Mobile Devices

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.

iPhones

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

switching

Ironically, the expenses for calling and ________ are among the smallest charges found on a cell phone bill.

texting

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.

theft

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.

transceiver

The mobile switching station can connect calls to mobile switching stations belonging to other cellular networks.

true

Which of these operating systems is based on Linux and used on smartphones?

Android

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?

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.

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

Online status Privacy settings Profile settings such as name and photo

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

Surface Pro 8

Modern smartphones have between ____.

1 GB and 6 GB of RAM

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

1-6GB

If you just need a phone for calling and texting, a ________ phone can save you money.

3G

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

4-16 GB

While there is no industry standard, a tablet computer typically has a screen size of at least ______ inches.

7

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

Which 3 of the following are the major U.S. cell phone providers?

AT&T Verizon T-Mobile

Which of the following are the characteristics of SMS?

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

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

Android

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

Apple iphone

Once so commonly used that people even called it the "Crackberry," the ________ popularity dropped significantly in the United State after 2007.

Blackberry

Which of the following is an advantage of using a cellular network instead of a Wi-Fi network when connecting a smartphone to the Internet?

Cellular networks are accessible from more places

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

Messaging

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

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

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

Samsung

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

Skype

When connecting to the Internet, a tablet computer can be which 2 of the following?

Wi-Fi only Wi-Fi and cellular-capable

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

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

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) _____.

Wi-Fi signal

Cell towers are connected to:

base transceiver stations

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.

data

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

data

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

digital-analog converters

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

games

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

iOS

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

iOS

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

iPad Pro

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

iPad Pro

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

iPad Pro series iPad Mini series

Which of the following are sold by Apple?

iPhone 14

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.

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.

large

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

microSD storage

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

microSD storage

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):

microphones and speakers webcams an Internet connection

If you just need a phone for emergencies, you might consider a ________ phone.

prepaid

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:

roaming

Sometimes, particularly when travelling, you may find yourself in an area where your home network has no cell coverage, but another network does have service. Using a different network is referred to as ________.

roaming

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

short

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

signal

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

signal

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

signal

Apps that use the most data are those that ___.

stream video

A major difference between Samsung's Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab computers is that the Galaxy Note tablets come with a __.

stylus

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

syncing

The process of connecting two computers, such as a cellphone and a laptop, so that photos, video, and audio files can be transferred directly between the two computers is referred to as __.

syncing

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

tethering

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

tethering

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.

unlimited

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

video

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.

weaker

With its iPhone, ________ dominates the U.S. smartphone market.

Apple

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

Applications

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.

weaker

If you are in an area where your home network has no cell coverage, you may need to use the cellular network of a different provider. This is called __.

roaming

Because it uses a full operating system instead of a mobile operating system, the Microsoft _______ Pro is sometimes considered more of a laptop than a tablet computer. To make it a laptop you would need to also purchase the detachable keyboard

Surface

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 _____.

Wi-Fi only

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

providers

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

AVG, McAfee, Norton

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

Conglomerated sites More video More engaging games

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

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

For connectivity, iPads come with two options: Wi-Fi only, or Wi-Fi plus __________ connectivity.

Cellular

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

gaming

Some apps that use a surprising amount of data are those that include embedded __.

video

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

game apps

Which of the following are the characteristics of the iOS?

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

Select the Samsung smartphone.

Galaxy S21

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

3G

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

Skype

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

cellular

Because of the popularity and bandwidth demands of video streaming, ________ data plans became very expensive. Tough competition for customers forced cell phone service providers to increase available bandwidth, so now these data plans are fairly common.

unlimited