Exam 3: Computers and Mobile Devices

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

A large amount of e-waste ends up polluting developing countries, who accept the materials for profit.

Tendonitis is inflammation of the nerve that connects the forearm to the palm of the wrist.

Many handheld computers communicate wirelessly with other devices or computers.

A(n)____________________ is the point at which a peripheral device attached to or communicates with a computer or mobile device so that the peripheral device can send data to or receive information from the computer or mobile device.

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your manager has asked you to shift usage and consumption of technology resources from a local environment managed by in-house IT staff to the Internet. What kind of computing will allow you to accomplish her goal?

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

Which of the following is an affordable and lightweight digital camera with lenses built into it and a screen that displays an approximation of the image to be photographed?

List at least seven of the specifications that a surge protector should meet or exceed.

____________________ is a technology-related health condition that affects eyesight.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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?

Which of the following is the term for unsolicited mail messages?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you are looking to use a Bluetooth device and do not want to extend its range with additional equipment, which of the following is the approximate distance you can expect between your device and the device with which it is transmitting data?

A(n)____________________ is an external device that attaches to a mobile computer or device, which contains a power connection and provides connections to peripheral devices.

____________________ is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device.

What is the term for the smallest element in an electronic image?

A mobile console is a device that combines features of a smartphone with a tablet, like the one shown in the accompanying figure.

Which of the following cameras is a high-end digital camera that has interchangeable lenses and uses a mirror to display on its screen an exact replica of the image to be photographed?

Port replicators sometimes disable ports on the mobile computer to prevent conflicts among the devices on the computer and port replicator.