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-R
A designation of ___ means that a blank optical disc can be recorded to only once.
tablet
A mobile device that generally ranges from 7 to 10 inches in size is referred to as a(n):
Resolution
A modern monitor might have a(n) ___ of 1920x1080 pixels.
QR(code generator)
A(n) ___ code, which appears as a square filled with dots and lines, is often used to direct a smartphone to open a specific web address.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
A(n) ___ connector carries both digital video and sound.
Biometrics
A(n) ___ input device authenticates you based on patterns or characteristics found in the human body.
64-bit
A(n) ___ interface allows users to communicate with their computer via graphical elements on the screen.
GUI(graphical user interface)
A(n) ___ interface allows users to communicate with their computer via graphical elements on the screen.
file extension
A(n) ___ is a short, unique sequence of characters located after the file's name that indicate the file type.
RFID (radio frequency identification)
A(n) ___ scanner uses radio frequencies to read the data stored in special tags.
Encyption
A(n) ___ utility can scramble your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the proper key.
amazon cloud
All of the cloud applications below would allow you to share and collaborate on documents and lists EXCEPT:
Although ___ owns Android and manages the store for apps, it allows any manufacturer to use and modify this operating system for their devices.
NFC (Near Field Communication)
Android Pay and Apple Pay rely on ___ to make the smartphone payments in stores.
smartphone
Apple transformed the ___ market with the release of its revolutionary iPhone in 2007.
Ultraportable computers
Apple's Macbook air is a type of _computer
iOS
Apple's mobile devices are powered by the ___ operating system.
Motherboard
As the largest circuit board in a personal computer, the ___ contains a variety of slots, connectors, and plugs for hooking up all the other parts of a computer.
A gesture
Bringing your thumb and index together in a pinching motion (for zooming in and out) is an example of:
augmented reality
Devices that add computer-generated information on top of the real world that a user sees offer a(n) ___ experience.
file system
FAT and NTFS are two popular types of:
Megapixel
Higher ___ cameras can capture more detail, but they will produce a larger image file on your storage media.
directories
In some operating systems, folders may be referred to as:
backing up
Making copies of important files to the cloud or to an external storage device is known as:
TV tuners
Many individuals are using ___ to turn their computers into DVRs, which allow you to record television shows for future playback.
Crowdsourcing
Many navigation and traffic apps rely on ___ to determine which roads have accidents/construction and which gas stations have the lowest prices.
Card
Most computers provide a sound subsystem directly on the motherboard and do not require a separate sound ___ for audio output.
Firewall
Most desktop operating systems include a(n) ___ utility that is dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic.
open source
One of the most famous ___ licenses is the GNU General Public License (GPL), which ensures that a particular program and any of its derivatives remain free to distribute.
software
One or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose are known as:
Formatting
Preparing a storage device for use by an operating system is known as:
Digital Literacy
Someone who possesses ______ has a broad understanding of computer technology and is able to use it well.
the manufacturer
Suppose that a laptop identifies its processor as follows: AMD's A8-4500M. What does the AMD represent?
Smartwatches
The Android Wear operating system is most commonly found on:
cursor
The ___ appears on the screen as a blinking vertical line, a small box, or some other symbol to show your place in a document or command line.
cut
The ___ command removes the selected object (or objects) from their current location and places them into the clipboard.
USB
The ___ port is used to connect almost all of today's external devices.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
The ___, or microprocessor, is the main processor of a computer.
Finder
The file management tool on a Mac is called:
hard drive
The magnetic ___ often serves as the primary storage device of a personal computer.
System Unit
The main component of a desktop computer is the ___, which is the case that houses the computer's critical parts, such as the processing and storage devices.
output
The processed results that a computer sends out to you are known as:
operating system
The purpose of a(n) ___ is to manage the flow of data between hardware components and allow the user to communicate with the computer.
Aspect Ratio
The ratio of monitor's width to its height is known as the:
PPM(Pages per minute)
The speed of a printer is measured in:
IoT
The term ___ refers to "smart" devices that have the ability to connect to wireless networks and the Internet.
lock screen
To protect the data on your mobile devices, set a password, pin, or other security measures on your:
GHz
Today's processors have reached the ___ mark, capable of processing billions of instructions per second.
Bluetooth
Using a short-range wireless technology known as ___, users can make hands-free calls in some cars.
10
What is the latest version of Windows?
Stylus pen
What is the name of the pen-like tool that allows you to tap or write notes on many touchscreen interfaces?
ergonomic
Which keyboards are designed to be comfortable and tailored for the human body?
Volume
Which license allows companies to install software on multiple machines?
snapshot
Which mobile app became famous for allowing messages and photos to disappear a few seconds after your friend received them?
performing in-class research with a smartphone
Which of the following "new social challenges" was NOT mentioned by the author?
water purification
Which of the following applications for home automation was NOT given by the author?
Intel's Eris
Which of the following choices is NOT a speech recognition program/assistant?
network server
Which of the following examples for embedded systems was NOT given by the author?
landscaping
Which of the following examples was NOT given by the author with respect to the way technology is used today?
Solid State Drive
Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage or synchronization service?
iHeartRadio
Which of the following is NOT an example of a "music locker" service?
BD-XL
Which of the following is NOT an example of solid state storage?
low-cost
Which of the following is NOT of the advantages of owning a Mac listed by the author?
Trial period
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways freeware developers can make money off their creation?
Linux
Which of the following is an open-source operating system that has distributions for both desktops and servers?
The ability to park on its own is a feature of many autonomous vehicle
Which of the following statements regarding autonomous vehicles is TRUE?
Chromebook
Which of the following types of computers are generally the most affordable, partly because they use Google's operating system and they contain very little storage?
Bit
Which of the following units is represented as an on (1) or off (0) value?
Kilobyte (KB)
Which of the following units is the smallest?
Skype
Which of these mobile apps/technologies would you use if you wanted to have a live video conversation with another person?
touchpad
Which rectangular, stationary pointing surface is found on almost all laptop computers?
outlook
Which software title would an employee most likely use to send email, manage contacts, create appointments and set up meetings?
ROM (Read Only Memory)
Which type of memory contains device-specific information and handles a computer's basic functions when it is powered on?
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Which type of memory temporarily holds the programs and files that you are actively working on?
dot-matrix printer
Which type of printer is most likely to be used by a business that uses carbon-copy forms?
3D printer
Which type of printer is most likely to be used by an engineer who needs to create a small, plastic model?
word processing
Which type of software provides tools for creating and editing all kinds of text-based documents?
Because SSDs are faster and consume less power
Why are many computers, especially ultraportable ones, using SSDs instead of traditional magnetic hard drives?
Blu-Ray disks have a storage capacity of: A. 4.7GB. B. 9GB. C. 25GB. D. 650MB.
With capacities starting at 25 GB, the ___ is the optical media with the most storage.
chrome
With the ___ operating system, you will be fully immersed in Google's ecosystem.
Virtual Machine
You should run a(n) ___ if you want to run one operating system on top of another operating system.
networks
_ allow us to communicate and share information between computers.
Hardware
_ is generally any part of the computer you can touch.
LED
_ technology changes the way LCD monitors are illuminated.
Tape Drives
__ are often used to back up or archive large quantities of information.
streaming media players
__ are small, affordable devices that can add many "smart" features to almost any TV.
__ has become one of the most popular mobile apps because they make it easy to add cool effects/filters to photos, and then share those photos and short videos with your friends and followers.
A computer program
__ is a set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks.
Widgets
__ provide automatically updating information without the need to open an app.
blade
__ servers are typically arranged in a space-saving manner in an enclosure alongside other servers.
Hulu
__ specializes in TV shows, offering episodes that can be seen as early as the day after they air.
fitness device worn on the wrist
__ specializes in TV shows, offering episodes that can be seen as early as the day after they air.
OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
__ technology can translate a scanned image into text that can be edited and formatted.
Haptic
__ technology produces output in the form of vibration, motion, or physical resistance.
Compression
__ utilities use a variety of techniques that can "squeeze" one or more files into a smaller file, such as a ZIP.
supercomputers
__, used by large organizations such as NASA, are the largest and most powerful computers in the world.
personal
___ computers are those meant to be used by only one person at a time.
Cloud Computing
allows you to store your files and use various applications in an online account.
computer
is a device that accepts input, processes data, and can output or store the result of its actions.
Input
refers to user entries or activities that tell the computer what to do
