Mobile Devices

Smartphones are computers and can only process digital data. For this reason, all incoming sound waves must be changed to digital signals. This is done by a digital-analog

converter

A relatively inexpensive but surprisingly powerful tablet is the Amazon

Fire

Which of the following are the Amazon tablets?

Fire HD Fire HD 10

For connectivity, iPads come with two options: Wi-Fi only, or Wi-Fi + ___ connectivity.

cellular

Before you can start tethering, verify that it is included in your cell phone's ___ plan.

data

Being able to surf the Web, watch videos, and listen to streaming audio is why cell service with a(n) ____ plan is extremely popular in the United States.

data

If you just need a phone for emergencies, you might consider which of the following?

prepaid phone

Which of the following are the functions of a mobile switching station?

Changes the cell and base station your transmissions go through as you travel Sends your call to the receiver's MSS. Assigns frequencies to your calls

Mobile Switching Station

Changes your cell and base transmission station as you travel Transmits signals to the receiver's MSS

Base Transceiver Station

Emits weak microwave signals through cell tower's antenna Located at the base of a cell tower

Which of the following are the anti-virus software providers?

Norton McAfee AVG

Which of these devices are manufactured by Samsung?

Note Galaxy

Which of the following are the Samsung Galaxy tablet options?

Note series Tab series

Sometimes called an MSC server, the Mobile ___ Station identifies your phone's signal so that you can receive calls.

Switching

Kevin wants to download some apps to his smartphone, but he has a limited data plan and is concerned about overage charges. "Don't worry, " you tell him. "Just connect to a(n) _____. Multiple choice question.

Wi-Fi signal

By far, the category of apps that has the most active downloads is the ___ category.

games

The "G" in 3G and 4G stands for ___

generation

Because of the large infrastructure cost of building antennae and mobile switching stations, as well as leasing the rights to use radio frequencies, only ____ companies can compete nationally as cell phone providers.

large

If you are in an area where your home network has no cell coverage, you may need to use the cellular network of a different provider. This is called

roaming

Connecting two computers so that files such as MPEGs, JPEGs, and MP4s can be moved directly from one computer to the other is called:

syncing

Connecting your phone to your laptop to transfer photos, videos, or music files is referred to as

syncing

Streaming video apps, such as Hulu or Netflix, can use as much as _____.

2.5 GB

If you just need a phone for calling and texting, a ___ phone can save you money.

3G

Two major categories of cell phones are available. Smartphones with LTE or 4G capability and ___ phones.

3G

While there is no industry standard, a tablet computer typically has a screensize of at least ___ inches.

7

A tablet is a highly mobile computer with a touchscreen rather than a keyboard/touchpad. To differentiate a tablet from a smartphone, a tablet is generally understood to have a screensize of at least:

7 inches

TracFone

America Movil

The _____ operating system is the most popular smartphone OS worldwide, and second only to the iOS in the United States.

Android

With its iPhone, _____ makes a variety is the world's most valuable company (by market capitalization), in large part because of the success of the iPhone.

Apple

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a cellular system to connect a tablet computer to the Internet instead of using a Wi-Fi connection?

Cellular data service costs more than simply connecting to a Wi-Fi signal. Also, cellular-enabled tablets tend to cost more than Wi-Fi only tablets.

Which of the following is an advantage of using a cellular network instead of a Wi-Fi network when connecting a smartphone to the Internet?

Cellular networks are accessible from more places

While many smartphones look alike, they may have significant differences. Which of the following use the Android operating system?

Galaxy S9 Pixel 3

Because it is a Google product, downloading an app from the Play Store might require a(n):

Google login//VIE

Downloading Xcode and Swift are easy first steps in creating an app for your ___.

IPhone

By upgrading to its maximum capacity of 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, the __ tablet could be an extremely powerful computer!

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

Based on current trends, what will be seen in future apps?

More video Conglomerated sites More engaging games

While many smartphones look alike, they may have significant differences. Which of the following support microSD cards so you can expand their storage?

Pixel 3 Galaxy S9

The manufacturer of the Galaxy smartphone and the Note is

Samsung

Because it uses a full operating system instead of a mobile operating system, the Microsoft ___ Pro is sometimes considered more of a laptop than a tablet computer. To make it a laptop you would need to also purchase the detachable keyboard.

Surface

Which of the following are the methods of connecting a smartphone to the Internet?

Using a cellular provider data plan Connecting to an available Wi-Fi

When it comes to connecting to the Internet, a tablet computer can be _____.

Wi-Fi and cellular-capable Wi-Fi only

Brian plans to only use his tablet computer in his home. He has a wireless network in his house. Brian can probably save money by purchasing a _____.

Wi-Fi only tablet

Because smartphones are computers and have many of the same security risks as computers, you should have ___ software on your smartphone.

antivirus

In order to change sound waves into digital signals, smartphones contain an _____ to digital converter (DAC).

audio

The bandwidth required by streaming video offered by companies such as Hulu and Netflix made unlimited ___ plans relatively expensive.

data

Third-party apps must be reviewed and approved by Apple before being available for the _____.

iOS

The most popular smartphone in the United States is the

iPhone

Which of the following are the iPhones?

iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone XR

While many third-party apps are available through its App Store, apps for __ must first be tested and approved before they are made available for downloading.

iPhones

The search feature in the Apple app store is represented by a(n) ___ glass icon.

magnifying

One advantage that the Samsung tablets have over the iPads is that you can add __ to the Note or Tab.

microSD storage

If you do not want to sign a long-term contract, you might choose to purchase a ___ phone.

prepaid

After your phone's analog-digital converter chip changes the sound of your voice to a digital signal, the signal is enhanced by a digital signal

processor

Sometimes, particularly when travelling, you may find yourself in an area where your home network has no cell coverage, but another network does have service. Using a different network is referred to as _____.

roaming

When choosing a cell phone provider, factors to consider include:

service speed network size/coverage pricing

After verifying that your data plan includes tethering, the first step in creating a hotspot with your Android phone is to click the ___ icon.

settings

The texting protocol that allows you to send a text of up to 160 characters is called SMS or ___ message service.

short

The processor within your smartphone that enhances the call quality is called a digital _____ processor.

signal

The small computer within your phone that enhances the sound quality of your call is called a digital ___ processor.

signal

Adding a microSD card to your smartphone increases your phone's ___ capacity.

storage

The cell tower's base transmission station is connected to a mobile ____ station.

switching

Connecting to your iPhone's hotspot is called

tethering

Connecting to your phone's Wi-Fi hotspot is referred to as

tethering

Creating a Wi-Fi hotspot with your cell phone is referred to as __.

tethering

A cell phone tower is connected to a base ___ station that transmits weak microwave signals through the tower's antennae to create "cells" of coverage.

transceiver

Your network's mobile switching station (MSS) locates the MSS of the person you are calling, even if they use a different cell phone provider.

true

Because of the popularity and bandwidth demands of video streaming from sites such as Hulu, YouTube, and Netflix, _____ data plans are being offered by most cell phone providers.

unlimited

Based on current trends, it's likely that future apps will be more engaging and include more

video

Which of these businesses would most benefit from having cellular-enabled tablets rather than traditional tablet computers?

Package Delivery Service

Which of the following are the expenses found on a typical cell phone bill?

Data plan charges Line charges Taxes and surcharges

Cell towers are connected to:

base transceiver stations

Which of the following will result in cellular network data usage?

Using an LTE signal to connect to the Internet and stream video

Which of the following are the cell phone manufacturers?

Blackberry Xiaomi Huawei

Which of the following are the characteristics of the iOS?

Comes with Siri, iTunes, iBooks, etc. Used on iPhones and iPods Developed by Apple for Apple products

Which of the following are the cell phone manufacturers?

LG Electronics Google (Alphabet) Huawei

Which of the following are the advantages of having a 3G phone?

Less expensive More energy efficient—battery lasts longer

MetroPCS

T-Mobile

Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, and ___ are the major national cell phone providers in the United States.

Verizon

What is an advantage of a Wi-Fi only tablet over a cellular-enabled tablet?

Wi-Fi only tablets do not require a data plan.

In order to sync your iPhone to your MacBook you must first open the ___ app.

iTunes

Because it locates cellular devices, assigns frequencies, transmits signals to the correct sites, the ___________ is probably the most important part of any cellular network.

mobile switching station

Sometimes called "cell phone carriers" or "mobile network operators," cell phone ___ sell subscriptions for cellular service.

providers

A major difference between Samsung's Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab computers is that the Galaxy Note tablets come with a

stylus

When connected to a Wi-Fi signal, a cellular-enabled tablet computer ____ use cellular data.

will not

Which of the following are the characteristics of a base transceiver station?

Broadcasts weak microwave signals to create "cells" of mobile coverage Sends phone signals to the cellular provider's mobile switching station (MSS) Connected to a cell tower

The phone manufacturer best known for creating phones with physical keyboards is

Blackberry

As long as both users are connected to the Internet and have webcams, microphones, and speakers, they can video teleconference for free using the Microsoft app called

Skype

Once so commonly used that people even called it the "Crackberry," _____ devices were extremely popular in the early 2000s, but it was soon eclipsed by other smartphones. Multiple choice question.

Blackberry

Which of the following statements about Blackberry phones are true?

Blackberry had a huge market share in 2007. Blackberry phones only use the Blackberry operating system (OS). Known for having a physical keyboard.

The largest category of apps, both in terms of active downloads and in terms of revenue generated is ___ apps.

gaming

Which of the following are tabelts available for sale by Apple?

iPad Pro series iPad Mini series iPad Air series

Approximately how many watts of microwaves do cell phone emit?

0-1 watt

Cricket Wireless

AT&T

An instant messaging app offered by Google is called:

Gmail Chat

Which of the following two methods take you to Google (Gmail) chat?

Open Gmail and click on the chat area Open Google Hangouts and click on the chat area

What settings can you adjust in Skype? (select three)

Privacy settings Online status Profile settings such as name and photo

Which of the following can you do in Google chat?

Send a contact an image Send a message to a contact even when they are not online Send a colleague a hyperlink

Which of the following are the characteristics of SMS?

Stands for Short Message Service Allows for short texts, typically up to 160 characters

Jacqueline and Rob keep in contact by using Gmail Chat. This app requires that they also have:

an Internet connection a computer (laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.)

Cricket Wireless is owned by

att

Xcode and Swift are good programs to start with if you wish to create an app for the:

iPhone

A texting protocol that is similar to emailing in that the message goes to a server and is encrypted prior to being delivered is referred to as MMS or Multimedia ___ Service.

messaging

Nelson and Lucy like to Skype so they can see and talk to each other. In addition to having the Skype app, they also need (select three):

microphones and speakers an Internet connection webcams

Apps that use the most data are those that stream

video

The mobile switching station can connect calls to mobile switching stations belonging to other cellular networks.

True

Because of the significant costs of data packages and other smartphone expenses, calling and ___ charges tend to be among the least expensive costs of owning a cell phone.

texting

A smartphone emits approximately:

0-1 watt of microwaves.

Most new cell phones today come with approximately _______ of RAM.

1-6 GB