Question 1

What type of management system below can help facilitate asset tracking?

Accepted Answer

Mobile Device Management (MDM) is a type of management system that can help facilitate asset tracking by providing comprehensive visibility and control over devices, including their location and usage. MDM solutions can also track inventory, monitor device health, and remotely wipe data in the event of loss or theft. Wireless Device Management (WDM) and Extended Device Management (EDM) are not directly related to asset tracking, while Total Device Management (TDM) is a generic term that does not specifically refer to asset tracking.

Question 2

The PC Card and CardBus devices are being replaced by what technology?

Accepted Answer

The PC Card and CardBus devices are being replaced by the ExpressCard technology, which offers higher speed and smaller form factor. USB, Firewire, and PCMCIA are different types of technologies and do not replace the PC Card and CardBus devices.

Question 3

Mobile devices such as laptops are stolen on average once every 20 seconds.​

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Simply using a mobile device in a public area can be considered a risk.

Accepted Answer

Using a mobile device in a public area can make you vulnerable to theft or hacking, as well as possibly exposing personal information to strangers.

Question 5

What SD card family can be used to transmit pictures over a wireless network to a laptop hard drive or wireless printer?​

Accepted Answer

Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) cards can include additional functionalities like wireless communication, allowing them to transmit data over a network.

Question 6

​What term is used to describe the operation of stockrooms where mobile devices are stored prior to their dispersal to employees?

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe the operation of stockrooms where mobile devices are stored prior to their dispersal to employees is inventory control. This involves tracking the quantity, location, and status of the mobile devices in the stockroom to ensure they are properly allocated to employees and accounted for in the organization's overall inventory. Asset tracking, device monitoring, and access filtering may all be components of inventory control, but they do not accurately describe the specific operation of stockrooms for mobile devices.

Question 7

​A laptop may have multiple hardware ports. Which of the following is not a typical port included on a laptop?

Accepted Answer

RS232 is not a typical port included on a laptop. It is an older serial port mostly used for communication with legacy devices. USB, eSATA, and RJ-45 are common ports found on modern laptops.

Question 8

The CardBus is a 64-bit bus in the PC card form factor.

Accepted Answer

CardBus is a 32-bit bus standard for PC cards, not 64-bit.

Question 9

​What term below describes a hand-held mobile device that was intended to replace paper systems, and typically included an appointment calendar, an address book, a "to-do" list, a calculator, and the ability to record limited notes?

Accepted Answer

The term that describes a hand-held mobile device with the mentioned features is a Personal digital assistant (PDA). The other options, such as Notebook and Netbook, refer to larger portable computers, and Web-based refers to software or applications accessed through the internet.

Question 10

​An ultrabook is an example of what type of a portable computer?

Accepted Answer

An ultrabook is a type of subnotebook, which is a category of lightweight, thin, and portable laptops designed for high performance and long battery life.

Question 11

A QR code can store website URLs, plain text, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, or virtually any alphanumeric data up to 4296 characters.​

Accepted Answer

A QR code can store various types of data, including website URLs, plain text, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and more, up to a maximum of 4296 characters.

Question 12

The Google Android mobile operating system is a proprietary system, for use on only approved devices.​

Accepted Answer

The Google Android mobile operating system is an open-source system, meaning it is available for anyone to use and customize for their devices. However, Google does have certain requirements that device manufacturers must meet in order to be certified and use Google services, such as the Google Play Store.

Question 13

Mobile devices with global positioning system (GPS) abilities typically make use of:​

Accepted Answer

Mobile devices with GPS often utilize location services to track and provide location-based information. Anti-virus software and strong passwords may also be important for security, but they are not specifically related to GPS functionality. Open networks can potentially pose a security risk but are not directly related to GPS capabilities.

Question 14

​Select below the item that is not considered to be a basic characteristic of mobile devices:

Accepted Answer

Removable media storage is not considered a basic characteristic of mobile devices, as many mobile devices now rely solely on internal storage or cloud-based storage solutions. The other options (A, B, and D) are all basic characteristics of mobile devices.

Question 15

​What PIN is considered to be the most commonly used PIN?

Accepted Answer

According to multiple studies and surveys, 1234 is considered to be the most commonly used PIN. It is easy to remember and can be typed quickly, which makes it a popular choice among users. However, it is also the least secure PIN as it can be easily guessed by hackers or thieves.

Question 16

​Select below the type of computing device that uses a limited version of the Linux operating system and uses a web browser with an integrated media player:

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Select below the type of computing device...

Question 17

​What mobile operating system below requires all applications to be reviewed and approved before they can be made available on the public store front?

Accepted Answer

iOS requires all applications to be reviewed and approved by Apple before they can be made available on the App Store.

Question 18

Select below the option that represents a wearable technology:​

Accepted Answer

Google Glass is a wearable technology in the form of smart eyewear that allows hands-free communication, taking pictures, and accessing various applications. The other options listed are not wearable technologies, but rather smartphones or laptops.

Question 19

​Mobile Device Management systems that allow users to store usernames and passwords within a device are said to be using:

Accepted Answer

Credential management is a feature of mobile device management systems that enables users to store their login credentials within their device securely. This feature helps in simplifying the login process for users while providing a secure way of storing credentials. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

Question 20

A QR code can't contain which of the following items directly?

Accepted Answer

A QR code can contain a link to a video, but it cannot directly contain the video itself. The user will have to scan the QR code and then be directed to a webpage or platform where the video can be viewed.

Quiz 10: Mobile Device Security

What type of management system below can help facilitate asset tracking?

The PC Card and CardBus devices are being replaced by what technology?

Mobile devices such as laptops are stolen on average once every 20 seconds.​

Simply using a mobile device in a public area can be considered a risk.

What SD card family can be used to transmit pictures over a wireless network to a laptop hard drive or wireless printer?​

​What term is used to describe the operation of stockrooms where mobile devices are stored prior to their dispersal to employees?

​A laptop may have multiple hardware ports. Which of the following is not a typical port included on a laptop?

The CardBus is a 64-bit bus in the PC card form factor.

​What term below describes a hand-held mobile device that was intended to replace paper systems, and typically included an appointment calendar, an address book, a "to-do" list, a calculator, and the ability to record limited notes?

​An ultrabook is an example of what type of a portable computer?

A QR code can store website URLs, plain text, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, or virtually any alphanumeric data up to 4296 characters.​

The Google Android mobile operating system is a proprietary system, for use on only approved devices.​

Mobile devices with global positioning system (GPS) abilities typically make use of:​

​Select below the item that is not considered to be a basic characteristic of mobile devices:

​What PIN is considered to be the most commonly used PIN?

​Select below the type of computing device that uses a limited version of the Linux operating system and uses a web browser with an integrated media player:

​What mobile operating system below requires all applications to be reviewed and approved before they can be made available on the public store front?

Select below the option that represents a wearable technology:​

​Mobile Device Management systems that allow users to store usernames and passwords within a device are said to be using:

A QR code can't contain which of the following items directly?

Mobile devices such as laptops are stolen on average once every 20 seconds.

What SD card family can be used to transmit pictures over a wireless network to a laptop hard drive or wireless printer?

What term is used to describe the operation of stockrooms where mobile devices are stored prior to their dispersal to employees?

A laptop may have multiple hardware ports. Which of the following is not a typical port included on a laptop?

What term below describes a hand-held mobile device that was intended to replace paper systems, and typically included an appointment calendar, an address book, a "to-do" list, a calculator, and the ability to record limited notes?

An ultrabook is an example of what type of a portable computer?

A QR code can store website URLs, plain text, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, or virtually any alphanumeric data up to 4296 characters.

The Google Android mobile operating system is a proprietary system, for use on only approved devices.

Mobile devices with global positioning system (GPS) abilities typically make use of:

Select below the item that is not considered to be a basic characteristic of mobile devices:

What PIN is considered to be the most commonly used PIN?

Select below the type of computing device that uses a limited version of the Linux operating system and uses a web browser with an integrated media player:

What mobile operating system below requires all applications to be reviewed and approved before they can be made available on the public store front?

Select below the option that represents a wearable technology:

Mobile Device Management systems that allow users to store usernames and passwords within a device are said to be using: