chapter 1 CGS

Which types of computers have all of the hardware integrated with the monitor?

All-in-one computers

Which of the following is a short-range wireless technology that can connect your smartphone with a wireless headset worn on the ear or the hands-free systems in some cars?

Bluetooth

Which of the following technologies allows you to store your files and use various applications in an online account?

Cloud computing

Which laptops allow users to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor?

Convertible

___ consist of individual facts or pieces of information.

Data

Which low-cost devices feature crisp text that is capable of being read in even the brightest outdoor conditions?

E-book readers

___ are limited computers because they are placed inside devices which require specific computing functions.

Embedded systems

Which of the following statements about Google Photos is FALSE?

Integration with Facebook and Instagram allows users to add their favorite photos to these social networks with one tap

Which of the following terms refers to normal objects with the ability to connect to wireless networks and the internet?

Internet of Things

Which of the following is a feature on your mobile device that allows the Yelp app to provide a list of restaurants that are close to you?

Location-based services

Using a wireless technology known as ___, many smartphones can now be tapped on special payment devices to complete your purchase at select stores.

NFC

Which category of computer is generally meant to be used by only one person at a time?

Personal computer

Which of the following refers to the ability of a computer to perform a variety of actions based on instructions from the user or a program?

Processing

Which types of TVs allow you to connect to a variety of online services such as Netflix, Amazon, and Pandora?

Smart

Which of the following is NOT a mobile payment service that allows you to send money to other individuals?

Strava

___ media refers to music and movies that are delivered on demand from an online source.

Streaming

In ___ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information.

augmented

We are currently seeing an increase in home ___, where many household activities are being automated or controlled from a distance.

automation

A(n) ___ vehicle is a car, truck, or other mode of transportation that is capable of performing a variety of driving maneuvers without human intervention.

autonomous

With ___ storage services, your files can be stored online and accessed from any internet-connected device.

cloud

The set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks is known as a(n)

computer program

___ describes a variety of techniques and features that promote the healthy (physical and psychological) use of technology devices.

digital well being

The physical devices that make up a computer system are called

hardware

Which of the following is a popular tablet computer?

iPad

A(n) ___ allows users to communicate and share information between computers.

network

Mobile devices allow us to access ___ information such as current traffic conditions for our city and live radar images on a weather app.

real-time

A network ___ is a powerful computer with special software and equipment that enables it to function as the primary computer in a network.

server

NASA uses ___ to conduct complex modeling and simulations for upcoming missions.

supercomputers

A(n) ___ assistant is an artificially intelligent, voice-activated assistant that is intended to offer some of the services that a personal (human) assistant would normally provide.

virtual

Which of the following personal safety features of mobile devices was NOT described in the textbook?

weather apps will alert you to dangerous conditions in your area