Question 1

The ________ houses all essential chips and provides connecting circuitry between them.

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Question 2

A(n) ____________ is an integrated circuit designed to process instructions.

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Question 3

The __________ chip family was the precursor to the x64 architecture that has become the standard for most laptop and desktop computers.

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Question 4

Smartwatches, smartglasses, and fitness trackers can be classified as _______ computers.

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Question 5

A large, closet-sized computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users is most likely a __________ computer.

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Question 6

Processors based on ____ technology dominate tablet computers and smartphones.

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Question 7

In 1971, Intel introduced the world's first microprocessor called the _________.

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Question 8

A computer that is primarily used to distribute data to other computers on a network is called a(n) ______________.

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Question 9

A(n) ___________ is a special category of laptop, designed to be connected to the Internet for most routine computing activities.

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Question 10

_____________ is/are mobile devices that have features similar to tablet computers but also provide telecommunications capabilities over cell phone networks.

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Question 11

__________ device has a keyboard as the base and a screen on the hinged cover.

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Question 12

In the computer industry, the term _________ refers to the size and dimensions of a device or components.

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Question 13

Computers that operate in essentially the same way and use the same software are said to be ______.

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Question 14

Many touchscreens have a(n) _________ coating designed to repel the oils deposited by fingertips.

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Question 15

To monitor activity throughout the day, you can wear a(n) __________ tracker.These devices, worn on the wrist or clipped to a pocket, monitor your steps and heart rate.

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Question 16

An integrated circuit is a set of microscopic electronic circuits etched onto a thin slice of ___________ material such as silicon.

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Question 17

The __________ form factor features a touchscreen that covers most of the device's surface.

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Question 18

Digital devices, such as Kindle, that are designed for displaying the content of digital publications, such as books, magazines, and newspapers are referred to as __________.

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Question 19

Microprocessors are hard-wired to perform a limited, preprogrammed set of activities called a(n) ___________.

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Question 20

The processors that are found in just about all desktop and laptop computers are _____ compatible.

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Quiz 2: Digital Devices