Question 1

When purchasing a mobile computer, which of the following is NOT recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you have large fingers, you should not purchase a computer with a small, condensed keyboard. 
B)  Upgrading a mobile computer's memory and internal storage may be less expensive at the time of initial purchase. 
C)  Consider purchasing a second battery if you plan to use your mobile device for a long time without access to an outlet. 
D)  The availability of ports is not important because you can always add ports. 
A)  If you have large fingers, you should not purchase a computer with a small, condensed keyboard. 
B)  Upgrading a mobile computer's memory and internal storage may be less expensive at the time of initial purchase. 
C)  Consider purchasing a second battery if you plan to use your mobile device for a long time without access to an outlet. 
D)  The availability of ports is not important because you can always add ports. D

Question 2

A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer--and the most expensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Older USB devices run faster in a new USB port.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A point-and-shoot camera is a high-end digital camera that has interchangeable lenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How many instructions are supercomputers capable of processing in a single second?

Accepted Answer

A)  thousands 
B)  millions 
C)  billions 
D)  trillions 
A)  thousands 
B)  millions 
C)  billions 
D)  trillions

Question 6

A(n) ______ client is a terminal that looks like a desktop but has limited capabilities and components.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ client is a terminal that...

Question 7

A(n) ______ computer is a PC designed to be in a stationary location.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ computer is a PC designed...

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You use a POS terminal at work. Which of the following is the type of business at which you likely work?

Accepted Answer

A)  financial 
B)  retail 
C)  research laboratory 
D)  library 
A)  financial 
B)  retail 
C)  research laboratory 
D)  library

Question 9

An ATM asks you to enter a numeric password, called a PIN, which stands for Private Identity Name.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

List guidelines for purchasing a smartphone.

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary, but should

Question 11

A(n) ______ digital camera can communicate wirelessly with other devices and can include apps.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ digital camera can communicate wirelessly...

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A(n) ______ notification is a message that initiates from the sending location without a request from the receiver. With a(n) ______ notification, the receiver requests information from the sending location.

Accepted Answer

A)  push, pull 
B)  input, output 
C)  opt-in, opt-out 
D)  receive, request 
A)  push, pull 
B)  input, output 
C)  opt-in, opt-out 
D)  receive, request

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about e-book readers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most e-book readers can store thousands of books. 
B)  Batteries usually have a long life. 
C)  E-book readers are available with an electronic paper black-and-white screen or a color screen. 
D)  E-book readers usually are larger than both smartphones and tablets. 
A)  Most e-book readers can store thousands of books. 
B)  Batteries usually have a long life. 
C)  E-book readers are available with an electronic paper black-and-white screen or a color screen. 
D)  E-book readers usually are larger than both smartphones and tablets.

Question 14

A(n) ______ device is a small, mobile computing device designed to be worn. Examples include activity trackers and smartwatches.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ device is a small, mobile...

Question 15

A mail server stores and manages email lists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Your collection of stored digital media is called a media ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your collection of stored digital media is...

Question 17

Data that a computer accepts and processes is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  input 
B)  digital facts 
C)  information 
D)  bytes 
A)  input 
B)  digital facts 
C)  information 
D)  bytes

Question 18

Smartphones and other mobile devices often can function as a portable media player.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following would not fit on a desk or your hand?

Accepted Answer

A)  PC 
B)  mobile computer 
C)  supercomputer 
D)  game console 
A)  PC 
B)  mobile computer 
C)  supercomputer 
D)  game console

Question 20

A(n) ______ tablet has a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base, with the lid and base connected by a swivel-type hinge.

Accepted Answer

A)  convertible 
B)  detachable 
C)  slate 
D)  ultrathin 
A)  convertible 
B)  detachable 
C)  slate 
D)  ultrathin

When purchasing a mobile computer, which of the following is NOT recommended?

A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer--and the most expensive.

Older USB devices run faster in a new USB port.

A point-and-shoot camera is a high-end digital camera that has interchangeable lenses.

How many instructions are supercomputers capable of processing in a single second?

A(n) ______ client is a terminal that looks like a desktop but has limited capabilities and components.

A(n) ______ computer is a PC designed to be in a stationary location.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You use a POS terminal at work. Which of the following is the type of business at which you likely work?

An ATM asks you to enter a numeric password, called a PIN, which stands for Private Identity Name.

List guidelines for purchasing a smartphone.

A(n) ______ digital camera can communicate wirelessly with other devices and can include apps.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A(n) notification is a message that initiates from the sending location without a request from the receiver. With a(n) notification, the receiver requests information from the sending location.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about e-book readers?

A(n) ______ device is a small, mobile computing device designed to be worn. Examples include activity trackers and smartwatches.

A mail server stores and manages email lists.

Your collection of stored digital media is called a media ______.

Data that a computer accepts and processes is called ______.

Smartphones and other mobile devices often can function as a portable media player.

Which of the following would not fit on a desk or your hand?

A(n) ______ tablet has a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base, with the lid and base connected by a swivel-type hinge.

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Exam 3: Computers and Mobile Devices

When purchasing a mobile computer, which of the following is NOT recommended?

A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer--and the most expensive.

Older USB devices run faster in a new USB port.

A point-and-shoot camera is a high-end digital camera that has interchangeable lenses.

How many instructions are supercomputers capable of processing in a single second?

A(n) ______ client is a terminal that looks like a desktop but has limited capabilities and components.

A(n) ______ computer is a PC designed to be in a stationary location.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You use a POS terminal at work. Which of the following is the type of business at which you likely work?

An ATM asks you to enter a numeric password, called a PIN, which stands for Private Identity Name.

List guidelines for purchasing a smartphone.

A(n) ______ digital camera can communicate wirelessly with other devices and can include apps.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A(n) ______ notification is a message that initiates from the sending location without a request from the receiver. With a(n) ______ notification, the receiver requests information from the sending location.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about e-book readers?

A(n) ______ device is a small, mobile computing device designed to be worn. Examples include activity trackers and smartwatches.

A mail server stores and manages email lists.

Your collection of stored digital media is called a media ______.

Data that a computer accepts and processes is called ______.

Smartphones and other mobile devices often can function as a portable media player.

Which of the following would not fit on a desk or your hand?

A(n) ______ tablet has a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base, with the lid and base connected by a swivel-type hinge.

Introducing Todays Technologies

Connecting and Communicating Online

Programs and Apps

Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

Computing Components

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communicating Digital Content

Building Solutions

Working in the Enterprise: Systems, Certifications

Focus on Web Development

Filters

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A(n) notification is a message that initiates from the sending location without a request from the receiver. With a(n) notification, the receiver requests information from the sending location.