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






2. '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.'






3. '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.'






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






5. (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






6. A device that routes packets of data between two or more networks.






7. 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.






8. A device that uses some unique characteristic of human biology to identify authorized users.






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






10. A small - compact portable computer.






11. 'Someone who has training in computer and peripheral maintenance and repair - network design - and the installation of network software; installs new equipment - configures computers for users - repairs equipment - and assigns network access to users






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






13. A small segment of data that is bundled for sending over transmission media. Each packet contains the address of the computer or peripheral device to which it is being sent.






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. DVD format in which data can only be read and not written.






19. A printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.






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






21. 'An open source operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system - it is often used on Web servers.'






22. A server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user.






23. The process of swapping data or instructions that have been placed in the swap file for later use back into active random access memory (RAM). The contents of the hard drive's swap file then become less active data or instructions.






24. 'A device on a network such as a router - hub - and switch that moves data signals around the network.'






25. The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing ( the 'brains' of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functionsperformed by the computer's other componen






26. 'The exact location of a file - starting with the drive in which the file is located - and including all folders - subfolders (if any) - the file name - and the extension. (Example: C:Usersusername DocumentsIllustrationsEBronte.jpg)'






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






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






29. One billion hertz






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






31. An expansion card that attached to the motherboard inside the system unit and the enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.






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






33. A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.






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. 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.






36. 'An application program - such as Intuit's TurboTax or H&R Block's TaxCut - for preparing state and federal taxes. Each program offers a complete set of tax forms and instructions as well as expert advice on how to complete each form.'






37. 'An operating system by Microsoft that incorporates a user-friendly - graphical interface.'






38. An application that is still under development.






39. A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn - such as maps and architectural plans.






40. A collection of files stored on a computer.






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






42. A single software program that incorporates the most commonly used tools of many productivity software programs.






43. '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.'






44. 'Someone who has training in computer and peripheral maintenance and repair - network design - and the installation of network software; installs new equipment - configures computers for users - repairs equipment - and assigns network access to users






45. 'A group of two or more computers (or nodes) that are configured to share information and resources such as printers - files - and databases.'






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






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






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






49. 'A form included in many productivity applications that provides the basic structure for a particular kind of document - spreadsheet - or presentation.'






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