Question 1

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector

Accepted Answer

USB port is a type of connector that can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector.

Question 2

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A device that combines the features of a smartphone with a tablet

Accepted Answer

The device that combines the features of a smartphone with a tablet is called a phablet.

Question 3

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-The point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device

Accepted Answer

The point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device is called a "port." Therefore, choice R, "port," is the best match.

Question 4

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Provides a central location for online game play

Accepted Answer

A game server is a type of server that provides a central location for online game play.

Question 5

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-The number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device

Accepted Answer

Resolution refers to the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device.

Note: A and T are also related to pixels and displays, but they do not specifically refer to the number of pixels like resolution does.

Question 6

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Your collection of stored digital media

Accepted Answer

A media library is a collection of stored digital media.

Answer: B
 A USB port is a common way to connect devices to a computer, including external storage devices such as hard drives which could store digital media.

Answer: L
 Cloud computing allows for storage and processing of digital media on remote servers accessed through the internet.

Answer: N
 A phablet is a mobile device that has a large screen size, making it ideal for storing and viewing digital media.

Answer: O
 A laptop is a mobile device with a built-in screen, keyboard, and storage that can be used to store and view digital media.

Question 7

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A computing device small enough to hold in your hand

Accepted Answer

A mobile device is a computing device that is small enough to hold in your hand, such as a smartphone or tablet.

Answer: N
 A phablet is a type of mobile device that is larger than a smartphone and smaller than a tablet, typically with a screen size between 5 and 7 inches.

Answer: O
 A laptop is a portable computer that is designed for use on the go, with a built-in monitor, keyboard, and battery.

(Note: other choices may also be small or portable computing devices, but do not specifically fit the definition given in the question)

Question 8

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A computer, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server

Accepted Answer

A terminal is a computer that allows users to send data to and/or receive information from a server, usually with limited processing power.

Note: Some other choices may also be partially correct, but terminal is the most accurate and specific option for the given definition.

Question 9

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Unsolicited email messages

Accepted Answer

Unsolicited email messages are commonly referred to as spam.

Question 10

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-The smallest element in an electronic image

Accepted Answer

A pixel is the smallest element in an electronic image.

Question 11

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Functions as a component in a larger product

Accepted Answer

An embedded computer is designed to perform specific tasks as a component in a larger product, such as a car engine management system.

Answer: D 
 A port replicator is a device that connects multiple peripherals to a computer, making it a component in a larger system.

Answer: M 
 A game server is a component in a larger system, providing online gaming services to multiple players.

Answer: S 
 A media library is a component in a larger system, providing access to a collection of music, movies, or other media files.

Answer: T 
 A connector is a component used to join two or more pieces of a system together.

Question 12

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-The electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer

Accepted Answer

The electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer is the CPU (Central Processing Unit).

Question 13

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-The case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard disk drive, memory, and other electronic components of the computer from damage

Accepted Answer

The system unit is the case that protects the internal components of the computer from damage.

Question 14

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Joins a cable to a port

Accepted Answer

Connecting a cable to a port requires a connector.

Answer: R
 The term "port" is specifically mentioned in the phrase, and it refers to a connection point on a device or computer.

Possible incorrect answers based on the given phrases/definitions:
- USB port (only applicable if the cable being joined is a USB cable)
- Port replicator (not a common term; also implies connecting multiple ports at once)
- Bluetooth (only applicable if the cable being joined is a wireless Bluetooth connection)
- Terminal (refers to a type of computer interface or access point, not specifically for joining cables)
- Connector (too general; could refer to any type of connector, not just for joining a cable to a port)

Question 15

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Technology that uses short-range radio signals to transmit data between two specifically enabled devices

Accepted Answer

Bluetooth is the technology that uses short-range radio signals to transmit data between two specifically enabled devices.

Question 16

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-The practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers and storage devices

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the letter of the choice that...

Question 17

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Another name for a notebook computer

Accepted Answer

A notebook computer is commonly referred to as a laptop.

Answer: N 
 A phablet is a mobile device that combines the functions of a smartphone and a tablet, often with a larger screen size than a typical smartphone.

(Note: Some might argue that C could also be a valid choice, as a notebook computer can also be considered a type of mobile device. However, since "mobile device" is a more general term that also encompasses smartphones, tablets, e-readers, etc., N may be a more precise answer.)

Question 18

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-An external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device

Accepted Answer

A port replicator is an external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device.

Answer: B
 A USB port is a type of port that allows for the connection and communication of various peripherals, such as mice, keyboards, and printers.

Note: While T (connector) could be a valid answer, it is a more general term and not specific to the context of the question.

Question 19

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-An environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing refers to an environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet.

Question 20

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Another name for text message service

Accepted Answer

SMS stands for Short Message Service, which is another name for text message service.

Possible additional answer:
Answer: L
 Cloud computing can also be used for sending and receiving text messages.

Quiz 3: Computers and Mobile Devices

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A device that combines the features of a smartphone with a tablet

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Provides a central location for online game play

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Your collection of stored digital media

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A computing device small enough to hold in your hand

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A computer, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Unsolicited email messages

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The smallest element in an electronic image

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Functions as a component in a larger product

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard disk drive, memory, and other electronic components of the computer from damage

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Joins a cable to a port

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Technology that uses short-range radio signals to transmit data between two specifically enabled devices

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -The practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers and storage devices

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Another name for a notebook computer

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -An external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -An environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Another name for text message service