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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. 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.






2. 'A section of a hard drive platter - wedge-shaped from the center of the platter to the edge.'






3. A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts.






4. '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.'






5. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enables you to both read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






6. A common output device that displays text - graphics - and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).






7. A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it is housed inside the system unit.






8. That status of software(or other created works) that are not protected by copyright.






9. A UTP cable type that provides more than 1 GB of throughput.






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






11. A device that amplifies your wireless signal to get it out to parts of your home that are experiencing poor connectivity.






12. 'A device for transmitting data on a network. A switch makes decisions - based on the media access control (MAC) address of the data - as to where the data is to be sent.'






13. A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from - and maybe even write to - CDs - DVDs - or Blu-ray discs.






14. A feature in the Windows operating system that lets individuals view and change the properties of all hardware devices attached to the computer.






15. 'A program with a specific purpose that must guarantee certain response times for particular computing tasks - or else the machine's application is useless. Real-time operating systems are found in many types of robotic equipment.'






16. A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or is built into a notebook computer and is usually used to transfer live video.






17. A type of network in which users are responsible for creating their own data backups and for providing security for their computers.






18. The combination of a computer's operating system and processor. The two most common platform types are the PC and the Apple Macintosh.






19. '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.'






20. Cables made of copper wires that are twisted around each other and are surrounded by a plastic jacket (such as traditional home phone wire).






21. Video interface technology that newer LCD monitors - as well as other mutlimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors - use to connect to a PC.






22. 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.






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






24. 'Small blocks of memory - located directly on and next to the central processing unit (CPU) chip - that act as holding places for recently or frequently used instructions or data that the CPU accesses the most. When these instructions or data are sto






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






26. 'The time it takes for the hard drive's read/write heads to move over the surface of the disk - between tracks - to the correct track.'






27. 'A specialized logic chip that is dedicated to quickly displaying and calculating visual data such as shadows - textures - and luminosity.'






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






29. A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.






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






31. A notebook computer designed specifically to work with handwriting recognition technology.






32. 'A device that reads information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card-like access card (such as a student ID card); card readers are easily programmed by adding authorized ID card numbers - Social Security numbers - and so on.'






33. 'One of two recognized DVD formats that enable you to read - record (R) - and rewrite (RW) data on the disc.'






34. The most popular transmission media option for Ethernet networks. UTP cable is composed of four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other to reduce electrical interference.






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






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






37. A small - joystick-like nub that enables you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.






38. The layout and structure of the network.






39. A type of monitor that is lighter and more energy-efficient than a CRT monitor; often used with portbale computers such as notebooks.






40. The ability to easily add more users to a network without affecting the performance of the other network nodes (computers or peripherals).






41. The number of bits a video card uses to store data about each pixel on the monitor.






42. 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.






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






44. 'In later versions of Windows operating systems - a feature that displays open and favorite applications for easy access.'






45. Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them.






46. An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed Internet connection.






47. 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.






48. Eight binary digits(bits)






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






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