SPSCC_CNA113_Chpt_25_Understanding_Mobile_Devices
International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) (946)
A 15-digit number used to uniquely identify a mobile device, typically a smartphone or other device that connects to a cellular network.
smartphone (932)
A cell phone enhanced to do things formerly reserved for fully grown computers, such as Web browsing, document viewing, and media consumption.
smart camera (936)
A digital camera incorporating the interface and computational features of a mobile device.
data roaming (953)
A feature of cellular data systems that enables the signal to jump from cell tower to cell tower and from your provider to another provider without obvious notice.
mobile device management (MDM) (946)
A formalized structure that enables an organization to account for all the different types of devices used to process, store, transmit, and receive organizational data.
Preferred Roaming List (PRL) (945)
A list that is occasionally and automatically updated to a phone's firmware by the carrier so that the phone will be configured with a particular carrier's networks and frequencies, in a priority order, that it should search for when it can't locate its home carrier network.
tablet (932)
A mobile device consisting of a large touchscreen, enabling the user to browse the Web, view media, and even play games.
International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) (946)
A unique number that represents the actual user associated with a particular SIM card. It is usually available from the carrier, to ensure that stolen phones are not misused. It can be used to unlock a phone as well.
smart watch (934)
A watch incorporating features of and communicating with a mobile device.
fitness monitor
A wearable device that counts your steps or measures your heart rate is called a(n) __________________________.
phablet. smartphone. tablet.
A(n) _____________ is a compromise between the functionality of a(n) _____________________ and the greater screen space of a(n) _____________.
e-reader
A(n) ______________ is a standalone device designed to be easier to use for the purpose of reading.
graphical user interface (GUI)
All mobile operating systems have a(n) _________________________ that enables users to interact with the device.
Lightning (958)
An 8-pin connector, proprietary to Apple, that can be inserted without regard to orientation. Used to connect mobile devices to a power or data source.
launcher (942)
An Android app that serves as the device's desktop, often with more extensive customization features than the one provided by Google or the device maker.
gamepad (960)
An input device specifically designed for playing computer games. These usually consist of one or more thumbsticks, a directional pad, multiple face buttons, and two or more triggers.
line of sight (959)
An unobstructed view between two devices. Required for IR communications.
software development kit (SDK)
App developers use a mobile operating system's ________________________________ to build apps for devices running the OS.
App Store (940)
Apple's mobile software storefront, where you can purchase apps for your smartphone, tablet, or other Apple products.
Apple Pay (945)
Apple's technology and service for making secure credit card payments in stores and apps via the iPhone and Apple Watch.
Typically no; set at factory. Some offer color management profiles. This was usually seen on older devices, particularly resistive screens.
Can a mobile device screen be calibrated by adjusting the color output by the user?
product release instruction (PRI) (945)
Carrier-made updates that modify many complex settings for CDMA devices to ready them for deployment on the carrier's network.
open source (939)
Describes a product for which the plans, schematics, recipes, or other information used to create it are released by its creator or distributor. Most commonly applied to software.
closed source (938)
Describes a product for which the plans, schematics, recipes, or other information used to create it are solely controlled by its creator or distributor. Most commonly applied to software.
screen orientation (942)
Device screen may be in portrait or landscape mode depending on device settings. When it is in automatic mode, the user interface (UI) will switch between portrait and landscape modes based on the device's orientation in physical space.
credit card reader (960)
Device that can be attached to mobile phones and tablets to take credit card payments. An example is called Square.
gyroscope (942)
Device that can detect the position of the tablet or phone in 3-D space.
docking station (960)
Device that provides a portable computer extra features such as a DVD drive or PC Card, in addition to legacy and modern ports. Similar to a port replicator. Also, a charging station for mobile devices.
fitness monitor
Devices that encourage physical fitness by counting steps using accelerometers, registering heart rate through sensors, using GPS to track exercise, and offering vibration tools to remind the user to get moving. They fit into one of two type: fobs that clip to the body and more sophisticated fitness bands and watches.
organic light-emitting diode (OLED) (936)
Display technology where an organic compound provides the light for the screen, thus eliminating the need for a backlight or inverter.
emergency notification (943)
Feature built into smartphones enabling them to receive messages from emergency broadcast systems, such as the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in the United States.
geotracking (938)
Feature in cellular phones that enables the cell phone companies and government agencies to use the ID or MAC address to pinpoint where a phone is at any given time.
accelerometer (942)
Feature in smartphones and tablets that rotates the screen when the device is physically rotated.
extra battery pack (960)
For devices with removable batteries, an extra battery that can be swapped in as needed.
Uninvite the person using the application.
Galina has an application that tracks her location for people she invites via the application to know her whereabouts. She's coming into town a few days early for a friend's surprise birthday party, but doesn't want the friend to notice she's in town. What is the best course of action? A. Turn off the GPS. B. Uninstall the application. C. Uninvite the person using the application. D. Leave her phone at home.
Google Play
Google's app and media store for Android devices.
Through iTunes to local computer or through iCloud.
How do iPhones and iPads sync?
Cell networks - jumps from tower to tower & provider.
How does a mobile device use data roaming?
Enhanced 911 (E911) (944)
Improves 911 service for cellular phones by using GPS and cellular network triangulation to locate the device and dispatch emergency responders.
Android application package (APK) (943)
Installation software for Android apps.
graphical user interface (GUI)
Interface that enables user to interact with mobile devices graphically, by using your finger or stylus device to manipulate icons that represent programs or documents, instead of using only text as in early interfaces. Pronounced "gooey."
Touch his son's face on the screen with his thumb and finger, then and pinch outward to scroll in.
John has a high-resolution image on his iPad of his 2-year-old son and the family dog. The image initially displays smaller than the screen, so he wants to zoom in to get the details of his son's expression. What gesture can he use to accomplish this task? A. Click the mouse in the middle of the picture to select it, then use the scroll wheel on the mouse to zoom in. B. Tap the picture with his index finger on his son's face. C. Long-press on the image and select zoom from the pop-up menu. D. Touch his son's face on the screen with his thumb and finger, then and pinch outward to scroll in.
John's smartphone connected to the Internet in the Bahamas via a cell provider that wasn't Sprint.
John returned from a cruise to the Bahamas and got a bill from his cell phone company, Sprint, that was over $1000. What could have happened? A. John connected to the Internet with his smartphone using the cruise ship company's Wi-Fi. B. John's smartphone connected to the Internet in the Bahamas via a cell provider that wasn't Sprint. C. John used his smartphone to do Internet gambling and Sprint frowns on that activity. D. Bills after international trips are always reported in the currency of the country visited. When translated from Bahamian dollars to U.S. dollars, the amount is the same he normally pays.
Windows Phone (941)
Microsoft's smartphone operating system. Rebranded to Windows 10 Mobile with the introduction of Windows 10.
location services (937)
Mobile device feature that can detect the device's location, enabling apps to request and use this information to provide location-aware services, such as finding nearby restaurants.
Wi-Fi calling (942)
Mobile device feature that enables users to make voice calls over a Wi-Fi network, rather than a cellular network.
e-reader (933)
Mobile electronic device used for reading e-books.
Near Field Communication (NFC) (959)
Mobile technology that enables short-range wireless communication between mobile devices. Now used for mobile payment technology such as Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
airplane mode (945)
Mode for mobile devices that disables all wireless and cellular communication for use on airplanes.
Capability to make telephone calls
Name the primary feature that separates a smartphone from a tablet. A. iTunes B. OLED screen C. Capacitive touchscreen D. Capability to make telephone calls
personal digital assistant (PDA) (931)
One of the earliest mobile devices. Lacked cellular connections and touch interfaces, but still shared basic features with current mobile devices.
Immersion in water
Placing your phone in a basic protective cover will not protect the phone from: A. Scratches B. Impact C. A few drops of water D. Immersion in water
device charger (960)
Plugs into a power source and charges a device through one of its ports, such as USB or Lightning. Convenient for charging while the device stays on.
battery charger (960)
Plugs into a power source and directly charges a device battery. Most convenient with a spare battery, since it requires removing the battery to charge it.
external speaker (960)
Portable devices that can substantially improve on the audio output of a mobile device or portable computer. They typically connect via Bluetooth or a regular headphone jack.
phablet (932)
Portmanteau of "phone" and "tablet." Colloquial term for a large phone.
single sign-on (SSO) (956)
Process that uses an account or credentials for a popular service, such as a Google Account, to sign on or authenticate with other services.
USB Type-C (958)
Reversible USB type cable that supports USB SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 with a top speed of 10 Gbps.
system on a chip (SoC) (947)
Single silicon die containing a CPU, GPU, and other important support logic.
mobile hotspot (959)
Small Wi-Fi network broadcast to share a cellular data connection with nearby Wi-Fi devices.
mobile device (930)
Small, highly portable computing devices with tightly integrated components designed to be worn or carried by the user. Includes smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices.
mini-USB (957)
Smaller USB connector often found on digital cameras.
Android
Smartphone and tablet OS created by Google.
mobile payment service (945)
Smartphone feature that can use a connected bank account to automatically transfer payments to merchants. May work in conjunction with Near Field Communication (NFC).
software development kit (SDK) (943)
Software that used to create custom applications or add features to existing applications on your mobile device.
gestures (941)
Specific motions the user performs on a touchscreen, such as pinching or swiping, that have a special meaning to the app being used.
vendor-specific (939)
Stores that only sell products from one manufacturer, like the Apple store.
gestures
Swiping your finger across the screen on a mobile device to switch the screen to the next item, such as the next page in an e-book, is one example of the role __________________ play in the user interface.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Technology that enables a mobile device to determine where you are on a map.
Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) (954)
Technology used to configure digital signature settings for e-mail, and contacts from a corporate address book, depending on how the corporate e-mail server is set up.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
The __________________ enables a mobile device to determine where you are on a map.
Enhanced 911 (E911). emergency notification.
The ____________________ system can send a(n) ____________________________ such as an AMBER alert to devices in the relevant area.
tethering (959)
The act of using a cellular-network-connected mobile device as a mobile hotspot.
accelerometer
The feature that enables a user to rotate a tablet and have the screen rotate with the device is called a(n) __________________.
iOS (940)
The operating system of Apple mobile devices.
synchronize (sync) (955)
The process of keeping files on mobile devices up to date with the versions on desktop computers or over the Internet.
digitizer (937)
The touchscreen overlay technology that converts finger and stylus contact into input data for the device to use.
Bluetooth and 3.5-mm audio jack
Tim wants to listen to music on his iPad. Which of the following are connectivity options for his headset? Select two. A. Infrared B. 802.11 C. Bluetooth D. 3.5-mm audio jack
micro-USB (957)
USB connector commonly found on Android phones.
virtual assistant (943)
Voice-activated technology that responds to user requests for information. They can be used to search the Internet, make reminders, do calculations, and launch apps.
Exchange ActiveSync (EAS)
What Microsoft protocol has become widely used across a range of mobile OS platforms for data synchronization?
Enable Bluetooth on the tablet; turn on the Bluetooth device; use the tablet to discover and select the Bluetooth device for pairing; enter a PIN code or other pairing sequence.
What are the steps involved in pairing a Bluetooth device with a tablet? A. Enable Bluetooth on the tablet; turn on the Bluetooth device; use the tablet to discover and select the Bluetooth device for pairing; enter a PIN code or other pairing sequence. B. Turn on the Bluetooth device; find the device with the tablet; enter a PIN code or other pairing sequence. C. Search for a Bluetooth device from the tablet; select pair from the options to enable the device. D. Enable Bluetooth on the tablet; turn on the Bluetooth device; find the device with the tablet; select pair from the options to enable the device.
Geotracking
What can a government use to determine your location at a specific time as long as you're using your mobile device? A. Angry Birds B. Geotracking C. Google Earth D. Gyroscope
Accelerometer & gyroscope. Measure orientation & movement.
What features in mobile devices measure movement in space and maintain proper orientation of up and down?
User name, password, sending and receiving server addresses
What information do you need to connect an Android-based tablet to an IMAP account? A. POP3 server DNS name B. User name and password C. User name, password, sending and receiving server addresses D. Exchange server name, user name, and password
International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)
What is the 15-digit number used to uniquely identify a mobile device?
Single silicon die containing a CPU, GPU, and other important support logic.
What is the system on a chip (SoC)?
International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)
What number represents the actual user associated with the SIM in a mobile device?
Near-Field Communication (NFC). Uses embedded chips & electromagnetic fields.
What type of communication is used in Apple Pay and Android Pay?
roaming (945)
When a mobile device connects to a network not owned by its home carrier.
Google Play
When you want to buy software for an Android device, you buy from ___________________ .
Wi-Fi calling
Which feature of some mobile devices allows you to place phone calls over an 802.11 network? A. Roaming B. Airplane mode C. Mobile hotspot D. Wi-Fi calling
Android
Which mobile OS enables developers to customize the user experience without restrictions? A. Android B. BlackBerry C. iOS D. Windows Phone
OLED
Which mobile device screen technology uses no backlight? A. CCFL B. LCD C. LED D. OLED
Lightning and USB Type-C
Which of the following connectors are not keyed, allowing them to be inserted in two orientations instead of just one? Select two. A. Lightning B. Micro-USB C. Mini-USB D. USB Type-C
IMEI
Which of the following is a 15-digit number used to uniquely identify a mobile device that connects to a cellular network? A. IMEI B. GSM C. ICCID D. IMSI
iOS
Which operating system powers an Apple mobile device? A. Android B. iOS C. OS X D. Windows Mobile
Apple iOS, Google Android, & Windows Phone
Which three operating systems power the vast majority of mobile devices?
Airplane mode with wi-fi enabled
William is traveling to Mexico and doesn't want to incur any international roaming charges on his phone. He knows the hotel he's staying in has free Wi-Fi. What mode could he put his phone in to make sure it doesn't ping the local cell towers but can still make use of the Wi-Fi network?
Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) (946)
Wireless data standard for mobile devices.
