Exam 3: Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

You are looking for a computer to provide a central location for online game play. What kind of computer do you need?

People suffering from technology overload feel distressed when deprived of technology, even for a short length of time.

Netbooks weigh more than traditional laptops, like the kind shown in the accompanying figure.

What percent of e-waste is recycled?

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.

You are outside in a public park 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?

Batteries in a laptop, like the kind shown in the accompanying figure, typically last longer than those in a tablet.

Many game console models include internal disk drives or memory to store games and other media.

You are storing a new worksheet online for members of your project team to be able to share access to it. What kind of computing is this an example of?

You are going to make a decision about a server purchase based on whether it is a rack server, a blade server, or a tower server. On which of the following are you basing your decision?

Which of the following is an example of a mobile device?

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

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

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

CTS is inflammation of a tendon due to repeated motion or stress on that tendon.

Last night, you experienced a power increase that lasted for less than one thousandth of a second. What is the term for this?

You need a version of USB technology that will support older USB devices, of which you have many, as well as newer ones. What word do you want to see in the specs?

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?