Mobile Devices

transceiver

A cell phone tower is connected to a base ____________ station that transmits weak microwave signals through the tower's antennae to create "cells" of coverage.

7 inches

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:

messaging or message

A texting protocol that is similar to emailing in that the message goes to a server and is encrypted prior to being delivered is referred to as MMS or Multimedia ___________ Service.

iPad Pro

Apple's mobile device with the largest display is the _____.

Stream video

Apps that use the most data are those that ___.

Skype or For a fee, Skype also allows users to place calls to phones that do not have the Skype app.

As long as both users are connected to the Internet and have webcams, microphones, and speakers, they can video teleconference for free using the Microsoft app called ___________.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

By upgrading to its maximum capacity of 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, the __ tablet could be an extremely powerful computer!

base transceiver stations

Cell towers are connected to:

hexagonal

Cell towers' radio frequencies are divided between seven roughly____________ cells

You want to save more music files. You want to save more image files.

For which of the following reasons you might want to add a microSD card to your smartphone?

roaming

If you are in an area where your home network does not have any cell coverage, but you are still able to make a call, you are probably:

weaker

In urban areas, the cell towers become more numerous and the cell signals transmitted by the cell towers are ____, than those in less populated areas.

Wi-Fi signal

Kevin wants to download some apps to his smartphone, but he has a limited data plan and is concerned about overage charges. "Don't worry, " you tell him. "Just connect to a(n) _____.

`1 GB and 6 GB of RAM

Modern smartphones have between ____________.

1-6 GB

Most new cell phones today come with approximately _______ of RAM.

microphones and speakers an Internet connection webcams

Nelson and Lucy like to Skype so they can see and talk to each other. In addition to having the Skype app, they also need (select three):

Microsoft Surface Pro 9

Since it comes with a full computer operating system, some consider the ___ a laptop rather than a tablet computer.

MicroSD

Some Android smartphones allow you to add more storage capacity in the form of a __ card.

True

True/False: The mobile switching station can connect calls to mobile switching stations belonging to other cellular networks.

3G

Two major categories of cell phones are available. Smartphones with LTE or 4G capability and ___ phones.

seven or 7

While there is no industry standard, a tablet computer typically has a screensize of at least ___________ inches.

Apple

_____ is the world's most valuable company (by market capitalization), in large part because of the success of the iPhone.

Norton AVG McAfee

Which of the following are the anti-virus software providers?

iPhone 14

Which of the following are sold by Apple?

Skype

The Microsoft app that lets users video-teleconference over the Internet is ____.

Android

The _____ operating system is the most popular smartphone OS worldwide, and second only to the iOS in the United States.

signal or signals

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

data

The bandwidth required by streaming video offered by companies such as Hulu and Netflix made unlimited _____________ plans relatively expensive.

Video

Based on current trends, it's likely that future apps will be more engaging and include more __ .

Using a cellular provider data plan Connecting to an available Wi-Fi

Which of the following are the methods of connecting a smartphone to the Internet?

Applications

When referring to cell phones or tablets, the term "apps" is short for __ .

Package Delivery Service

Which of these businesses would most benefit from having cellular-enabled tablets rather than traditional tablet computers?

switching

The cell tower's base transmission station is connected to a mobile ____ station.

short

The texting protocol that allows you to send a text of up to 160 characters is called SMS or _______ message service.

syncing

Connecting two computers so that files such as MPEGs, JPEGs, and MP4s can be moved directly from one computer to the other is called:

tethering

Creating a Wi-Fi hotspot with your cell phone is referred to as __.

Cellular

T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon are the major national ___ providers in the United States.

Samsung

The cell phone market is dominated by two major manufacturers, Apple that makes the iPhone, and _____________ that makes the Galaxy.

iPhones

While many third-party apps are available through its App Store, apps for __ must first be tested and approved before they are made available for downloading.

theft or stolen

Because there is a risk of _______________or loss, it is good to have an app such as "Where's My Droid?" or "Find My iPhone" installed.

iOS

Third-party apps must be reviewed and approved by Apple before being available for the _____.

iPad Mini series iPad Pro series

Which of the following are tablets available for sale by Apple?

Tab series Note series

Which of the following are the Samsung Galaxy tablet options?

Allows for short texts, typically up to 160 characters Stands for Short Message Service

Which of the following are the characteristics of SMS?

Used on iPhones and iPods Developed by Apple for Apple products Comes with Siri, iTunes, FaceTime, etc.

Which of the following are the characteristics of the iOS?

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

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

large

Because of the large infrastructure cost of building antennae and mobile switching stations, as well as leasing the rights to use radio frequencies, only ____ companies can compete nationally as cell phone providers.

unlimited

Because of the popularity and bandwidth demands of video streaming from sites such as Hulu, YouTube, and Netflix, _____ data plans are being offered by most cell phone providers.

Antivirus

Because smartphones are computers and have many of the same security risks as computers, it's a good idea to consider placing ____________ software on your smartphone.

Wi-Fi only tablet

Brian plans to only use his tablet computer in his home. He has a wireless network in his house. Brian can probably save money by purchasing a _____.

games, gaming, or game

By far, the category of apps that has the most active downloads is the _________ category.

microSD storage

One advantage that the Samsung tablets have over the iPads is that you can add __ to the Note or Tab.

providers, provider, or companies

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

2.5 GB

Streaming video apps, such as Hulu or Netflix, can use as much as _____.

gaming

The largest category of apps, both in terms of active downloads and in terms of revenue generated is ___ apps.

Apple iPhone

The most popular smartphone in the United States is the __.

signal

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

Wi-Fi only tablets do not require a data plan.

What is an advantage of a Wi-Fi only tablet over a cellular-enabled tablet?

Profile settings such as name and photo Online status Privacy settings

What settings can you adjust in Skype? (select three)

pricing network size/coverage service speed

When choosing a cell phone provider, factors to consider include:

Apple iPad Pro Samsung Galaxy Note Pro Amazon Fire HD 10

Which of the following are the tablet computers?

Cellular data service costs more than simply connecting to a Wi-Fi signal. Also, cellular-enabled tablets tend to cost more than Wi-Fi only tablets.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a cellular system to connect a tablet computer to the Internet instead of using a Wi-Fi connection?

tethering

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

Conglomerated sites More video More engaging games

Based on current trends, what will be seen in future apps? (Select all that apply.)

data

Being able to surf the Web, watch videos, and listen to streaming audio is why cell service with a(n) ____ plan is extremely popular in the United States.