Question 1

List and describe the three main examples of wireless communications technologies described in the chapter.

Accepted Answer

Student descriptions will vary but they should touch on the three technologies listed below: 
• Wi-Fi uses radio signals to provide high-speed Internet and network connections to computers and devices capable of communicating via Wi-Fi. Most computers and many mobile devices, such as smartphones and portable media players, can connect to a Wi-Fi network. 
• Bluetooth uses short-range radio signals to enable Bluetooth-enabled computers and devices to communicate with each other. For example, Bluetooth headsets allow you to connect a Bluetooth-enabled phone to a headset wirelessly. 
• Cellular radio uses the cellular network to enable high-speed Internet connections to devices with built-in compatible technology, such as smartphones. Cellular network providers use the categories 3G, 4G, and 5G to denote cellular transmission speeds, with 5G being the fastest.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to activate a mode that enables you to move an item with one finger to a new location on your new tablet?

Accepted Answer

A)  slide 
B)  double-tap 
C)  press and hold 
D)  swipe 
A)  slide 
B)  double-tap 
C)  press and hold 
D)  swipe C

Question 3

When you instruct a computer or mobile device to run an application, the computer or mobile device ____________________ its software, which means the application is copied from storage to memory.

Accepted Answer

loads

Question 4

Never start a computer with removable media inserted in the computer unless you are certain the media is uninfected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List at least four guidelines for creating strong passwords.

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary, but should

Question 6

____________________ software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ software consists of the programs that...

Question 7

Examples of communications devices are routers, wireless access points, and modems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In which gesture do you press and hold one finger on an object and then move the finger to the new location?

Accepted Answer

A)  swipe 
B)  tap 
C)  pinch 
D)  slide 
A)  swipe 
B)  tap 
C)  pinch 
D)  slide

Question 9

Examples of mobile users include engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A password is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet or numbers, that identifies one specific user.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: Thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base

Accepted Answer

The Answer of desktop and mobile device and search engine is...

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a tablet has no keyboard, how do you type on it?

Accepted Answer

A)  You activate a wired keyboard. 
B)  You use an on-screen keyboard. 
C)  You use a server to communicate with the tablet. 
D)  You use a keyboard application. 
A)  You activate a wired keyboard. 
B)  You use an on-screen keyboard. 
C)  You use a server to communicate with the tablet. 
D)  You use a keyboard application.

Question 13

Wi-Fi uses short-range radio signals to enable specially enabled computers and devices to communicate with each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n)____________________ is an input device that converts printed material into a form the computer can process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is an input device that converts...

Question 15

In which of the following mouse operations do you point to an item, hold down the left mouse button, move the item to the desired location on the screen, and then release the left mouse button?

Accepted Answer

A)  point 
B)  click 
C)  double-click 
D)  drag 
A)  point 
B)  click 
C)  double-click 
D)  drag

Question 16

In which gesture do you move two fingers together?

Accepted Answer

A)  stretch 
B)  pinch 
C)  swipe 
D)  slide 
A)  stretch 
B)  pinch 
C)  swipe 
D)  slide

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an example of data on a grade report?

Accepted Answer

A)  total semester hours 
B)  grade point average 
C)  course names 
D)  total credits 
A)  total semester hours 
B)  grade point average 
C)  course names 
D)  total credits

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: A series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them

Accepted Answer

The Answer of solid-state drive and memory card and digital is...

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce information, and store the information for future use

Accepted Answer

The Answer of server and smartphone and solid-state drive and is...

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your friend is playing a game on a computer, on what type of device would he see a big explosion within the game?

Accepted Answer

A)  Output 
B)  Input 
C)  Storage 
D)  Communications 
A)  Output 
B)  Input 
C)  Storage 
D)  Communications

List and describe the three main examples of wireless communications technologies described in the chapter.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to activate a mode that enables you to move an item with one finger to a new location on your new tablet?

When you instruct a computer or mobile device to run an application, the computer or mobile device ____________________ its software, which means the application is copied from storage to memory.

Never start a computer with removable media inserted in the computer unless you are certain the media is uninfected.

List at least four guidelines for creating strong passwords.

____________________ software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.

Examples of communications devices are routers, wireless access points, and modems.

In which gesture do you press and hold one finger on an object and then move the finger to the new location?

Examples of mobile users include engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists.

A password is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet or numbers, that identifies one specific user.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a tablet has no keyboard, how do you type on it?

Wi-Fi uses short-range radio signals to enable specially enabled computers and devices to communicate with each other.

A(n)____________________ is an input device that converts printed material into a form the computer can process.

In which of the following mouse operations do you point to an item, hold down the left mouse button, move the item to the desired location on the screen, and then release the left mouse button?

In which gesture do you move two fingers together?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an example of data on a grade report?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your friend is playing a game on a computer, on what type of device would he see a big explosion within the game?

Connecting and Communicating Online

Computers and Mobile Devices

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

Focus on Web Development

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Exam 1: Introducing Today S Technologies

List and describe the three main examples of wireless communications technologies described in the chapter.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to activate a mode that enables you to move an item with one finger to a new location on your new tablet?

When you instruct a computer or mobile device to run an application, the computer or mobile device ____________________ its software, which means the application is copied from storage to memory.

Never start a computer with removable media inserted in the computer unless you are certain the media is uninfected.

List at least four guidelines for creating strong passwords.

____________________ software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.

Examples of communications devices are routers, wireless access points, and modems.

In which gesture do you press and hold one finger on an object and then move the finger to the new location?

Examples of mobile users include engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists.

A password is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet or numbers, that identifies one specific user.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a tablet has no keyboard, how do you type on it?

Wi-Fi uses short-range radio signals to enable specially enabled computers and devices to communicate with each other.

A(n)____________________ is an input device that converts printed material into a form the computer can process.

In which of the following mouse operations do you point to an item, hold down the left mouse button, move the item to the desired location on the screen, and then release the left mouse button?

In which gesture do you move two fingers together?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is an example of data on a grade report?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If your friend is playing a game on a computer, on what type of device would he see a big explosion within the game?

Connecting and Communicating Online

Computers and Mobile Devices

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

Focus on Web Development

Practice Test for Mindtap

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