CIS- Chapter 10 - Mobile Devices

A relatively inexpensive but surprisingly powerful tablet is the Amazon

fire

If you just need a phone for emergencies, you might consider which of the following?

prepaid phone

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

providers

A cell phone emits approximately 1 watt of _____________ energy (radiation).

radiation

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

Apps that use the most data are those that stream

video

Since it comes with a full computer operating system, some consider the

Microsoft Surface Pro 7

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

More video More engaging games Conglomerated sites

The manufacturer of the Galaxy smartphone and the Note is _______________

Samsung

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

True

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

-pricing -network size/coverage -service speed

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

1-6 GB

Match the parent company with the subsidiary.

Cricket Wireless----AT&T MetroPCS----T-Mobile TracFone----America Movil

Which of the following are the Amazon tablets?

Fire HD 10 Fire HD

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

Samsung

Before you can start tethering, verify that it is included in your cell phone's ___ plan.

data

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

games

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

gaming

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

micro SD

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

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

-iPad Air series -iPad Mini series -iPad Pro series

Place the steps in order to create a Wi-Fi hotspot with your Android phone.

1. Verify that your data plan allows tethering 2. Tap the "Settings" app 3. Under "Network & Internet" tap "Hotspot & tethering" 4. Turn on the portable Wi-Fi hotspot and note the password 5. Open the Wi-Fi on your laptop or other device and select your phone's hotspot 6. Enter the password - you are in!

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

3G

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

7

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

7

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

Galaxy S9 Galaxy S9

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

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

switching

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

When connected to a Wi-Fi signal, a cellular-enabled tablet computer ____ use cellular data.

willl not

Cellular-enabled tablets can increase data plan usage, but there are several ways to connect to the Internet that will not result in increased data charges. Some of these methods include:

--a home Wi-Fi network --a public Wi-Fi network --a secure wireless network

A smartphone emits approximately:

0-1 watt of microwaves

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

Android

Once so commonly used that people even called it the "Crackberry," _____ devices were extremely popular in the early 2000s, but it was soon eclipsed by other smartphones.

Blackberry

The phone manufacturer best known for creating phones with physical keyboards is

Blackberry

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.

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

Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, and ______ are the major national cell phone providers in the United States.

Verizon

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.

In order to change sound waves into digital signals, smartphones contain an _____ to digital converter (DAC).

analog

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

antivirus

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

apple

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

applications

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

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

iOS

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

The search feature in the Apple app store is represented by a(n) _______ glass icon.

magnifying

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

microwave

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

prepaid

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

providers

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

After verifying that your data plan includes tethering, the first step in creating a hotspot with your Android phone is to click the ___________icon.

settings

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

short

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

Connecting to your iPhone's hotspot is called

tethering

Sharing an Internet connection between two digital devices, for example, using your smartphone to create a hotspot and then using the hotspot to connect your laptop to the Internet, is referred to as

tethering

Because of the significant costs of data packages and other smartphone expenses, calling and ___________ charges tend to be among the least expensive costs of owning a cell phone.

texting

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

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

Package Delivery Service

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

Sometimes called an MSC server, the Mobile _________Station identifies your phone's signal so that you can receive calls.

switching

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

video

When it comes to connecting to the Internet, a tablet computer can be _____.

--Wi-Fi and cellular-capable --Wi-Fi only

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

iPhone

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

microSD storage

Because it is a Google product, downloading an app from the Play Store might require a(n):

Google login//VIE

Categorize the following tablet computer characteristics

Wi-Fi capable only matches Generally less expensive Do not require a cellular data plan Can only be used in areas of Wi-Fi reception Cellular-capable Can be connected to Wi-Fi or cellular network Require a data plan Can connect to the Internet in more areas

Which of the following are the cell phone manufacturers?

Xiaomi Blackberry Huawei

Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence. Because smartphones are computers and have many of the same security risks as computers, you should have __________ software on your smartphone.

antivirus

This phone, the ______________________ , was extremely popular in the early 2000s, and was known for its physical keyboard. It lost popularity after the release of the iPhone

blackberry

Which of the following are the expenses found on a typical cell phone bill?

-Taxes and surcharges -Line charges -Data plan charges

Put each function with the correct item. Base Transceiver Station Mobile Switching Station

Base Transceiver Station --Emits weak microwave signals through cell tower's antenna -- Located at the base of a cell tower Located at the base of a cell tower Mobile Switching Station --Transmits signals to the receiver's MSS --Changes your cell and base transmission station as you travel Changes your cell and base transmission station as you travel

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

Sometimes called an MSC server, the Mobile ____ Station identifies your phone's signal so that you can receive calls.

switching

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

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

Rank these by placing the most actively used apps categories at the top.

Games Business & Education Lifestyle Entertainment

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

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

Which of these devices are manufactured by Samsung?

---Galaxy ----Note

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

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

iTunes

While many smartphones look alike, they may have significant differences. Which of the following use the Android operating system?

Galaxy S9 Pixel 3

List the following steps in the order that they occur after you press "send" on your phone.

1. Signal is sent via week microwaves to a cell tower 2.The cell tower's base transceiver station sends the signal to your MSS 3.Your MSS sends the signals to the receiver's MSS 4.The receiver's MSS locates the receiver's phone and sends a signal to the receiver's BTS and associated cell tower

After your phone's analog-digital converter chip changes the sound of your voice to a digital signal, the signal is enhanced by a digital signal___________

processor

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

The most popular smartphone in the United States is the ____________

iPhone

Which of the following statements about Blackberry phones are true?

---Known for having a physical keyboard. ---Blackberry had a huge market share in 2007. ---Blackberry phones only use the Blackberry operating system (OS).

Which of the following are the characteristics of the iOS?

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

Which of the following are the cell phone manufacturers?

--Google (Alphabet) --LG Electronics --Huawei

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

--McAfee --Norton --AVG

Which of the following are the advantages of having a 3G phone?

--More energy efficient—battery lasts longer --Less expensive

Which of the following are the Samsung Galaxy tablet options?

--Tab series --Note series

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

data

While many smartphones look alike, they may have significant differences. Which of the following support microSD cards so you can expand their storage?

Galaxy S9

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 tablet