Exam 3: Computers and Mobile Devices

Your electric service has been failing with some frequency lately because of a lot of storms, and you are looking for more peace of mind when it comes to a reliable power source for your computer. Which of the following could help?

Which of the following is not a determinant of the category in which a computer best fits?

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?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. a. pixel b. USB port c. mobile device d. port replicator e. CPU f. system unit g. virtualization h. SMS i. embedded computer j. resolution k. terminal l. cloud computing m. game server n. phablet o. laptop p. spam q. Bluetooth r. port s. media library t. connector -Technology that uses short-range radio signals to transmit data between two specifically enabled devices

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

Which of the following is not a feature of a point-and-shoot camera?

Cloud computing uses server virtualization.

What is the term for the technology that allows users to view message details such as the length of calls, for example?

-Which design of tablet, as shown on the right in the accompanying figure, has an attached keyboard?

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

A port replicator is similar to a docking station, but it has more functionality.

A(n) ____________________ occurs when the electrical supply or voltage drops, often defined as more than five percent, below the normal volts.

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?

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?

____________________ is a technology-related health condition that affects eyesight.

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. ​ You are very intrigued by the prospects of a sizeable screen for your new laptop. Which of the following is the most you could expect in terms of screen size if you were to purchase an ultrathin laptop?

The trend is toward larger desktop tower form factors.

Some phones use ____________________ text input, where you press one key on the keyboard or keypad for each letter in a word and software on the phone anticipates the word you want.

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

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