Deck 3: Computers and Mobile Devices

Question 1

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

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

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

Question 12

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 13

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

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

Question 14

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 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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

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

Question 20

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 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

Which of the following are small and have limited hardware because they are components in larger products?

A)telematics
B)embedded computers
C)handhelds
D)smart watches

Question 27

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 28

What percent of e-waste is recycled?

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

Question 29

Which of the following is an affordable and lightweight digital camera with lenses built into it and a screen that displays an approximation of the image to be photographed?

A)point-and-shoot
B)SLR
C)MMS
D)convertible

Question 30

Which of the following cameras is a high-end digital camera that has interchangeable lenses and uses a mirror to display on its screen an exact replica of the image to be photographed?

A)MMS
B)convertible
C)point-and-shoot
D)SLR

Question 31

What is the term for the smallest element in an electronic image?

A)icon
B)optic
C)state
D)pixel

Question 32

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

A)integrated vmail
B)voice e-mail
C)video mail
D)visual voice mail

Question 33

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 34

Which of the following is NOT a type of kiosk?

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

Question 35

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 36

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

A)affordable
B)digital
C)SLR
D)lightweight

Question 37

Which of the following are small speakers that rest inside each ear canal?

A)earphones
B)headphones
C)headsets
D)earbuds

Question 38

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 39

Which of the following is held with both hands and controls the movement and actions of players or objects in video games or computer games?

A)joystick
B)dance pad
C)gamepad
D)balance board

Question 40

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 41

You need to restore a computer that has suffered a catastrophic failure. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

A)dedicated server
B)domain name server
C)backup server
D)FTP server

Question 42

Which of the following occurs when the electrical supply or voltage drops, often defined as more than five percent below the normal volts?

A)undervoltage
B)power surge
C)overvoltage
D)online surge

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a likely complaint of someone who spends his or her workday using the computer?

A)lower back pain
B)emotional fatigue
C)high blood pressure
D)muscle fatigue

Question 44

You are investigating a problem with the motherboard, what are the two main components to check out?

A)system unit, memory
B)CPU, processor
C)processor, system unit
D)memory, processor

Question 45

A computer salesman refers to the shape and size of your new computer by a specific term. What term does he use?

A)resolution
B)aggregator
C)form factor
D)base index

Question 46

You are going to make a decision about a server purchase based on whether it is a rack server, a blade server, or a tower server. On which of the following are you basing your decision?

A)resolution
B)base index
C)aggregator
D)form factor

Question 47

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

Question 48

Which of the following kinds of UPS runs off a battery?

A)offline UPS
B)UPS utility
C)standby UPS
D)online UPS

Question 49

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

Question 50

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

A)resolution
B)speed
C)price
D)processing power

Question 51

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

Question 52

What is another name for a standby UPS?

A)online UPS
B)surge protector
C)offline UPS
D)virtual server

Question 53

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?

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

Question 54

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

Question 55

Which of the following protects against electrical power variations?

A)cloud computing
B)surge protector
C)server virtualization
D)electronic leveling

Question 56

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

Question 57

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

Question 58

Your desktop houses its system unit in a frame made of metal. What is the term for this frame?

A)CPU
B)tower
C)bundle
D)server

Question 59

Which of the following terms would you be looking for if you want to make a purchase of a variety of software at the same time that you purchase your new desktop?

A)cluster
B)bundle
C)gathering
D)component package

Question 60

You need to store and manage all the Microsoft Office files for your office. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

A)storage server
B)print server
C)Web server
D)database server

Question 61

Which of the following is your library using because it costs less, is easier to maintain, and uses less power than desktop computers?

A)ultrabook
B)tablet
C)thin client
D)mainframe

Question 62

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

Question 63

Which of the following do you need to verify that you are the holder of the bank card at your local bank branch?

A)skimmer
B)account code
C)PIN
D)transaction ID

Question 64

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

Question 65

You go to your local town utility in order to pay your gas bill. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

A)vending kiosk
B)financial kiosk
C)visitor kiosk
D)utility kiosk

Question 66

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?

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

Question 67

You have a new e-book reader and you are expecting to be away on a long hike with it. How many hours of reading can you get from it before needing to recharge it?

A)75
B)100
C)125
D)150

Question 68

Which of the following are you most likely to find on your next trip to an amusement park?

A)ticket kiosk
B)cloud kiosk
C)financial kiosk
D)virtual kiosk

Question 69

Your organization has a large number of servers. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?

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

Question 70

A friend of yours was talking on a mobile phone and her attention was diverted from something that was happening around her while she was on the phone. What phenomenon does this illustrate?

A)inattentional blindness
B)failure to integrate
C)distracted vision
D)visual inactivity

Question 71

Which of the following is not true of the thin client on your desk at your office?

A)It has extensive capabilities.
B)It does not contain a hard disk.
C)It looks like a desktop computer.
D)It accesses data via the Internet.

Question 72

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

Question 73

Recent photos you captured are low in quality. What is one of the first things to check? ​

A)batteries
B)lens cap
C)resolution
D)distance

Question 74

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

Question 75

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

Question 76

You received a new portable media player for your birthday. It is less than ideal as a gift, however, because you were hoping to do something with it, and it is not something you can do with the player. What is that thing you were hoping to do?

A)watch television shows
B)take photos
C)play games
D)manage a server

Question 77

You see a kiosk in the lobby of your local hospital. Which of the following is it most likely to be?

A)photo kiosk
B)financial kiosk
C)ticket kiosk
D)visitor kiosk

Question 78

You have a collection of all the photos, videos, and audio you have captured from your new nephew. What is the name for this collection?

A)media library
B)cloud archive
C)online glossary
D)digital archive

Question 79

Your server room has ample floor space. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?

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

Question 80

Your manager has asked you to shift usage and consumption of technology resources from a local environment managed by in-house IT staff to the Internet. What kind of computing will allow you to accomplish her goal?

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