Exam 2: Digital Devices

__________ device has a keyboard as the base and a screen on the hinged cover.

The advantages of liquid crystal display (LCD) screens include _________________.

What type of computer should you consider purchasing if you want a portable system that is great for consuming content such as books, music, and videos but not so great for creating content or multitasking?

A(n) ___________ is a special category of laptop, designed to be connected to the Internet for most routine computing activities.

Computers that operate in essentially the same way and use the same software are said to be ______.

A(n) ____________ printer has a nozzle-like print head that sprays ink onto paper to form characters and graphics.

The most popular battery type used in today's electronic devices is __________.

Which of the following is an example of a computer that is a small, lightweight personal computer that is designed like a clam shell?

A(n) ___________ is a copy of one or more files that is made in case the originals become damaged.

A(n) __________ is a multipurpose device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions.

A(n) ____________ is special high-speed memory that allows a microprocessor to access data more rapidly than from memory located elsewhere on the system board.

Component systems are currently the most popular form factor for digital devices.

Self-driving vehicles use a(n) ____________________ algorithm to gather data, analyze it, and then carry out required actions.

When a program begins, the memory address of the first instruction is placed in a part of the microprocessor's control unit called a(n) __________.

A(n) ____________ measures magnetic fields and can be used as a compass to determine orientation relative to magnetic north.

Software applications are sometimes referred to as _______, especially in the context of handheld devices.

All remote storage is considered to be cloud storage.

Keyboards and printers are two examples of _________ devices.

A dual in-line package (DIP) is a square chip package, typically used for microprocessors, with pins arranged in concentric squares.

The term __________ device is used for devices such as printers, display devices, storage devices, mice, and headsets that are connected to the system unit of a computer.