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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 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.






2. A port that uses a traditional telephone signal to connect a computer to the internet.






3. 'System that is used to control many 'back office' operations and processing functions such as billing - production - inventory management - and human resources management.'






4. A device such as a monitor - printer - or keyboard that connects to the system unit through ports.






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






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






7. '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






8. A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances (approximately 30 feet for bluetooth 1 and 60 feet for bluetooth 2). Often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets t






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






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






11. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






12. Any part of the computer you can physically touch.






13. System software that controls hardware devices.






14. The instructions programmers write in a higher-level language.






15. A device similar to a switch in an Ethernet network. It takes the place of a wireless network adapter and helps relay data between network nodes.






16. An application that is still under development.






17. 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.






18. A Windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit nonresponsive programs when you click End Task.






19. A small circuit board that holds a series of random access memory (RAM) chips.






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






21. When data merely travels the entire length of the communications medium and is received by all network devices.






22. 'Software that handles requests for information - Internet access - and the use of peripherals for the rest of the network nodes.'






23. An expansion card that is installed inside a system unit to translate binary data ( the 1s and the 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.






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






25. An output device for sound.






26. How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.






27. 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.






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






29. A mouse with a rollerball on top instead of on the bottom. Because you move the trackball with your fingers - it doesn't require much wrist motion - so it is considered healthier for your wrist than a traditional mouse.






30. A digit that corresponds to the on and off states of a computer's switches. A bit contains a value of either 0 or 1.






31. See local bus.






32. 'A network topology in which each node on the network is responsible for retransmitting the token - or the data - to other nodes.'






33. A computer running a specialized operating system that enables it to host Web pages (and other information) and provide requested Web pages to clients.






34. A program for editing digital video.






35. An agreement between the user and the software developer that must be accepted before installing the software on a computer.






36. '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.'






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






38. Programs for creating or editing two-dimensional line-based drawings.






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






40. A port to which a CRT monitor connects.






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






42. 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.






43. The first commercially available operating system to incorporate a graphical user interface (GUI) with user-friendly point-and-click technology.






44. '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.'






45. 'Programs that include image - video - and audio editing software - animation software - and other specialty software required to produce computer games - animations - and movies.'






46. A concentric circle that serves as a storage area on a hard drive platter.






47. Impact of read/write head against magnetic platter of the hard drive; often results in data loss.






48. 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.






49. A specially designed computer that can perform comples calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathmatical calcualtions are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).






50. A software holding area for printing jobs.