Mid-Term Chapter 3

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A) peripherals

Which of the following terms includes speakers, webcams, and printers as examples? A) peripherals B) integrated systems C) ports D) embedded computers

C) Windows

Which of the following is an example of an operating system? A) C++ B) C# C) Windows D) Visual Basic

D) Apple

Which of the following companies does not manufacture computers that use the Windows operating system? A) Dell B) HP C) Lenovo D) Apple

B) spam

Which of the following is the term for unsolicited mail messages? A) e-junk B) spam C) malware D) mail output

C) system unit

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

C) processor

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

C) mainframes

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

D) supercomputers

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

C) smartphones

Which of the following is an example of a mobile device? A) supercomputers B) installed media modems C) smartphones D) servers

B) virtual

Which kind of keyboard projects an image of a keyboard on a flat surface? A) automatic B) virtual C) digital D) embedded

C) MMS

What is the term for the picture/video message service available on smartphones and other mobile devices? A) CMS B) MCS C) MMS D) SCM

D) pixel

What is the term for the smallest element in an electronic image? A) icon B) optic C) state D) pixel

D) earbuds

Which of the following are small speakers that rest inside each ear canal? A) earphones B) headphones C) headsets D) earbuds

B) embedded computer

Which of the following is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product? A) hard-coded computer B) embedded computer C) soft computer D) indexed computer

D) up to 127

How many peripheral devices can you connect with a USB port? A) up to 32 B) up to 45 C) up to 57 D) up to 127

C) USB hub

Which of the following is a device that plugs in a USB port on the computer or mobile device and contains multiple USB ports? A) USB matrix B) USB receiver C) USB hub D) USB replicator

A) port replicator

Which of the following is an external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device? A) port replicator B) universal serial bus port C) wireless port adapter D) docking station

D) pairing

Which of the following is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with each other? A) streamlining B) discovering C) docking D) pairing

C) overvoltage

Which of the following occurs when the incoming electrical supply or voltage increases, often defined as more than five percent, above the normal volts? A) undervoltage B) power surge C) overvoltage D) online surge

B) surge protector

Which of the following protects against electrical power variations? A) cloud computing B) surge protector C) server virtualization D) electronic leveling

D) memory, processor

What are the two main components on the motherboard? A) system unit, memory B) CPU, processor C) processor, system unit D) memory, processor

D) server

You are looking for a computer to provide a central location for online game play. What kind of computer do you need? A) minicomputer B) mainframe C) supercomputer D) server

B) mail server

You need to set up a computer to store and deliver email messages for your small business. Which of the following are you most likely to use? A) network server B) mail server C) file server D) home server

B) blade server

Your data center is looking to conserve space in its server room. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result? A) tower server B) blade server C) indexed server D) bay server

A) skimmer

A thief has unfortunately captured your ATM card number by placing a panel on top of the face of an ATM, which was virtually undetectable to you. What is this technology called? A) skimmer B) PIN CAPTCHA C) digimask D) transaction thief

A) cloud

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

D) the services offered by the mobile service provider

You have a new phone. What determines what type of messages you can send? A) where you are geographically at any given time B) the embedded computer within the phone C) the type of phone D) the services offered by the mobile service provider

C) 16 million

You have a camera with a 16 MP resolution. How many pixels are represented by that resolution? A) 16 B) 16,000 C) 16 million D) 16 billion

A) embedded computer

When an instrument in the dashboard of your car informs you the air pressure in the right rear tire is low, what type of computer determines the air pressure is low? A) embedded computer B) server C) online linked computer D) analog computer

A) personal computer

A type of computer usually has only one user. Which of the following is most likely to be the type of computer? A) personal computer B) supercomputer C) server D) SSD

A) supercomputer

A type of computer usually has thousands of users. Which of the following is most likely to be the type of computer? A) supercomputer B) game console C) personal computer D) mobile computer

B) via a port

You want to connect your mobile device to a speaker. Which of the following is a way to do so? A) with digital integration B) via a port C) using VoIP D) via social media

D) HDMI

You are looking for a port that will work for an audio device. Which of the following is likeliest to work? A) DVI B) Ethernet C) VGA D) HDMI

C) 33 feet

If you are looking to use a Bluetooth device and do not want to extend its range with additional equipment, which of the following is the approximate distance you can expect between your device and the device with which it is transmitting data? A) 3 feet B) 13 feet C) 33 feet D) 44 feet

D) They might need to be paired.

Which of the following may need to happen before your Bluetooth headset can communicate with your smartphone? A) They might need to be coupled. B) They might need to be adapted. C) They might need to be synced. D) They might need to be paired.

B) False

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

B) False

Peripheral devices usually occupy space inside a system unit. A) True B) False

A) True

Some users configure a desktop to function as a server on a network. A) True B) False

B) False

All-in-one desktops are usually more expensive than purchasing a system unit and monitor separately. A) True B) False

B) False

Netbooks weigh more than traditional laptops, like the kind shown in the accompanying figure. A) True B) False

A) True

Many handheld computers communicate wirelessly with other devices or computers. A) True B) False

A) True

In a blade server, like in a rack server, the chassis is fastened in place to a flat surface. A) True B) False

B) False

Physical servers are easier to manage than virtual servers. A) True B) False

A) True

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. A) True B) False

A) True

An ATM is a self-service banking terminal that connects to a host computer through a network. A) True B) False

A) True

Cloud computing allows a company to diversify its network and server infrastructure. A) True B) False

A) True

Some cloud computing services automatically add more network and server capacity to a company’s website as demand for services of the website increase. A) True B) False

B) False

Human speech is digital. A) True B) False

A) True

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

A) True

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. A) True B) False

A) True

Some handheld game device models are Internet capable for downloading games and apps. A) True B) False

A) True

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

B) False

A brownout is a complete power failure. A) True B) False

A) True

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. A) True B) False

A) True

People suffering from technology overload feel distressed when deprived of technology, even for a short length of time. A) True B) False

A) True

One symptom of technology addiction is the inability to stop using technology. A) True B) False

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