Chapter 3: Computers and mobile devices: Evaluating options for home and work

Question 1

It is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory.

Answer 1

Computer

Question 2

Is a computing device small enough to hold in your hand.

Answer 2

Mobile device

Question 3

It is a portable computer designed so that a user easily can carry it from place to place, where as desktop is designed to be in a stationary location.

Answer 3

Mobile Computer

Question 4

It is a thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base.

Answer 4

Laptop

Question 5

A thin lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen.

Answer 5

Tablet

Question 6

It refers to a device that combines features of a smartphone with a tablet.

Answer 6

Phablet

Question 7

It is a computer small enough to fit in one hand.

Answer 7

Handheld computer

Question 8

It is a computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network.

Answer 8

Servers

Question 9

Is the practice of sharing computing services such as servers and storage devices.

Answer 9

Virtualization

Question 10

It uses software to enable a physical server to emulate the hardware and computing capabilities of one or more services.

Answer 10

Server virtualizations

Question 11

A network of several servers together in a single location.

Answer 11

Server farm

Question 12

A possibility to combine the power of multiple servers.

Answer 12

Server Farm

Question 13

Is a large, expensive, powerful server that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.

Answer 13

Mainframe

Question 14

Is a computer, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server.

Answer 14

Terminal

Question 15

A ______ is a terminal that looks like a desktop but has limited capabilities and components.

Answer 15

Thin client

Question 16

it is the location in a retail or grocery store where a consumer pays for goods or services in the ______.

Answer 16

Point-of-sale Terminal (POS)

Question 17

Is a self service banking terminal that connects to a host computers through a network.

Answer 17

ATM (Automated Teller Machine)

Question 18

It is a freestanding terminal that usually has a touch screen for user interaction.

Answer 18

Self-Service kiosks

Question 19

It is the fastest, most powerful computer, and the most expensive. This is built to perform extremely difficult calculations extremely quickly.

Answer 19

Supercomputer

Question 20

It refers to an environment that provides resources and services accessed via the Internet.

Answer 20

Cloud computing

Question 21

An internet-capable phone that usually also includes calendar, book, games, browser, and other apps.

Answer 21

Smartphone

Question 22

A messaging services that message of up to 160 characters without an attached file.

Answer 22

SMS (Short Message Services)

Question 23

A messaging services that can send file, pictures, video, emoji, and is lengthy.

Answer 23

MMS (Multimedia Message Services)

Question 24

It is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display.

Answer 24

Resolution

Question 25

Is the smallest element in an electronic image.

Answer 25

Pixels

Question 26

A digital camera resolution that is equivalent to 1 million pixels.

Answer 26

Megapixels

Question 27

You can store, organize, and play or view digital view. It is a portable consumer electronics device capable of storing and playing digital media such as audio, images, and video files.

Answer 27

Portable media player

Question 28

Is a mobile device that is used primarily for reading e-books and other digital publications.

Answer 28

E-book reader

Question 29

A device that streams digital media from a computer or network to television, projector, or some other entertainment device.

Answer 29

Digital media player

Question 30

A small, mobile computing device designed to be worn by a consumer.

Answer 30

Wearable Device

Question 31

A wearable device that keeps time, can communicate with a smartphone, read and send messages, and access web.

Answer 31

Smartwatch

Question 32

It is special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.

Answer 32

Embedded Computer

Question 33

Is the point at which a peripheral device attaches.

Answer 33

Port

Question 34

It joins a cable to a port.

Answer 34

Connector

Question 35

It can connect to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector.

Answer 35

USB Port (Universal Serial Bus)

Question 36

It uses short-range radio signals to transmit data between two ________ - enabled computers.

Answer 36

Bluetooth

Question 37

It uses close-range radio signals to transmit data between two ______-enabled services.

Answer 37

NFC (Near field communication)

Question 38

Is a mobile computing device designed for single player or multiplayer video games.

Answer 38

Game Console

Question 39

Is a small mobile device that contains a screen, speakers, controls, and game console all in one unit.

Answer 39

Handheld game device

Question 40

It uses electrical components to provide a stable current flow and minimize the chances of an overvoltage reaching the computer.

Answer 40

Surge Protector

Question 41

Is a device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power.

Answer 41

Uninterruptible Power supply (URS)

Question 42

It is a technology-related condition that affects eyesight. You might feel sore, tired, burning, itching, or dry eyes.

Answer 42

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)

Question 43

Is an applied science devoted to incorporating comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of items in the workplace.

Answer 43

Ergonomics

Question 44

An injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, ligaments, and joints.

Answer 44

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

Question 45

Occurs when the technology consumes someone's entire social life.

Answer 45

Technology Addiction