Question 1

The input from a POS terminal serves as output to other computers to maintain sales records, update inventory, verify credit, and perform other activities associated with sales transactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The video clips that users of video message services send are typically how long?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 seconds 
B)  30 seconds 
C)  2 minutes 
D)  10 minutes or more

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  embedded computers 
B)  Flash drives 
C)  SSDs 
D)  virtual computing

Question 5

Docking stations may include slots for memory cards, optical disc drives, and other devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to find a device that can connect to your mobile device and enable you to print. Which of the following do you use?

Accepted Answer

A)  embedded computer 
B)  peripheral 
C)  telemetry 
D)  integrated system

Question 7

One advantage of dedicated servers is that they usually do not demand as much memory or storage as other computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following would allow you to capture a series of images with your camera in rapid succession?

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid mode 
B)  burst mode 
C)  quick mode 
D)  shooting mode

Question 9

The distinction among categories of computers is always very clear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for a computer to provide a central location for online game play. What kind of computer do you need?

Accepted Answer

A)  minicomputer 
B)  mainframe 
C)  supercomputer 
D)  server

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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?

Accepted Answer

A)  media kiosk 
B)  film kiosk 
C)  vending kiosk 
D)  photo kiosk

Question 12

Short text messages sent via a text message service are typically fewer than how many characters?

Accepted Answer

A)  300 
B)  445 
C)  500 
D)  700

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: The case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard disk drive, memory, and other electronic components of the computer from damage
Your collection of stored digital media
Another name for text message service
The number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device
The point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device
Another name for a notebook computer
Unsolicited email messages
A computer, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server
Joins a cable to a port
Technology that uses short-range radio signals to transmit data between two specifically enabled devices
Can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector
Provides a central location for online game play
Functions as a component in a larger product
A computing device small enough to hold in your hand
The smallest element in an electronic image
A device that combines the features of a smartphone with a tablet
The electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer
An external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device
An environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet
The practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers and storage devices

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Bluetooth and media library and embedded computer is...

Question 14

Which of the following types of computers targets a specific audience and offers high-quality audio, video, and graphics with optimal performance for sophisticated single-user and networked or Internet multiplayer games?

Accepted Answer

A)  multiplayer 
B)  gaming desktop 
C)  handheld 
D)  encapsulated

Question 15

A(n) ____________________ is a flat, electronic device divided into panels that users press with their feet in response to instructions from a music video game.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a flat, electronic device...

Question 16

Which of the following is a device that plugs in a USB port on the computer or mobile device and contains multiple USB ports?

Accepted Answer

A)  USB matrix 
B)  USB receiver 
C)  USB hub 
D)  USB replicator

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a type of kiosk?

Accepted Answer

A)  financial 
B)  ticket 
C)  media 
D)  visitor

Question 18

Port replicators sometimes disable ports on the mobile computer to prevent conflicts among the devices on the computer and port replicator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of List at least seven of the specifications...

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ joins a cable to a...

Exam 3: Computers and Mobile Devices

The input from a POS terminal serves as output to other computers to maintain sales records, update inventory, verify credit, and perform other activities associated with sales transactions.

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.

The video clips that users of video message services send are typically how long?

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

Docking stations may include slots for memory cards, optical disc drives, and other devices.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to find a device that can connect to your mobile device and enable you to print. Which of the following do you use?

One advantage of dedicated servers is that they usually do not demand as much memory or storage as other computers.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following would allow you to capture a series of images with your camera in rapid succession?

The distinction among categories of computers is always very clear.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are looking for a computer to provide a central location for online game play. What kind of computer do you need?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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?

Short text messages sent via a text message service are typically fewer than how many characters?

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

Which of the following types of computers targets a specific audience and offers high-quality audio, video, and graphics with optimal performance for sophisticated single-user and networked or Internet multiplayer games?

A(n) ____________________ is a flat, electronic device divided into panels that users press with their feet in response to instructions from a music video game.

Which of the following is a device that plugs in a USB port on the computer or mobile device and contains multiple USB ports?

Which of the following is NOT a type of kiosk?

Port replicators sometimes disable ports on the mobile computer to prevent conflicts among the devices on the computer and port replicator.

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

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