Exam 3: Computers and Mobile Devices

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.

Cloud computing allows a company to diversify its network and server infrastructure.

Point-and-shoot cameras are much heavier and larger than SLR cameras.

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

Some users of e-books prefer the electronic paper black-and-white screen over the models with color screens because the electronic paper resembles a paper page from a book.

Teen drivers statistically are more susceptible to being distracted while driving.

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

Which of the following are large, expensive, powerful computers that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously and store tremendous amounts of data, instructions, and information?

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

You are investigating a problem with the motherboard, what are the two main components to check out?

Which of the following is built into an upright cabinet that stands alone?

You should always try to purchase the least powerful desktop available as a means of getting the best bargain.

Batteries in a laptop, like the kind shown in the accompanying figure, typically do not last longer than those in a tablet.

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

Which of the following terms includes speakers, webcams, and printers as examples?

Most extended warranties cover the repair and replacement of computer components beyond the standard warranty.

What is the technology featured in the trend known as the Internet of Things?

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

Many desktops have a(n) ____________________ tower that is a separate device from a monitor.

The disorder known as ____________________ occurs when the technology consumes someone's entire social life.