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Although they can save space, all-in-one desktops usually are more expensive than a system unit and monitor purchased seperately

False All in one desktops may be less expensive than purchasing a system unit and monitor separately.

Most computers and electronic devices are analog, which use only two discrete states: on and off. T/F

False. Most computers and electronic devices are DIGITAL, which use only two discrete states: on and off.

Most traditional and ultrathin laptop and ultrabook screens range in size from 7 to 10 inches, and most tablet and notebook screen ranges in size from 11 to 18 inches. T/F

False. Most traditional and ultrathin laptop and ultrabook screens range in size from 11-18 inches, and most tablet and notebook screen ranges in size from 7-10 inches.

Newer versions of USB are backward compatible, which means they support only only new USB devices, not older ones. T/F

False. They support older USB devices as well as new ones.

instead of the term, port, the term connector, sometimes is used to identify audio and video ports. T/F

False. instead of the term, port, the term JACK, sometimes is used to identify audio and video ports.

Because embedded computers are components in larger products, they usually are small and have limited hardware. T/F

True

Because the processor in a computer is particularly sensitive to current fluctuations you always should use a surge protector. T/F

True

Dedicated servers typically require a faster processor, more memory, and additional storage. T/F

True

Malware authors focus on social media, with the goal of stealing personal information. T/F

True

Some mobile devices allow you to transfer photos using wireless technologies such as bluetooth and wifi. T/F

True

An offline UPS always runs off the battery. T/F

True.

Most smartphones also can function as portable media players and digital cameras. T/F

True?

electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer

CPU

A four or five digit number assigned to a specific content or mobile service provider is referred to as a ___.

CSC. Common short code

Examples of a ____ device include keyboard, mouse, microphone, monitor printer, USB flashdrive, scanner, webcam, and speakers.

Peripheral

A ____ can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector.

USB port

Some desktops called a ____, do not have a tower and instead house the screen and system unit in the same case.

all in one desktop

A dedicated server that backs up and restores files, folders, and media is referred to as a _____

backup server

the main circuit board of a personal computer

motherboard

process of initializing contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with eachother

pairing

component you connect to a computer or mobile device to expand its capabilities

peripheral device

Term used to refer to a device that combines the features of a smartphone with a tablet

phablet

the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device

resolution

Services provided by ____ include storing content and controlling access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network.

servers

power supply that switched to battery power when a problem occurs in the power line

standby UPS

Some people use the term ___ to refer to the case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard disk drive, memory, and other electronic components of the computer from damage.

system unit

terminal that looks like a desktop but has limited capabilities and components

thin client

metal or plastic frame that houses the system unit on a desktop

tower

the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers and storage devices

virtualization

Power users may work with a high-end desktop, sometime called a ____, that is designed to handle intense calculations and powerful graphics.

workstation