chapter 6
Cara is trying to decide between purchasing a tablet or laptop computer. Cara learns that all of the following are true about tablet computers EXCEPT: ____.
Optical drives are used to store data
The price of a laptop computer increases when you add processing power, ____________________, and storage space.
RAM
When memory speed increases, the _____ can process data more efficiently.
CPU
The clock speed of the processor is measured in _____.
gigahertz
Used to tabulate census information for the U.S. government
mainframe computer
A(n) ____________________ is a mobile device that stores digital media such as songs and videos.
mp3 player
Installed on a motherboard to connect a server to the Internet
network adapter
Rafael is helping Ashley understand how a server can provide network services to respond to user requests. Rafael tells Ashley that when user requests for more data increase, the server must apply _____.
scalability
Transfers data around a network based on user requests
server
How quickly an application opens depends on _____.
storage speed
To be classified as a(n) ____________________, a computer must be one of the fastest computers in the world.
super computer
Used primarily for scientific applications
super computer
Laptop computers tend to be more costly than desktop computers due to _____.
the cost of their components
A desktop computer's system unit that houses the motherboard is referred to as a(n) _____________________.
tower
A computer's features include processing capacity and storage capacity.
true
A netbook computer has less storage space and power than a laptop. ____________________
true
A server is dedicated to handling data with minimal interaction from a user.
true
A server relies on a network adapter to connect to the Internet.
true
A smartphone uses solid-state storage drives.
true
The U.S. government relies on the power of a mainframe computer to gather and tabulate census information.
true
The higher a processor's speed, the better the overall performance of the computer.
true
Typically, a laptop uses a battery as its power source. ____________________
true
A tablet is the computer of choice for many users due to its size, weight, and _____.
battery life
A main advantage of a smartphone over other mobile computing devices is _____.
communication
A virtual keyboard can be found on all of the following devices EXCEPT: _____.
desktop computers
All of the following are considered mobile devices EXCEPT: ____.
desktops
An e-book uses a(n) _____ display.
electronic paper
There are three categories of computers: personal, _____, and large computers.
embedded
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
embedded computer
A laptop computer houses its processing components in the same case that holds the monitor.
false
A smartphone's screen is measured in characters per inch. ____________________
false
One of the most important jobs of a mainframe computer is to transfer data around a network so that user requests can be met.
false
Smartphones use a dedicated, embedded operating system.
false
When a computer is embedded into a device, it requires input from the user to perform its task.
false
