Exam 3: Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

You are looking for a general-purpose port to connect two devices together. Which of the following is your best bet?

Which of the following kinds of computing refers to an environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet?

At your local supermarket there is a kiosk that allows you to rent your favorite movie on DVD. Of which of the following is this an example?

A joystick is a handheld vertical lever, mounted on a base, that you move in different directions to control the actions of the simulated vehicle or player.

You have a new e-book reader and you are expecting to be away on a long hike with it. How many hours of reading can you get from it before needing to recharge it?

Which of the following is an external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device?

Which of the following terms would you be looking for if you want to make a purchase of a variety of software at the same time that you purchase your new desktop?

Which of the following is your library using because it costs less, is easier to maintain, and uses less power than desktop computers?

A(n) ____________________ joins a cable to a port.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 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 consideration from that buyer's guide?

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.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 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. All of the following are considerations you should make at the time of purchase EXCEPT ____.

The trend is toward larger desktop tower form factors.

Which of the following is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with each other?

Which of the following is NOT a likely complaint of someone who spends his or her workday using the computer?

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

Which of the following exists in the form of a single circuit board?

A type of computer usually has only one user. Which of the following is most likely to be the type of computer?

Physical servers are easier to manage than virtual servers.

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