CHAPTER 8:
MOBILE COMPUTING: KEEPING YOUR DATA ON HAND
Multiple Choice:
1.
The following are all mobile computing devices EXCEPT:
A. laptop computers.
B. automobile anti-lock brake systems.
C. cellular telephones.
D. personal digital assistants.
Reference: Mobile Computing: Is it Right for You?
2.
Difficulty: Easy
Which of the following is NOT a feature of mobile computing with cell phones and PDAs?
A. Availability of personal information management software at all times
B. Ability to communicate while away from the office or home
C. Fast and inexpensive Internet access relative to desktop computing
D. Convenience for frequent travelers
Reference: Mobile Computing: Is it Right for You?
3.
Difficulty: Easy
If you want a mobile computing device that recognizes handwritten characters as a standard feature, your
best option is a:
A. cellular phone.
B. laptop computer.
C. personal information management system.
D. tablet PC.
Reference: Tablet PCS
Difficulty: Easy
4.
The least expensive mobile communication device is a:
A. PDA.
B. pager.
C. cell phone.
D. MP3 player.
Reference: Paging Devices
5.
Difficulty: Easy
The type of pager that includes a keyboard is a(n):
A. alphanumeric pager.
B. numeric pager.
C. two-way pager.
D. voice pager.
Reference: Paging Devices
6.
Difficulty: Moderate
In terms of pager communication, the word channel refers to a(n):
A. frequency.
B. unique code.
C. pager ID.
D. receiver.
Reference: Paging Devices
7.
Difficulty: Moderate
The operating system of a cell phone resides in:
A. volatile memory.
B. the CPU.
C. virtual memory.
D. read-only memory.
Reference: Cell Phone Hardware
Difficulty: Hard
8.
Symbian is:
A. a popular line of cell phones.
B. the brand name for a sophisticated PDA.
C. an operating system for cell phones.
D. one of the leading two-way paging devices.
Reference: Cell Phone Hardware
9.
Difficulty: Hard
Execution of the operating system instructions within a cell phone is accomplished by:
A. internal memory chips.
B. the CPU.
C. the transceiver.
D. a ROM chip.
Reference: Cell Phone Hardware
10.
Difficulty: Moderate
Translating the voice input from the microphone into signals that the CPU can understand is accomplished
via a cell phone’s:
A. analog to digital converter chip.
B. digital signal processor.
C. base transceiver.
D. RAM chip.
Reference: How Cell Phones Work
11.
Difficulty: Moderate
The purpose of a cell phone’s digital signal processor is to:
A. act as a modem by converting signals from analog to digital and vice versa.
B. compress or decompress signals.
C. process signals by transporting them to a mobile switching center.
D. amplify and translate digital signals.
Reference: How Cell Phones Work
Difficulty: Hard
12.
Each cell in a cellular network is centered around a:
A. mobile switching center.
B. signal transmission line.
C. cellular central office.
D. base transceiver station.
Reference: How Cell Phones Work
13.
Difficulty: Moderate
A mobile switching center decides which cell your cell phone belongs in by:
A. using a GPS system to determine its geographical location.
B. monitoring the signal strength between the cell phone and a base station.
C. selecting the cell with the lowest current call volume.
D. locating the short message service on the Internet backbone.
Reference: How Cell Phones Work
14.
Difficulty: Hard
Store-and-forward technology facilitates:
A. cell phone text messaging.
B. inexpensive walkie-talkie communications.
C. portable MP3 file storage.
D. file transfer between PDAs and desktop computers.
Reference: Cell Phone Features: Text Messaging
15.
Difficulty: Hard
Unlike SMS, MMS provides capabilities for:
A. call forwarding and call waiting.
B. cell overlapping.
C. audio and video transmission.
D. cell phone text messaging.
Reference: Cell Phone Features: Text Messaging
Difficulty: Moderate
16.
WML is a:
A. wireless Internet service provider.
B. special browser for cell phones and PDAs.
C. format for representing wireless multimedia files.
D. language for displaying web content on handheld devices.
Reference: Cell Phone Internet Connectivity
17.
Difficulty: Moderate
In order to support mobile web browsing, phone companies offering cell phone calling plans usually
double as:
A. microbrowsers.
B. wireless ISPs.
C. FTP sites.
D. servers for pagers.
Reference: Cell Phone Internet Connectivity
18.
Difficulty: Moderate
A popular format for storing high-quality music files is:
A. WML.
B. P2P.
C. MP3.
D. MMC.
Reference: MP3 Players
19.
Difficulty: Easy
The ____________ rate of digital conversion of music content will affect the size and quality of the MP3
file.
A. sampling
B. data transfer
C. flash conversion
D. synchronization
Reference: MP3 Hardware
Difficulty: Moderate
20.
A flash card is an example of a:
A. volatile memory chip.
B. non-volatile memory chip.
C. volatile magnetic disk.
D. non-volatile magnetic disk.
Reference: MP3 Flash Memory and File Transfer
21.
Difficulty: Moderate
A durable, matchbook-sized flash card that holds up to 4GB is called:
A. Compact Flash.
B. SmartMedia.
C. Secure Digital.
D. Memory Stick.
Reference: MP3 Flash Memory and File Transfer
22.
Difficulty: Hard
A fast flash card that offers encryption capabilities is called:
A. Compact Flash.
B. SmartMedia.
C. Secure Digital.
D. Memory Stick.
Reference: MP3 Flash Memory and File Transfer
23.
Difficulty: Hard
The advantage of a FireWire port over a USB port for file transfer to MP3 devices is:
A. size.
B. security.
C. storage capacity.
D. speed.
Reference: MP3 Flash Memory and File Transfer
Difficulty: Moderate
24.
The success and popularity of the MP3 site called Napster and its clones was made possible largely
because of:
A. large storehouses of centrally located MP3 files.
B. the use of peer-to-peer file sharing.
C. direct links to the web sites of major recording studios.
D. approval of the music industry and recoding artists.
Reference: MP3 Ethical Issues: Napster and Beyond
25.
Difficulty: Moderate
In the future, computing technology will be woven directly into our clothing via flexible synthetic “yarns”
called :
A. digital threads.
B. yarn chips.
C. textile processors.
D. electrotextiles.
Reference: Trends in IT: Emerging Technologies
26.
Difficulty: Moderate
Most PDAs include a stylus for the purpose of:
A. user input.
B. memory storage.
C. instruction processing.
D. data transfer.
Reference: PDA Hardware
27.
Difficulty: Easy
The ____________ text system requires special input notation when you handwrite your input to a PDA.
A. MS Transcriber
B. Graffiti
C. Blueboard
D. Palmcode
Reference: PDA Hardware
Difficulty: Moderate
28.
OMAP, Xscale, and Dragonball are all examples of:
A. tablet computer operating systems.
B. MP3 devices.
C. PDA processors.
D. global positioning systems.
Reference: PDA Hardware
29.
Difficulty: Hard
All of the following are advantages of the Palm OS over the PocketPC operating system EXCEPT:
A. lower memory requirements.
B. more support of third-party application vendors.
C. lower cost.
D. internal support for MP3 and video clip processing.
Reference: PDA Operating Systems
30.
Difficulty: Moderate
The operating system in a PDA is stored in:
A. magnetic disk.
B. random access memory.
C. read only memory.
D. flash memory.
Reference: PDA Memory and Storage
31.
Difficulty: Moderate
Unlike a desktop or laptop computer, most PDAs do not include:
A. a central processing unit.
B. an internal hard drive.
C. an infrared port.
D. wireless networking capabilities.
Reference: PDA Memory and Storage
Difficulty: Moderate
32.
When a PDA is turned off, battery power is used to:
A. execute programs in the background.
B. keep ROM from erasing.
C. make the CPU continue executing instructions.
D. maintain the contents of RAM.
Reference: PDA Memory and Storage
33.
Difficulty: Moderate
Adding storage capacity to most PDAs requires the use of:
A. flash cards.
B. floppy disks.
C. expansion slots.
D. internal hard drives.
Reference: PDA Memory and Storage
34.
Difficulty: Moderate
The type of rechargeable battery used in newer PDAs is typically a(n):
A. AAA.
B. nine volt.
C. lithium ion.
D. AA.
Reference: PDA Memory and Storage
35.
Difficulty: Moderate
By placing your PDA in a ____________, you can connect it to the USB port of a desktop computer in
order to synchronize files.
A. flash card
B. cradle
C. microdrive
D. Bluetooth synchronizer
Reference: PDA File Transfer and Synchronization
Difficulty: Moderate
36.
Wireless file transfer without the need for line-of-sight is accomplished using:
A. IrDA.
B. USB.
C. Bluetooth.
D. flash cards.
Reference: PDA File Transfer and Synchronization
37.
Difficulty: Moderate
The standard used for enabling handheld devices such as PDAs to connect to the Internet in a wireless
environment is called:
A. WAP.
B. WiFi.
C. 802.11.
D. FTP.
Reference: PDA Internet Connectivity
38.
Difficulty: Moderate
____________ is a technology that allows a PDA to obtain a subset of web site information, often
eliminating unnecessary graphics and links, in order to reduce bandwidth and storage requirements.
A. Wireless access protocol
B. Microbrowsing
C. Page reduction
D. Web clipping
Reference: PDA Internet Connectivity
39.
Difficulty: Moderate
Blueboard is:
A. PDA software that enables multiple users to simultaneously draw on a common “surface.”
B. a technology that allows wireless connectivity between devices without line-of-sight.
C. a method for improving performance of Internet access for handheld devices.
D. the name of a PDA hardware accessory.
Reference: PDA Software and Accessories
Difficulty: Hard
40.
The satellites that comprise the Global Positioning System are run and operated by the:
A. National Weather Service.
B. U.S. military.
C. United Nations.
D. GPS Consortium.
Reference: Dig Deeper: The Power of GPS
41.
Difficulty: Moderate
The main characteristic of a tablet PC is its:
A. advanced handwriting recognition.
B. portable keyboard and mouse.
C. ability to fit in a person’s pocket.
D. use of nanotechnology.
Reference: Tablet PCs
42.
Difficulty: Moderate
Which of the following products is a CPU for tablet PCs?
A. Verichip
B. PEG-NZ90
C. Crusoe 5800
D. Intel Xscale
Reference: Tablet PC Hardware
43.
Difficulty: Hard
Which of the following statements about Tablet PCs is FALSE?
A. They can run any Windows XP application.
B. They typically include built-in CD drives.
C. They have processing power comparable to desktop computers.
D. They support speech-recognition.
Reference: Tablet PC Hardware
Difficulty: Moderate
44.
The Intel Centrino package includes all of the following components EXCEPT the:
A. Intel 855 chipset.
B. Intel-Pro wireless network connection.
C. Intel Xscale CPU.
D. Intel Pentium M processor.
Reference: Laptop Hardware
45.
Difficulty: Hard
The Intel Pentium-M series is particularly well-suited for mobile computing because of its:
A. low power consumption.
B. wireless networking capability.
C. hot-swapping features.
D. PDA and cell phone compatibility.
Reference: Laptop Hardware
46.
Difficulty: Moderate
A laptop operating system’s ____________ settings support such functions as automatically shutting down
the hard drive and putting the computer into hibernation mode.
A. hardware control profile
B. auto-stop management
C. battery configuration
D. power management profile
Reference: Laptop Operating Systems and Ports
Difficulty: Moderate
47.
The type of laptop battery that is NOT subject to memory effects is:
A. nickel based.
B. magnesium alloy.
C. lithium ion.
D. nine-volt.
Reference: Laptop Batteries and Accessories
48.
Difficulty: Hard
Which of the following notebook upgrades will be most likely to improve battery life?
A. Installing a zip drive
B. Adding more RAM
C. Switching from lithium-based to nickel-based batteries
D. Adding more hard disk capacity
Reference: Laptop Batteries and Accessories
49.
Difficulty: Moderate
Unlike typical desktops, a typical laptop computer has an externally visible slot into which you can insert a
(n) ____________ for external devices such as modems or wireless adapters.
A. PC card
B. flash card
C. battery
D. expansion card
Reference: Laptop or Desktop?
50.
Difficulty: Moderate
All of the following are true about a desktop computer compared to laptop EXCEPT:
A. desktop systems are more reliable.
B. desktop systems are a better value.
C. laptop computers typically last longer than desktop systems.
D. laptop computers offer fewer expandability options.
Reference: Laptop or Desktop?
Difficulty: Moderate
51.
Select the best definition for “Intel Xscale”
A. 16 MHz CPU used for personal digital assistants.
B. CPU with low power consumption, used in Compaq TC1000 tablet.
C. 300-400 MHz CPU used for personal digital assistants.
D. cell phone with built-in camera.
E. operating system used in cell phones.
Reference:
52.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Hard
Select the best definition for “Transmeta Crusoe”
A. 16 MHz CPU used for personal digital assistants.
B. CPU with low power consumption, used in Compaq TC1000 tablet.
C. 300-400 MHz CPU used for personal digital assistants.
D. cell phone with built-in camera.
E. operating system used in cell phones.
Reference:
53.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Hard
Select the best definition for “Dragonball EZ”
A. 16 MHz CPU used for personal digital assistants.
B. CPU with low power consumption, used in Compaq TC1000 tablet.
C. 300-400 MHz CPU used for personal digital assistants.
D. cell phone with built-in camera.
E. operating system used in cell phones.
Reference:
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Hard
54.
Select the best definition for “Symbian”
A. 16 MHz CPU used for personal digital assistants.
B. CPU with low power consumption, used in Compaq TC1000 tablet.
C. 300-400 MHz CPU used for personal digital assistants.
D. cell phone with built-in camera.
E. operating system used in cell phones.
Reference:
55.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Hard
Select the best definition for “Nokia 3650”
A. 16 MHz CPU used for personal digital assistants.
B. CPU with low power consumption, used in Compaq TC1000 tablet.
C. 300-400 MHz CPU used for personal digital assistants.
D. cell phone with built-in camera.
E. operating system used in cell phones.
Reference:
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Hard
56.
57.
Select the best definition for “Pentium-M”
A. CPU with low battery consumption
B. wireless connection technology.
C. GPS tracking device.
D. peer-to-peer sharing application.
E. flash memory with encryption capability.
Reference:
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Hard
58.
Select the best definition for “Secure Digital”
A. CPU with low battery consumption
B. wireless connection technology.
C. GPS tracking device.
D. peer-to-peer sharing application.
E. flash memory with encryption capability.
Reference:
59.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Hard
Select the best definition for “Bluetooth”
A. CPU with low battery consumption
B. wireless connection technology.
C. GPS tracking device.
D. peer-to-peer sharing application.
E. flash memory with encryption capability.
Reference:
60.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Hard
Select the best definition for “VeriChip”
A. CPU with low battery consumption
B. wireless connection technology.
C. GPS tracking device.
D. peer-to-peer sharing application.
E. flash memory with encryption capability.
Reference:
61.
Multiple locations in chapter
Select the best definition for “Gnutella”
A. CPU with low battery consumption
B. wireless connection technology.
C. GPS tracking device.
D. peer-to-peer sharing application.
E. flash memory with encryption capability.
Difficulty: Hard
Reference:
62.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Hard
What is the purpose of the mobile computing component, “digital signal processor”
A. non-volatile memory
B. compressor/decompressor.
C. radio tower controlling a cell.
D. translates sound wave to digital signal.
E. device for connecting a PDA to a desktop.
Reference:
63.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
What is the purpose of the mobile computing component, “cradle”
A. non-volatile memory
B. compressor/decompressor.
C. radio tower controlling a cell.
D. translates sound wave to digital signal.
E. device for connecting a PDA to a desktop.
Reference:
64.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
What is the purpose of the mobile computing component, “converter chip”
A. non-volatile memory
B. compressor/decompressor.
C. radio tower controlling a cell.
D. translates sound wave to digital signal.
E. device for connecting a PDA to a desktop.
Reference:
65.
Multiple locations in chapter
What is the purpose of the mobile computing component, “base station”
A. non-volatile memory
B. compressor/decompressor.
C. radio tower controlling a cell.
D. translates sound wave to digital signal.
Difficulty: Moderate
E. device for connecting a PDA to a desktop.
Reference:
66.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
What is the purpose of the mobile computing component, “flash card”
A. non-volatile memory
B. compressor/decompressor.
C. radio tower controlling a cell.
D. translates sound wave to digital signal.
E. device for connecting a PDA to a desktop.
Reference:
67.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
Pick the closet meaning for the term, “benchmarking”
A. using a cradle for file transfer to ensure that PDA and desktop files match
B. measurement and conversion of music into digital format
C. a type of station that enables a tablet or laptop to easily connect to peripherals
D. comparing the performance of different products doing the same task.
E. converting a song from a CD to a digital MP3 file.
Reference:
68.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
Pick the closet meaning for the term, “digital sampling”
A. using a cradle for file transfer to ensure that PDA and desktop files match
B. measurement and conversion of music into digital format
C. a type of station that enables a tablet or laptop to easily connect to peripherals
D. comparing the performance of different products doing the same task.
E. converting a song from a CD to a digital MP3 file.
Reference:
69.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
Pick the closet meaning for the term, “synchronizing”
A. using a cradle for file transfer to ensure that PDA and desktop files match
B. measurement and conversion of music into digital format
C. a type of station that enables a tablet or laptop to easily connect to peripherals
D. comparing the performance of different products doing the same task.
E. converting a song from a CD to a digital MP3 file.
Reference:
70.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
Pick the closet meaning for the term, “ripping”
A. using a cradle for file transfer to ensure that PDA and desktop files match
B. measurement and conversion of music into digital format
C. a type of station that enables a tablet or laptop to easily connect to peripherals
D. comparing the performance of different products doing the same task.
E. converting a song from a CD to a digital MP3 file.
Reference:
71.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
Pick the closet meaning for the term, “docking”
A. using a cradle for file transfer to ensure that PDA and desktop files match
B. measurement and conversion of music into digital format
C. a type of station that enables a tablet or laptop to easily connect to peripherals
D. comparing the performance of different products doing the same task.
E. converting a song from a CD to a digital MP3 file.
Reference:
72.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
Pick the closet meaning for the acronym, “P2P”
A. language recognized by microbrowsers
B. measure of CPU cycle speed
C. the standard that dictates how handheld devices access the Internet
D. system utilizing satellites for tracking locations.
E. technology allowing users to share with each other over the Internet
Reference:
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
73.
Pick the closet meaning for the acronym, “WML”
A. language recognized by microbrowsers
B. measure of CPU cycle speed
C. the standard that dictates how handheld devices access the Internet
D. system utilizing satellites for tracking locations.
E. technology allowing users to share with each other over the Internet
Reference:
74.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
Pick the closet meaning for the acronym, “Hz”
A. language recognized by microbrowsers
B. measure of CPU cycle speed
C. the standard that dictates how handheld devices access the Internet
D. system utilizing satellites for tracking locations.
E. technology allowing users to share with each other over the Internet
Reference:
75.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
Pick the closet meaning for the acronym, “WAP”
A. language recognized by microbrowsers
B. measure of CPU cycle speed
C. the standard that dictates how handheld devices access the Internet
D. system utilizing satellites for tracking locations.
E. technology allowing users to share with each other over the Internet
Reference:
76.
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate
Pick the closet meaning for the acronym, “GPS”
A. language recognized by microbrowsers
B. measure of CPU cycle speed
C. the standard that dictates how handheld devices access the Internet
D. system utilizing satellites for tracking locations.
E. technology allowing users to share with each other over the Internet
Reference:
Multiple locations in chapter
Difficulty: Moderate