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Technology In Action - 2

Subjects : it-skills, literacy
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A topology comprised of several topologies and combined into one network.






2. A program that takes out redundancies in a file to reduce the file size.






3. 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.






4. The language computers use to process data into information - consisting of only the values 0 and 1.






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






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






7. '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.'






8. A type of technology used to transmit video signals; used on newer LCD monitors - as well as other multimedia devices such as televisions - DVD players - and projectors.






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






10. '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.'






11. 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.






12. A program that helps coordinate all print jobs being sent to the printer at the same time.






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






14. A wide area network (WAN) that links users in a specific geographic area (such as within a city or county).






15. A small - compact portable computer.






16. A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.






17. The 802.11 standard for wireless data transmissions established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).






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






19. 'Program code made publicly available for free; it can be copied - distributed - or changed without the stringent copyright protections of proprietary software products.'






20. 'The result of an action - such as a keystroke - mouse click - or signal to the printer - in the respective device (keyboard - mouse - or printer) to which the operating system responds.'






21. Software that is delivered on demand over the Internet.






22. An index of all sector numbers that the hard drive stores in a table to keep track of which sectors hold which files.






23. A keyboard that is distinguished by the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.






24. Twisted pair cable that contains a layer of foil shielding to reduce interference.






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






26. A computer that requests information from a server in a client/server network (such as your computer when you are connected to the Internet).






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






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






29. '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.'






30. 'The main function of an Internet appliance is easy access to the Internet - social networking sites - e-mail - video - news - and entertainment.'






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






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






33. A server that manages all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on the network.






34. '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






35. '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.'






36. A step-by-step guide that walks you through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task.






37. A special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process.






38. Software that provides street maps and written directions to locations.






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






40. 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.






41. A method of optical storage for digital data; originally developed for storing digital audio.






42. '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.'






43. A method of optical storage for digital data - developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.






44. (1) A set of rules for exchanging data and communication. (2) The first part of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) indicating the set of rules used to retrieve the specified document. The protocol is generally followed by a colon; two forward slashes






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






46. A network configuration in which the computers and peripherals are laid out in a configuration resembling a circle. Data flows around the circle from device to device in one direction only.






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






48. Software that translates spoken words into typed text.






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






50. 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.







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