Deck 3: Computers and Mobile Devices

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In a blade server, like in a rack server, the chassis is fastened in place to a flat surface.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The trend is toward larger desktop tower form factors.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

All-in-one desktops are usually more expensive than purchasing a system unit and monitor separately.

Question 5

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

Question 6

A mobile console is a device that combines features of a smartphone with a tablet, like the one shown in the accompanying figure.

Question 7

Malware authors rarely focus on social media because it is so difficult to get personal information via that channel.

Question 8

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

Question 9

Physical servers are easier to manage than virtual servers.

Question 10

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.

Question 11

Cloud computing uses server virtualization.

Question 12

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

Question 13

Some cloud computing services automatically add more network and server capacity to a company's website as demand for services of the website increase.

Question 14

Many handheld computers communicate wirelessly with other devices or computers.

Question 15

Peripheral devices usually occupy space inside a system unit.

Question 16

An ATM is a self-service banking terminal that connects to a host computer through a network.

Question 17

While ultrathin laptops like the kind shown in the accompanying figure are adequate for everyday computing tasks, you would want to use a netbook to complete processor-intensive tasks.

Question 18

Some users configure a desktop to function as a server on a network.

Question 19

Batteries in a laptop, like the kind shown in the accompanying figure, typically last longer than those in a tablet.

Question 20

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

Question 21

The distinction among categories of computers is always very clear.

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

E-books have no wear and tear.

Question 25

Features typically not found in cameras built into mobile phones include optical zoom, additional lenses, and scene modes.

Question 26

At a higher resolution, you can capture and store more images in your digital camera.

Question 27

Some handheld game device models are Internet capable for downloading games and apps.

Question 28

E-book readers are usually larger than tablets.

Question 29

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.

Question 30

Most computers and electronic devices are analog, which use continuous signals.

Question 31

Unlike answering machines, a computer in a voice mail system converts an analog voice message into digital form.

Question 32

Many game console models include internal disk drives or memory to store games and other media.

Question 33

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.

Question 34

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

Question 35

One common method of thwarting a smartphone thief is not to use the phone to check the time.

Question 36

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

Question 37

A large amount of e-waste ends up polluting developing countries, who accept the materials for profit.

Question 38

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

Question 39

Human speech is digital.

Question 40

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

Question 41

Which of the following companies does not manufacture computers that use the Windows operating system?

A) Dell
B) HP
C) Lenovo
D) Apple

Question 42

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

Question 43

Eyestrain associated with CVS is not thought to have serious or long-term consequences.

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

A) C++
B) C#
C) Windows
D) Visual Basic

Question 45

Mobile users are susceptible to hardware theft because the size and weight of their computers and devices make them easy to steal.

Question 46

What is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer?

A) motherboard
B) control unit
C) processor
D) arithmetic unit

Question 47

Which of the following is a portable, personal computer designed to fit on your lap?

A) handtop
B) desktop
C) PDA
D) notebook

Question 48

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

A) peripherals
B) integrated systems
C) ports
D) embedded computers

Question 49

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

A) convertible tablet
B) baseline tablet
C) slate tablet
D) dynamic tablet

Question 50

Ergonomic studies have shown that using the correct type and configuration of chair, keyboard, display device, and work surface helps users work comfortably and efficiently and helps protect their health.

Question 51

A UPS connects your computer and a power source.

Question 52

People suffering from technology overload feel distressed when deprived of technology, even for a short length of time.

Question 53

One symptom of technology addiction is the inability to stop using technology.

Question 54

A brownout is a complete power failure.

Question 55

CTS is inflammation of a tendon due to repeated motion or stress on that tendon.

Question 56

Lower back pain sometimes is caused from poor posture.

Question 57

Tendonitis is inflammation of the nerve that connects the forearm to the palm of the wrist.

Question 58

Which of the following is an alternative to the use of your finger to enter data on a tablet like the one shown in the accompanying figure?

A) tapper
B) quickpen
C) stylus
D) phablet

Question 59

Which of the following is the term for unsolicited mail messages?

A) e-junk
B) spam
C) malware
D) mail output

Question 60

Which of the following refers to the case that contains and protects the motherboard?

A) memory manager
B) CP case
C) system unit
D) encapsulator

Question 61

Which of the following are capable of processing many trillions of instructions in a single second?

A) desktop computers
B) notebook computers
C) midrange servers
D) supercomputers

Question 62

Which of the following is a network of several servers, like those in the accompanying figure, together in a single location?

A) server farm
B) server unit
C) server mainframe
D) server aggregate

Question 63

If a POS terminal is able to update inventory at geographically separate locations, what is the term for this ability?

A) Internet capable
B) POS mobility
C) digital encapsulation
D) ATM facility

Question 64

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

A) rack server
B) tower server
C) blade server
D) bay server

Question 65

Which of the following do most major corporations use for business activities like billing millions of customers, preparing payroll for thousands of employees, and managing millions of items in inventory?

A) embedded computers
B) supercomputers
C) mainframes
D) mobiles devices

Question 66

Which of the following is NOT a type of kiosk?

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

Question 67

What percent of e-waste is recycled?

A) 20
B) 38
C) 45
D) 76

Question 68

Which kind of keyboard projects an image of a keyboard on a flat surface?

A) automatic
B) virtual
C) digital
D) embedded

Question 69

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

A) rack server
B) tower server
C) blade server
D) bay server

Question 70

Which of the following are the fastest, most powerful computers - and the most expensive?

A) desktop computers
B) notebook computers
C) midrange servers
D) supercomputers

Question 71

Which of the following is the practice of sharing computing resources, such as servers, like those in the accompanying figure?

A) clustering
B) concatenation
C) aggregation
D) virtualization

Question 72

What is the term for an ultrathin laptop (like the one shown in the accompanying figure) that uses the Windows operating system?

A) ultrabook
B) thin client
C) thinbook
D) slimbook

Question 73

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) embedded computers
B) supercomputers
C) mainframes
D) mobile devices

Question 74

Which of the following is housed in a bay within a metal frame?

A) rack server
B) tower server
C) blade server
D) bay server

Question 75

Which of the following is not a part of a server like the one in the accompanying figure?

A) processor
B) network connections
C) storage
D) bundled software

Question 76

Which of the following is a four- or five-digit number assigned to a specific content or mobile service provider, for example, to vote for a television program contestant or donate to a charity?

A) CSC
B) TMS
C) SMS
D) CMT

Question 77

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

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

Question 78

Which of the following kinds of computing refers to an environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet?

A) disperse
B) cloud
C) digital
D) liberated

Question 79

Which of the following is an example of a mobile device?

A) supercomputers
B) installed media modems
C) smartphones
D) servers

Question 80

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

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