Exam 1: Introducing Todays Technologies

Individuals suffering from technology overload feel distressed when deprived of computers and mobile devices.

Digital device ______ is the trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap.

A(n) ______ is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly.

Flash memory has many moving parts, making it less durable and shock resistant than other types of media.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT recommended advice to protect your computer from malware?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you want to connect multiple devices together in your home to share a single Internet connection and devices such as a printer, what should you do?

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Gennie has just gotten her first smartphone with a touch screen. Mia is giving her a lesson on how to use the touch screen. Gennie wants to move an item around on the screen. Mia tells her she should ______.

When you ______ computers and mobile devices, you match the files in two or more locations with each other.

Keyboards for mobile devices contain the same number of keys as desktop keyboards.

______ storage is an Internet service that provides remote storage to computer users.

______ uses short-range radio signals to enable computers and devices to communicate with each other, such as a phone to a headset.

List and describe uses of computers in home automation.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is given as a reason for the popularity of video games?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is most likely to require use of a server, desktop, and industry-specific handheld computer, and is most likely to use spreadsheets, databases, and accounting software?

In the educational practice of BYOD, what does D stand for?

Briefly describe each of the following as they relate to digital security and privacy:  Viruses and malware Privacy Health concerns Environmental issues

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes the term, the Internet of Things?

Gaming consoles are more portable than handheld gaming devices.

A(n) ______ printer can print solid objects from materials including plastic, nylon, or wood.

By subscribing to an ISP, you can connect to the Internet through your computers and mobile devices.