Module 9: Mobile Devices

How much RAM does modern smartphones have?

1-6 GB

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

Android

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.

Antivirus

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

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

Versions of the ________ used to be assigned sweets/candy names, such as Oreo and Pie.

andriod

In order to sync your iPhone to your MacBook you must first open the ________ app.

iTunes

Cell phones send and receive extremely weak _____ signals to and from cell towers.

microwave

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

switching

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

tethering

LTE and ________ are best for streaming or uploading photos or videos.

4G

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

7

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

Cell towers' radio frequencies are divided between seven roughly___ cells

Hexagon

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

MicroSD Storage

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

Microsim

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 texting protocol that allows you to send a text of up to 160 characters is called SMS or ____________

Short Messaging Service

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.

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

signal

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

switching

Sometimes called "cell phone carriers" or "mobile network operators," cell phone providersField 1Field 1 providers , Correct Unavailable sell subscriptions for cellular service.

providers

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

4-16 GB

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

Digital Signal Processor

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

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

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 Messaging Service

Cell towers are connected to:

base transceiver stations

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