Exam 3: Computers and Mobile Devices

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A thief has unfortunately captured your ATM card number by placing a panel on top of the face of an ATM, which was virtually undetectable to you. What is this technology called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A friend of yours was talking on a mobile phone and her attention was diverted from something that was happening around her while she was on the phone. What phenomenon does this illustrate?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Recent photos you captured are low in quality. What is one of the first things to check? ​

What is the term for an ultrathin laptop (like the one shown in the accompanying figure)that uses the Windows operating system?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You received a new portable media player for your birthday. It is less than ideal as a gift, however, because you were hoping to do something with it, and it is not something you can do with the player. What is that thing you were hoping to do?

The trend is toward larger desktop tower form factors.

Human speech is digital.

Short text messages sent via a text message service are typically fewer than how many characters?

Batteries in a laptop, like the kind shown in the accompanying figure, typically do not last longer than those in a tablet.

USB, as in USB port, is short for ____________________.

List at least six precautions you should take to prevent technology-related tendonitis or CTS.

Which of the following refers to the case that contains and protects the motherboard?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your server room has ample floor space. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the technology featured in the trend known as the Internet of Things?

A(n)____________________ is an injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints.

Which of the following protects against electrical power variations?