Computer Concepts

mobile switching station

-transmits signals to the receivers MSS - changes your cell and base transmission station as you travel

Modern smartphones have between ____.

1 GB and 6 GB of RAM

MetroPCS

T-Mobile

cell towers are connected to

base transceiver stations

If you do not want to sign a long-term contract, you might choose to purchase a ______ phone

prepaid

The processor within your smartphone that enhances the call quality is called a digital _____ processor.

signal

The devices inside your phone that convert analog waves (such as sound waves) into digital signals that your phone can process are called __________.

analog digital converters

Your network's mobile switching station (MSS) locates the MSS of the person you are calling, even if they use a different cell phone provider.

true

Can accomplish using Chat

- Add hyperlinks to a chat message - Add tables to a chat message - Send a photo with a chat message

While many smartphones look alike, they may have significant differences. Which of the following are water-resistant?

- Galaxy S9 - iPhone XR

Which of the following are the functions of a digital signal processor?

- Moderates call volume - Analyzes signals received from the analog-digital converter to enhance audio quality - Reduces unwanted noise

Cannot accomplish using Chat

- Text and paragraph format a chat message - Send a chat message to a contact that is offline

base transceiver station

- emits wear microwave signals through cell towers antenna - located at base of cell tower

A tablet is a highly mobile computer with a touchscreen rather than a keyboard/touchpad. To differentiate a tablet from a smartphone, a tablet is generally understood to have a screensize of at least:

7 inches

cricket wireless

AT&T

TracFone

America Movil

Because smartphones are computers and have many of the same security risks as computers, you should have _____ software on your smartphone

antivirus

Xcode and Swift are good programs to start with if you wish to create an app for the:

iPhone

A cell phone emits approximately 1 watt of ________ radiation

microwave

Sometimes called "cell phone carriers" or "mobile network operators," cell phone _____ sell subscriptions for cellular service.

providers

the small computer within your phone that enhances the sound quality of your call is called a digital _______ processor.

signal

Connecting to your phone's Wi-Fi hotspot is referred to as ______

tethering