MIS 161 Chapter 3 Questions

How much USB ports can handle

127 diff peripheral devices together

ask cousin what to use to store info and for future use

A is ansswer

A(n) ____ desktop may be less expensive and take up less space.

all in one

Describe the Internet of Things.

an environment where processors are embedded in every product imaginable and those things communicate over the internet

Describe how technology is used in the energy management industry.

building automation systems

list advantages of thin client.

cost less, easier to maintain, last longer, use less power, less suseptible to malware

List guidelines for evaluating earbuds and headphones.

determine style, quality, decide if want noise cancel

______ occurs when a person's attention is diverted, such as by talking on a mobile phone.

inattentional blindness

List devices that connect to a USB port. Explain risks of using public USB charging stations.

keyboard, printer, monitor

______ is the process of initiating contact b/w two bluetooth devices.

pairing

List features of e-book readers and wearable devices.

small, different kinds, ebook have touch screens, ebook are larger than phones, wearable devices are smaller than phones and used for activity tracking

A(n) ____ is used to solve complex, sophisticated mathematical calculations, such as those used in petroleum exploration.

supercomputer

List steps to connect your phone to a wifi network.

1. make sure you have access to wifi 2. find settings 3. enable wifi 4. choose network 5.if necessary enter addtional info 6. your phone should tell you when it connects 7. disable wifi when not is use

UPS system

UPS: uninterruptible power supply: batteries to provide power when power out

know usb port know hub embedded computers

USB port: 127 diff peripheral devices cam hook together using a connector hub: device that plugs in a USB port in computer or mobile device and contains multiple USB ports embedded computers: special purpose computer that functions as a component on a larger product

Describe the role of ergonomics in a workplace.

applied science devoted to incorporating comfort, efficiency, and safety

Describe the following techologies: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC.

bluetooth: short range radio signals to transmit data wifi: radio signals NFC: close-range radio signals

List considerations when purchasing different types of mobile devices.

choose a provider that fits your needs, decide on style, what keyboard, see if compatible with program you want to use, battery, memory, accessories

List products that contain embedded computers. List the advantages of in-vehicle technology.

consumer electronics, home automation devices, automobiles, process controllers and robotics, computer devices and office machines.

wosniak-computer guy apple

designed it

List symptoms of technology addiction. Define technology overload.

distressed when deprived of technology, even a short amount of time, pr overwhelmed with the amount of technology they are required to manage

Explain how to avoid malware infections.

dont install or download unfamiliar software

List cloud computing resources. Describe how business use cloud computing to manage resources.

email, schedules, music, photos, videos, games, websites, programs, web apps, etc business: manage resources

Explain issues surrounding the recycling of e-waste.

export ewaste to developing countries, releases lead, mercury, barium, etc in to soil and water

ID types of game controllers.

gamepad, joystick, pedals and wheel, dance pad, motion-sensing game controller, balance board

Explain how resolution affects digital picture quality.

greater number of pixels, greater quality.

ID situations where POS terminals, ATMs, and self-service kiosks might be used. list ATM safety guidelines.

grocery store, public locations safety: location, hide atm card, be suspicious of skimmers

ID types of desktop users and explain how each user's computer needs may differ.

home and business, gaming, power

List methods for securing against hardware theft and vandalism.

install security, lock

Describe the roles of the processor and memory.

interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer

ID how you can purchase the appropriate desktop computer for your needs.

know the requirements of what you want

List types of computers and mobile devices.

laptops, tablets, desktops, servers, terminals, smartphones, digital cameras, ebook readers, portable and digital media players, wearable devices, game devices embedded computers

ID the features of portable media and digital media players.

listen to music, view pics, watch videos, movies, tv, record audio and video. digital camera, calendar, address book, games, other apps

Define motherboard.

main circuit board of PC

List options provided by text, picture/video message, and voicemail services.

mobile to mobile; mobile to email; mobile to provider; web to mobile

Explain whether fitness video games are an effective form of exercise.

no bc they dont take into account lean body tissue, and health and weight loss goals

ID methods of typing on a smartphone.

on-screen keyboard, swipe, predictive text

Describe categories of computers and mobile devices, and ID general characteristics of size, user type, and price.

personal computer: fit on desk, 1 user, hundred to thousands mobile computers nad mobile devices: fit in lap or hand, 1 user, less than hundred to thousands

Describe the types of digital cameras, how they store captured images, and how to transfer photos to a computer.

point and shoot, SLR cameras. store captured images on storage media. transfer them by way of memory card.

Distinguish b/w a port replicator and a docking station.

port replicator: disable ports on computer to prevent conflicts among the devices on computer and port replicator docking station: external device that attaches to a mobile computer or device, contains a power connection and provides connections to peripheral devices

Explain how a computer uses ports and connectors.

port: peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device so one can send data connector: joins cable to a port

Distinguish b/w push and pull notifications.

push: initiates from sending location pull: receiver requests info from sending location

To interact with a tablet, you may use a touch screen or a(n) ______.

separate physical keyboard

Describe the purpose and functions of a server. Differentiate among rack, blade, and tower servers.

server provides services to devices on a network. rack:server is a metal frame blade: single circuit board tower: upright cabinet

List types of mobile devices. Describe features of a smartphone.

smartphones, digital cameras, portable and digital media players, ebook readers, wearable devices. features of a smartphone: send emails, use digital camera, portable media player, wireless access point, GPS, bluetooth, talk into microphone

List steps to protect yourself from webcam spying.

sticker to cover webcam

Define backward compatible.

support older USB devices as well as new ones

Describe the purposes of surge protectors and UPS devices. Explain the purpose of a fault-tolerant computer.

surge protectors absorb small overvoltages. UPS devices provide power for a limited amount of time for a temporary power loss

ID causes and types of repetitive strain injuries. List symptoms of CVS.

tendonitis: inflammation of tendon from repeated motion carpal tunnel: inflammation of nerve that connects forearm to palm of ham

Define terminal and thin client.

terminal: enables users to send/recieve data or info from a server thin client: terminal that looks like a desktop but limited capabilities

List considerations when purchasing a mobile computer. Explain importance of built-in ports and slots.

transfer photos, connect devices

Describe how personal computers often are differentiated.

type of operating system

Differentiate among traditional and ultrathin laptops, tablets, phablets, and handheld computers.

ultra thin weighs less, and battery lasts longer. tablet is a smaller laptop with a touch screen but a phablet is more like a smartphone. handheld are just small enough to be in hand.

Define undervoltage and overvoltage, and explain how each can damage a computer or data.

undervoltage: electrical supply or voltage drops below the normal volts; data loss overvoltage: power surge, incoming electrical supply or voltage increases above the normal volts; damage to hardware

Define virtualization as it relates to servers. Define server farm and mainframe.

uses software to enable a physical server to mimic one or more servers. server farm:network of several servers in a single location