1. Short text messages sent via a text message service are typically fewer than how many characters?
a. 300b. 445 c. 500d. 700
2. Which of the following is not a determinant of the category in which a computer best fits?
a. resolutionb. speed c. price d. processing power
3. Which of the following protects against electrical power variations?
a. cloud computing b. surge protector c. server virtualization d. electronic leveling
4. Your desktop houses its system unit in a frame made of metal. What is the term for this frame?
a. CPUb. tower c. bundle d. server
5. What are the two main components on the motherboard?
a. system unit, memory
b. CPU, processor
c. processor, system unit
d. memory, processor
6. You need to restore a computer that has suffered a catastrophic failure. Which of the following are you most likely to use?
a. dedicated server b. domain name server c. backup server d. FTP server
7. You need to store and manage all the Microsoft Office files for your office. Which of the following are you most likely to use?
a. storage serverb. print server c. Web server d. database server
8. Your server room has ample floor space. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?
a. tower server b. blade server c. rack server d. bay server
9. Which of the following do you need to verify that you are the holder of the bank card at your local bank branch?
a. skimmer b. account code c. PIN d. transaction ID
10. You go to your local town utility in order to pay your gas bill. Which of the following are you most likely to use?
a. vending kioskb. financial kiosk c. visitor kiosk d. utility kiosk
11. You are storing a new worksheet online for members of your project team to be able to share access to it. What kind of computing is this an example of?
a. cloudb. digital c. disperse d. liberated
12. A type of computer usually has thousands of users. Which of the following is most likely to be the type of computer?
a. supercomputerb. game console c. personal computer d. mobile computer
13. You are looking for a port that will work for an audio device. Which of the following is likeliest to work?
a. DVIb. Ethernet c. VGA d. HDMI
14. Which of the following may need to happen before your Bluetooth headset can communicate with your smartphone?
a. They might need to be coupled.
b. They might need to be adapted.
c. They might need to be synced.
d. They might need to be paired.
15. Your electric service has been failing with some frequency lately because of a lot of storms, and you are looking for more peace of mind when it comes to a reliable power source for your computer. Which of the following could help?
a. GPSb. Wi-Fi c. UPS d. server virtualization
True/ False
1. Peripheral devices usually occupy space inside a system unit.
2. Most extended warranties cover the repair and replacement of computer components beyond the standard warranty.
3. Batteries in a laptop, typically last longer than those in a tablet.
4. A mobile console is a device that combines features of a smartphone with a tablet, like the one shown in the accompanying figure.
5. One advantage of dedicated servers is that they usually do not demand as much memory or storage as other computers.
6. In a blade server, like in a rack server, the chassis is fastened in place to a flat surface.
7. An ATM is a self-service banking terminal that connects to a host computer through a network.
8. Some cloud computing services automatically add more network and server capacity to a company’s website as demand for services of the website increase.
9. Most computers and electronic devices are analog, which use continuous signals.
10. One common method of thwarting a smartphone thief is not to use the phone to check the time.
11. Point-and-shoot cameras are much heavier and larger than SLR cameras.
12. Features typically not found in cameras built into mobile phones include optical zoom, additional lenses, and scene modes.
13. At a higher resolution, you can capture and store more images in your digital camera.
14. Some users of e-books prefer the electronic paper black-and-white screen over the models with color screens because the electronic paper resembles a paper page from a book.
15. Some handheld game device models are Internet capable for downloading games and apps.
16. Teen drivers statistically are more susceptible to being distracted while driving.
17. A port replicator is similar to a docking station, but it has more functionality.
18. Mobile users are susceptible to hardware theft because the size and weight of their computers and devices make them easy to steal.
19. CTS is inflammation of a tendon due to repeated motion or stress on that tendon.
20. One symptom of technology addiction is the inability to stop using technology.
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