Deck 4: Computing Platforms

Question 1

The Internet is an example of a peer-to-peer network.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Personal computers are only available in two platforms: Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The _____ computer platform provides a lot of computing power,such as for gaming,at a single location.

A) notebook
B) netbook
C) desktop
D) tablet

Answer 3

C

Question 4

One thing to consider when choosing a mobile device is _____.

A) battery life
B) keyboard compatibility
C) desk space
D) netiquette

Question 5

A popular term used to identify devices such as the iPad is _____.

A) handheld computer
B) smart phone
C) tablet PC
D) netbook

Question 6

A Kindle eBook reader is an example of a(n)_____ computer.

A) operating system
B) special-purpose
C) slate
D) personal digital assistant

Question 7

Mobile computing typically relies on the use of some type of battery-powered device.

Question 8

A tablet's key feature is its touch-sensitive display.

Question 9

The largest servers are called _____ servers.

A) super
B) mainframe
C) peer-to-peer
D) client

Question 10

A _____ is an example of a computer assigned to a special task.

A) kiosk
B) smart phone
C) Mac
D) PC

Question 11

Users of iPods and iPhones are well acquainted with the process of _____ files.

A) switching
B) clustering
C) embedding
D) synchronizing

Question 12

The primary purpose of a mobile computing device is to store personal information on the go.

Question 13

Accessing common files across multiple devices in order and allowing the devices to communicate with each other to update all copies is called sky-driving.

Question 14

Solid-state storage technologies provide gigabytes of storage capacity in a space no larger than a fingernail.

Question 15

Microsoft Internet Explorer is an example of a computing platform.

Question 16

The large tower case that houses a desktop PC's circuit boards is known as the _____.

A) tablet
B) CPU
C) system unit
D) motherboard

Question 17

A personal computer (PC)is designed to meet the computing needs of an individual.

Question 18

Servers always contain multiple processors,sometimes numbering in the thousands.

Question 19

Typical _____ computing providers deliver common software online that is accessed from another web service or browser.

A) synchronized
B) cloud
C) media
D) gaming

Question 20

Information stored in the "cloud" is accessible at any time,with or without an Internet connection.

Question 21

Embedded systems can be found in all of the following EXCEPT _____.

A) air-conditioning systems
B) digital watches
C) cloud computers
D) nuclear power plants

Question 22

The most powerful type of computer is a _____.

A) supercomputer
B) distributed database system
C) cloud computer
D) mainframe

Question 23

Cloud computing is not possible without _____.

A) parallel processing
B) an Internet connection
C) Google
D) iTunes

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a cellular network platform?

A) Apple Mac
B) DASD
C) Blade
D) GSM

Question 25

A _____ provides content that is accessible on the World Wide Web.

A) file server
B) web server
C) game server
D) print server