CGS1060 technology concepts test
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
_________ are lightweight laptops that run Google's Chrome operating system.
Chromebooks
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(s) 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
Which of the following is NOT a type of multi-user computer?
Embedded system
_________ are limited computers because they are placed inside devices which require specific computing functions.
Embedded systems
Which of the following is a wearable fitness device that is capable of measuring the number of steps taken, distance traveled, and calories burned on a daily basis?
Fitbit Flex
Which of the following is NOT a "music locker" service that allows you to upload your own music for streaming at a later time?
Hulu Plus
Which of the following apps makes it easy to apply special effects to photos and then share them with your friends/followers?
The largest network in the world is known as the _________, which connects billions of people and organizations throughout the world.
Internet
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
Which of the following is an example of an ultraportable computer?
MacBook Air
_________ devices are lightweight, handheld computers that offer a variety of software and communication services for mobile users.
Mobile
Using a wireless technology known as _________, many smartphones can now be tapped on special payment devices to complete your purchase at select stores.
NFC
_________, such as Windows or Mac OS, exist primarily to help the computer run and manage its resources.
Operating systems
Which of the following refers to the processed results that a computer sends out to you?
Output
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 type of utility or service allows users to completely erase their mobile device if it is lost or stolen?
Remote wipe
Which of the following is a streaming player for your TV that can use your home's wireless network to connect with online services such as Netflix and Pandora?
Roku
Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage service?
Skype
_________ networking services make it easy for friends and family to share updates and special events with each other.
Social
Instead of delivering songs that you are likely to enjoy, services such as _________ offer you the ability to play practically any song you want on your mobile device.
Spotify
_________ is the ability of a computer to hold or remember the information it processes.
Storage
_________ media refers to music and movies that are delivered on demand from an online source.
Streaming
_________ computers are thin, lightweight laptops that possess strong processing power.
Ultraportable
Which of the following is NOT an app that allows you to have a live video conversation using your mobile device?
Vine
_________ technology refers to computing devices that are worn on various parts of the body.
Wearable
The pages in the _________ can contain a seemingly unlimited variety of information, from news and sports to updates from your family and social circle.
World Wide Web
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
With _________ storage services, your files can be stored online and accessed from any Internet-connected device.
cloud
Cloud _________ services allow individuals to view, edit, and share documents, even seeing each other's changes in real time.
collaboration
In the simplest terms, a(n) _________ is a device that accepts input, processes data, and can output or store the result of its actions.
computer
The set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks is known as a(n):
computer program
The computer that has been traditionally found on the desks in many offices and homes is the _________ computer.
desktop
The ability to communicate with a device without using your hands is known as _________ computing.
hands-free
The physical devices that make up a computer system are called:
hardware
Which of the following devices can measure multiple vital signs with a simple 10-second scan on your forehead and then send those results to your mobile device?
health
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
A(n) _________ is a combination of mobile phone and handheld computer.
smartphone
The term _________ refers to one or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose.
software
NASA uses _________ to conduct complex modeling and simulations for upcoming missions.
supercomputers
A _________ is a mobile device that typically ranges from seven to ten inches in size.
tablet
Many computers are now being connected via _________ networks, whereby communication takes place using radio waves.
wireless
