drive that plugs into a universal serial bus(USB) port on a computer and stores data digitally. Also called USB drive - jump drive - or thumb drive.






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






28. A device (such as a printer or external hard drive) that can be attached directly to a network instead of needing to attach to a computer on the network.






29. Eight binary digits(bits)






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






31. Programs that perform basic editing tasks on audio files such as cutting dead air space from the beginning or end of a song or cutting a portion from the middle.






32. 'The process that occurs after the read/write head of the hard drive locates the correct track - and then waits for the correct sector to spin to the read/write head.'






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. A hardware device used to enter - or input - data (text - images - and sounds) and instructions (user responses and commands) into a computer. Some input devices are keyboards and mice.






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






41. The process of sending jobs formerly performed in the U.S. to other countries.






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






43. 'A drive that uses the same kind of memory that flash drives use - but can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.'






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






45. A fast transfer port.






46. Unwanted or junk e-mail






47. 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.






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






49. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






50. A specialized computing device designed to store and manage network data.