Question 1

Which of the following is a wearable fitness device that is capable of measuring the number of steps taken, distance traveled, and calories burned on a daily basis?
A) Fitbit Flex
B) Google+
C) Scanadu Scout
D) HealthTap

Accepted Answer

The Fitbit Flex is a popular wearable fitness device that tracks steps taken, distance traveled, and calories burned on a daily basis. It is a well-known brand for fitness tracking and has a variety of accompanying apps to help users track their progress and set goals. The other options listed, Google+, Scanadu Scout, and HealthTap, are not specifically designed as wearable fitness devices and do not have the same functionality as the Fitbit Flex.

Question 2

Cloud _________ services allow individuals to view, edit, and share documents, even seeing each other's changes in real time.
A) collaboration
B) crowdsourcing
C) location-based
D) streaming

Accepted Answer

Collaboration services are designed to allow multiple individuals to work together on a project or document, even if they are not in the same physical location. This includes features such as real-time viewing and editing of documents. Crowdsourcing refers to the practice of soliciting input or feedback from a large group of people, and is not directly related to cloud document sharing. Location-based services are focused on providing information or functionality based on a user's geographic location, and streaming services are typically used for delivering audio or video content.

Question 3

Which of the following devices can measure multiple vital signs with a simple 10-second scan on your forehead and then send those results to your mobile device?
A) Fitbit Flex
B) Spotify
C) Scanadu Scout
D) HealthTap

Accepted Answer

Scanadu Scout is the only device mentioned that can measure multiple vital signs with a simple 10-second scan on your forehead and send those results to your mobile device. Fitbit Flex is primarily used to track physical activity and sleep, while Spotify and HealthTap are not health monitoring devices.

Question 4

Instead of delivering songs that you are likely to enjoy, services such as _________ offer you the ability to play practically any song you want on your mobile device.
A) Netflix
B) Hulu
C) Spotify
D) iHeartRadio

Accepted Answer

Netflix and Hulu are streaming services for TV shows and movies, while iHeartRadio is a streaming service for radio stations. Only Spotify offers the ability to play practically any song you want on your mobile device.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most popular video sharing site, offering millions of different videos that have been uploaded by users?
A) Spotify
B) Netflix
C) YouTube
D) Hulu

Accepted Answer

YouTube is the most popular video sharing site, with over 2 billion active users and millions of different videos that have been uploaded by users. Spotify and Netflix are both streaming services, while Hulu is a subscription-based platform for watching TV shows and movies.

Question 6

Mobile devices allow us to access _________ information such as current traffic conditions for our city and live radar images on a weather app.
A) real-time
B) crowdsourced
C) augmented
D) streaming

Accepted Answer

Real-time information refers to data that is constantly updated and available immediately. Mobile devices allow us to access real-time information such as current traffic conditions and live radar images on a weather app.

Question 7

_________ media refers to music and movies that are delivered on demand from an online source.
A) Streaming
B) Real-time
C) Social
D) Mobile

Accepted Answer

Streaming media specifically refers to content that is delivered on demand from an online source, such as music or movies. Real-time media refers to live events that are streamed online (like a sports game), social media involves communication and sharing between individuals or groups, and mobile media refers to content accessed on a mobile device.

Question 8

List at least four examples of behavior that may be considered rude with respect to mobile computing. In your response, be sure to indicate what the proper behavior would be.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following is a popular service that will play music based on your personal preferences?
A) Hulu
B) Netflix
C) Instagram
D) Pandora

Accepted Answer

Pandora is a popular service that will play music based on your personal preferences by creating customized radio stations based on your favorite artists, songs, or genres. Hulu and Netflix offer streaming services for TV shows and movies, while Instagram is a social media platform for photo and video sharing.

Question 10

With _________ storage services, your files can be stored online and accessed from any Internet-connected device.
A) augmented
B) cloud
C) multimedia
D) mobile

Accepted Answer

Cloud storage services allow for online storage and access from any device with an internet connection. Augmented, multimedia, and mobile storage services don't necessarily provide this feature.

Question 11

_________ networking services make it easy for friends and family to share updates and special events with each other.
A) Real-time
B) Crowd
C) Personal
D) Social

Accepted Answer

Social networking services allow users to connect with friends and family and share updates and special events with each other. Examples of social networking services include Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Question 12

Which of the following apps would you use if you wanted to create and share a grocery list with your family?
A) Evernote
B) Amazon Cloud Drive
C) Hulu Plus
D) Microsoft Access

Accepted Answer

Evernote has a feature that allows users to create and share notes and lists with other users, making it a great choice for creating and sharing a grocery list with family members. Amazon Cloud Drive, Hulu Plus, and Microsoft Access do not have this feature.

Question 13

What is the difference between information and data?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage service?
A) Skype
B) Dropbox
C) Google Drive
D) Microsoft OneDrive

Accepted Answer

Skype is a video and voice communication software and application, it is not a cloud storage service. The other options (Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive) are all cloud storage services that allow users to store and access files remotely over the internet.

Question 15

Explain how the police use computers as a crime-fighting aid.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

What is home automation? What four areas or items in a home can benefit from automation?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following services (for a low monthly fee) will allow you to watch as many movies and TV shows as you desire from their large collection?
A) Spotify
B) Netflix
C) YouTube
D) Pandora

Accepted Answer

Netflix offers a monthly subscription service that allows users to watch unlimited movies and TV shows from their vast collection. Spotify, YouTube, and Pandora do not offer this type of service for movies and TV shows.

Question 18

List at least three medical procedures that rely on computers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following apps can identify almost anything you take a photo of, from a piece of art to the barcode on a product?
A) Instagram
B) Scanadu Scout
C) Google Goggles
D) Apple iScan

Accepted Answer

Google Goggles is specifically designed to identify objects through visual recognition technology, including artworks and product barcodes. Instagram is a social media app for sharing photos and Scanadu Scout is a medical device for measuring vital signs. Apple iScan is not a known app.

Question 20

Which of the following apps would you use if you were travelling to a country where they did not speak your language?
A) Jefit
B) Scanadu Scout
C) OnLive
D) Google Translate

Accepted Answer

Google Translate is the most suitable app for someone travelling to a country where they do not speak the language as it can instantly translate written or spoken words and phrases.

Quiz 1: Introduction

Which of the following is a wearable fitness device that is capable of measuring the number of steps taken, distance traveled, and calories burned on a daily basis?

Cloud _________ services allow individuals to view, edit, and share documents, even seeing each other's changes in real time.

Which of the following devices can measure multiple vital signs with a simple 10-second scan on your forehead and then send those results to your mobile device?

Instead of delivering songs that you are likely to enjoy, services such as _________ offer you the ability to play practically any song you want on your mobile device.

Which of the following is the most popular video sharing site, offering millions of different videos that have been uploaded by users?

Mobile devices allow us to access _________ information such as current traffic conditions for our city and live radar images on a weather app.

_________ media refers to music and movies that are delivered on demand from an online source.

List at least four examples of behavior that may be considered rude with respect to mobile computing. In your response, be sure to indicate what the proper behavior would be.

Which of the following is a popular service that will play music based on your personal preferences?

With _________ storage services, your files can be stored online and accessed from any Internet-connected device.

_________ networking services make it easy for friends and family to share updates and special events with each other.

Which of the following apps would you use if you wanted to create and share a grocery list with your family?

What is the difference between information and data?

Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage service?

Explain how the police use computers as a crime-fighting aid.

What is home automation? What four areas or items in a home can benefit from automation?

Which of the following services (for a low monthly fee) will allow you to watch as many movies and TV shows as you desire from their large collection?

List at least three medical procedures that rely on computers.

Which of the following apps can identify almost anything you take a photo of, from a piece of art to the barcode on a product?

Which of the following apps would you use if you were travelling to a country where they did not speak your language?