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What is the internet?
a small isolated internal network of a company
an application used to access the World Wide Web
the type of physical media used by computers to access the World Wide Web
a network of networks
2
Which component requires a technician to install screws externally through the PC case?
motherboard
RAM
CPU
power supply
3
Which type of connection allows mobile devices to remotely control devices, such as TV or audio equipment?
NFC
infrared
micro-USB
lightning
4
Which type of connection allows mobile devices to communicate wirelessly with each other when touched together?
infrared
lightning
bluetooth
NFC
5
What is an example of a binary value from everyday life?
brightness of a light bulb
speed of a traveling car
room temperature
a simple light switch
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A user needs to connect a Bluetooth device to a laptop. Which type of cable is needed to accomplish this?
None. Bluetooth connections are wireless.
VGA cable
EIA/TIA 232 cable
USB cable
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Who owns the internet?
no one person or group
the government
Bill Gates
Dwayne Johnson
8
What is a characteristic of a SIM card?
It is used to add memory to many mobile devices.
It is used to extend the cell phone battery lifetime.
Two SIM cards can be installed on some phones,SIM card same vendor
It can be used to hold user personal data.
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What measurement is used to indicate thousands of bits per second?
Tbps
Mbps
Kbps
Gbps
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What is one of the operating systems used in smartphones?
FitBit
Windows 10
iOS
Google Play
11
What kind of mobile device is the Amazon Kindle?
e-reader
smartphone
fitness tracker
smartwatch
12
What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?
a local area network
a SOHO network
the internet
Campus Area Network
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What is a characteristic of a fitness tracker?
device with large touch screen that runs app downloadable from an app store
a wearable device that monitors heart function and physical activity
a device that converts received phone messages to text
a special device with 6" or larger black and white display for reading text
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Which type of connected device is placed on objects to track and monitor them?
consoles
RFID tags
sensors
actuators
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Why are SODIMMs well suited for laptops?
They do not produce heat.
They connect to external ports.
They are interchangeable with desktops.
They have a small form factor.
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A byte consists of how many bits?
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4
2
8
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What type of device is able to create physical movement?
console
actuator
RFID tag
sensor
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Which type of proprietary cable is used to connect Apple devices to host computers?
lightning
micro-USB
USB-C
mini-USB
