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


A) Cloud
B) Virtual
C) Intranet
D) Global

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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With ______ voice mail, users can view message details, and in some cases read message contents without listening to them.


A) interpreted
B) visual
C) text
D) virtual

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Most computers and electronic devices are analog, which uses only two discrete states: on and off.

A) True
B) False

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Describe the following game controllers: gamepad, joystick, wheel, dance pad, motion-sensing game controller, and balance board.

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Reliance on electronic stability control may cause you to drive slower than conditions allow.

A) True
B) False

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Which manufacturer uses the term AirPods to refer to headphones that fit in your ear and connect wirelessly to devices?


A) Apple
B) Samsung
C) Nokia
D) Blackberry

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following would not fit on a desk or your hand?


A) PC
B) mobile computer
C) supercomputer
D) game console

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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A(n) ______ computer is a small computer usually the same size as a USB flash drive.

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A self-service ______ is a freestanding terminal that usually has a touch screen for user interaction. Examples include financial, photo, and ticket.

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A(n) ______ is a thin, lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen.


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

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Most handheld game devices can communicate wirelessly with other similar devices for multiplayer gaming.

A) True
B) False

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Smartphones and other mobile devices often can function as a portable media player.

A) True
B) False

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Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

Premises
The case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard disk drive, memory, and other electronic components of the computer from damage
Joins a cable to a port
Unsolicited email messages
The number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device
An external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device
The electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer
The smallest element in an electronic image
Another name for text message service
The practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers and storage devices
Technology that uses short-range radio signals to transmit data between two specifically enabled devices
Can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector
Another name for a notebook computer
The point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device
A device that combines the features of a smartphone with a tablet
A computer, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server
Responses
port
terminal
virtualization
laptop
USB port
connector
spam
port replicator
pixel
SMS
system unit
resolution
phablet
Bluetooth
CPU

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The case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard disk drive, memory, and other electronic components of the computer from damage
Joins a cable to a port
Unsolicited email messages
The number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device
An external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device
The electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer
The smallest element in an electronic image
Another name for text message service
The practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers and storage devices
Technology that uses short-range radio signals to transmit data between two specifically enabled devices
Can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector
Another name for a notebook computer
The point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device
A device that combines the features of a smartphone with a tablet
A computer, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server

Which of the following server types is in the form of a single circuit board?


A) blade
B) tower
C) rack
D) dedicated

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT recommended to prevent CTS?


A) Place your wrists on the edge of the desk.
B) Place the mouse at least six inches from the edge of the desk.
C) Minimize the number of times you switch between the mouse and keyboard.
D) Avoid using the heel of your hand as a pivot point while typing or using the mouse.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following are two main components on the motherboard?


A) memory and storage
B) interpreter and compiler
C) processor and memory
D) compiler and processor

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following best describes an ultrabook?


A) An e-book reader that has capabilities similar to a tablet.
B) A supercomputer in laptop format.
C) A laptop with a large, detachable screen.
D) A thin laptop that uses a low-power processor.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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______ blindness occurs when a person's attention is diverted while performing a natural activity, such as walking.


A) Inattentional
B) Accidental
C) Virtual
D) Occupational

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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An ATM asks you to enter a numeric password, called a PIN, which stands for Private Identity Name.

A) True
B) False

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A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer--and the most expensive.

A) True
B) False

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