Exam 6: Software and Hardware Interaction

When a computer is embedded into a device, it requires input from the user to perform its task.

A computer's features include processing capacity and storage capacity.

A laptop computer houses its processing components in the same case that holds the monitor.

Cara is trying to decide between purchasing a tablet or laptop computer.  Cara learns that the average battery life of a tablet is about ____ hours.

A tablet is the computer of choice for many users due to its size, weight, and _____.

A smartphone with a screen larger than 5 inches is referred to as a(n) ____________________.

A netbook computer has less storage space and power than a laptop. ____________________

A smartphone's screen is measured in characters per inch. ____________________

Which of the following storage types does a smartphone use for its main storage?

List and describe five factors to consider when deciding to purchase a tablet or laptop computer.

Rafael is helping Ashley understand how a server can provide network services to respond to user requests. Rafael tells Ashley that when user requests for more data increase, the server must apply _____.

A hardware enthusiast would purchase a _____ computer so he/she can easily upgrade its components.

The higher a processor's speed, the better the overall performance of the computer.

The price of a laptop computer increases when you add processing power, ____________________, and storage space.

A small business uses enterprise servers to share programs and files with its employees. ____________________

An e-book uses a(n) _____ display.

A virtual keyboard can be found on all of the following devices EXCEPT: _____.

The U.S. government relies on the power of a mainframe computer to gather and tabulate census information.

The clock speed of the processor is measured in _____.