Chapter 3

Question 1

Stick Computer

Answer 1

small computer which usually is the same size as, or a little larger than, a USB flash drive

Question 2

Terminal

Answer 2

computer that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server, or host computer

Question 3

Thin Client

Answer 3

terminal that looks like a desktop but has limited capabilities and components

Question 4

ATM

Answer 4

self-service banking terminal that connects to a host computer through a network

Question 5

Kiosk

Answer 5

free-standing terminal that usually has a touch screen for user interaction

Question 6

DVD Kiosk

Answer 6

self-service DVD rental machine that connects to a host computer through a network

Question 7

Supercomputer

Answer 7

fastest, most powerful computer

Question 8

Cloud Computing

Answer 8

environment that provides resources and services accessed via the Internet

Question 9

Smartphone

Answer 9

Internet-capable phone

Question 10

SMS

Answer 10

text-message based

Question 11

MMS

Answer 11

multimedia

Question 12

Digital Camera

Answer 12

mobile device that allows users to take photos and store the photographed images digitally

Question 13

Resolution

Answer 13

number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display

Question 14

Optical Resolution

Answer 14

actual photographed resolution

Question 15

Enhanced Resolution

Answer 15

add pixels between those generated by the optical resolution

Question 16

Pixel

Answer 16

smallest element in an electronic document

Question 17

Megapixels

Answer 17

millions of pixels

Question 18

Portable Media Player

Answer 18

mobile device on which you can store, organize, and play or view digital media

Question 19

Digital Media Player

Answer 19

device that streams digital media from a computer or network to a television, projector, or some other entertainment device

Question 20

Media Library

Answer 20

collection of stored digital media

Question 21

Embedded Computer

Answer 21

special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product

Question 22

Port

Answer 22

point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or device so that the peripheral device can send data to or receive information from the computer or mobile device

Question 23

Connector

Answer 23

joins a cable to a port

Question 24

USP Port

Answer 24

connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector

Question 25

USB Hub

Answer 25

device that plugs in a USB port on the computer or mobile device and contains multiple USB ports

Question 26

Port Replicator

Answer 26

external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device

Question 27

Docking Station

Answer 27

external device that attaches to a mobile computer or device and provides connections to peripheral devices

Question 28

Undervoltage

Answer 28

occurs when electrical supply or voltage drops

Question 29

Brownout

Answer 29

prolonged undervoltage

Question 30

Blackout

Answer 30

complete power failure

Question 31

Overvoltage (power surge)

Answer 31

occurs when the incoming electrical supply or voltage increases

Question 32

Spike

Answer 32

momentary overvoltage

Question 33

Surge Protector

Answer 33

uses electrical components to provide a stable current flow minimize the chances of an overvoltage reaching the computer and other electrical equipment

Question 34

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Answer 34

device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power

Question 35

Repetitive Strain Injury

Answer 35

injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints

Question 36

Computer Vision Syndrome

Answer 36

affects eyesight

Question 37

Ergonomics

Answer 37

applied science devoted to incorporating comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of items in the workplace

Question 38

Technology Addiction

Answer 38

occurs when technology use consumes someone's entire social life