Chapter 3 - Computing Devices and the Internet of Things

If you have a PC with a 32-bit CPU, which operating system will run on it? A. 32-bit only B. Both 32-bit and 64-bit C. Neither 32-bit nor 64-bit D. 64-bit only

a, 32-bit only

CTRL-V is an example of what? A. Hotkeys B. System keys C. Function keys D. Launch keys

a, Hotkeys

A pacemaker is an example of what type of IoT device? A. Medical device B. Home appliance C. Security system D. IP camera

a, Medical device

Using an Android Phone, you want to scroll down. What do you do to accomplish this? A. Swipe up B. Swipe down C. Pinch fingers together D. Start with pinched fingers and separate them

a, Swipe up

Which type of IoT device is used to control the temperature in a home? A. Thermostat B. Security system C. Home appliance D. Command center

a, Thermostat

Rebecca wants to get a copy of the newest game she heard about for her iPad. Where should she go to find and download it? A. iTunes B. iApps C. iPlay D. Google Play

a, iTunes

Which one of the following devices is likely to have the least amount of storage? A. Mobile phone B. Laptop C. Workstation D. Server

a, mobile phone

You want to enable backups of your new iPhone. Which two options do you have? (Choose two.) A. iDrive B. iCloud C. iTunes D. iBackup

b and c, iCloud and iTunes

For which of the following tasks are gaming consoles not used? (Choose two.) A. Playing video games B. Editing Word documents C. Watching a DVD D. Creating a spreadsheet

b and d; Editing Word documents and Creating a spreadsheet

Which IoT device is typically paired with security systems? A. Home appliance B. IP camera C. Modern car D. Thermostat

b, IP camera

Which of these is an open-source operating system? A. Windows B. Linux C. iOS D. macOS

b, Linux

Your friend recently got a new Android phone and comes over to your house. What app does your friend use to set up a Wi-Fi connection with your wireless router? A. Wi-Fi B. Settings C. Networking D. Connections

b, Settings

Francis is trying to change the settings on his iPhone. He opens the settings app. In order to see them better, he turns his phone 90 degrees but nothing happens. What is the most likely cause? A. The gyroscope is broken B. The Settings app does not support rotation C. He needs to enable app rotation in Settings first D. He needs to turn off the device and turn it back on to reset the rotation feature

b, The settings app does not support rotation

Agi has an iPhone with a biometric scanner enabled. What methods can she use to unlock her phone? A. Fingerprint only B. Passcode only C. Fingerprint or passcode D. Fingerprint, passcode, or iris scan

c, Fingerprint or passcode

An Xbox One X is an example of which type of device? A. Laptop B. Tablet C. Gaming console D. Server

c, Gaming console

What is the term used that refers to connecting two Bluetooth devices together for communications? A. Syncing B. Netting C. Pairing D. Partnering

c, Pairing

You want a device to hold files for several users to access on a network. What type of device do you need? A. File console B. Tablet C. Server D. Workstation

c, Server

What term refers to having data stolen from your device via Bluetooth connection? A. Pairing B. Bluesurfing C. Bluejacking D. Bluesnarfing

d, Bluesnarfing

You need to find a new productivity app for your Android-based tablet. Where should you look? A. iTunes B. Google Drive C. Google Apps D. Google Play

d, Google Play

Rachel is using her iPad to view pictures. She turns the iPad 90 degrees and the image turns as well. Which sensor allowed this to happen? A. Accelerometer B. Magnetometer C. Turnometer D. Gyroscope

d, Gyroscope

You are setting up a new Wi-Fi connection on your Android phone. What step do you take after turning on Wi-Fi? A. Verify wireless capabilities B. Enter the wireless password C. Verify the Internet connection D. Locate SSID

d, Locate SSID

Which motion while using an iPhone allows you to zoom in on a map? A. Tap B. Double tap C. Pinch D. Reverse pinch

d, Reverse pinch

Which of these is not one of the five functions of an operating system? A. Monitors system health and functionality B. Provides an environment for software to function C. Coordinates the activities of hardware components D. Sends and receives e-mail messages

d, Sends and receives e-mail messages

Which of the following accurately describes what Airplane mode does an iPhone? A. Turns off the Wi-Fi connection B. Turns off the Bluetooth connection C. Turns off the cellular connection D. Turns off all wireless connections

d, Turns off all wireless connections