Exam 3: Computers and Mobile Devices

One common method of thwarting a smartphone thief is not to use the phone to check the time.

Which kind of keyboard projects an image of a keyboard on a flat surface?

Newer versions of USB can charge connected mobile devices even when the computer is not in use.

Docking stations may include slots for memory cards, optical disc drives, and other devices.

Cloud computing allows a company to diversify its network and server infrastructure.

One symptom of technology addiction is the inability to stop using technology.

A(n) ____________________ is an input device that uses laser beams to read bar codes on products.

Which of the following is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product?

Which of the following is an alternative to the use of your finger to enter data on a tablet like the one shown in the accompanying figure?

In addition to basic phone capabilities, list at least six features of today's smartphones.

Some users configure a desktop to function as a server on a network.

The trend is toward larger desktop tower form factors.

You have had your desktop for several years and you have decided that it is time for you to purchase a new one. Before heading online to make your purchase, you re-familiarize yourself with a buyer's guide that you found in your Discovering Computers textbook. Which of the following is not a hidden cost to which the buyer's guide refers?

You have purchased a surge protector and you are happy with it, in part because it has an appropriate Joule rating. What is that rating?

You need to store and manage all the Microsoft Office files for your office. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

You are inside a sports arena with your friend. Both of you have Wi-Fi devices. For the devices to communicate with each other, what is the maximum distance they can be apart in this closed space?

You have a camera with a 16 MP resolution. How many pixels are represented by that resolution?

The use of software to divide a physical server logically into many virtual servers is known as ____________________.

You should always try to purchase the least powerful desktop available as a means of getting the best bargain.

After doing some research into the replacement of your desktop, you decide that a mobile computer might in fact be a better choice for you. You switch gears and reread the buyer's guide for mobile computer purchases from your Discovering Computers textbook. You are very intrigued by the prospects of a sizeable screen for your new laptop. Which of the following is the most you could expect in terms of screen size if you were to purchase an ultrathin laptop?