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CSC 100: Introduction To Computing > Chapter 3: Computers and mobile devices: Evaluating options for home and work > Flashcards

Chapter 3: Computers and mobile devices: Evaluating options for home and work Flashcards

1
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It is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory.

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Computer

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Is a computing device small enough to hold in your hand.

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Mobile device

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It is a portable computer designed so that a user easily can carry it from place to place, where as desktop is designed to be in a stationary location.

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Mobile Computer

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It is a thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base.

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Laptop

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A thin lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen.

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Tablet

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It refers to a device that combines features of a smartphone with a tablet.

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Phablet

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It is a computer small enough to fit in one hand.

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Handheld computer

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It is a computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network.

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Servers

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Is the practice of sharing computing services such as servers and storage devices.

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Virtualization

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It uses software to enable a physical server to emulate the hardware and computing capabilities of one or more services.

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Server virtualizations

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A network of several servers together in a single location.

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Server farm

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12
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A possibility to combine the power of multiple servers.

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Server Farm

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Is a large, expensive, powerful server that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.

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Mainframe

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Is a computer, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server.

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Terminal

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A ______ is a terminal that looks like a desktop but has limited capabilities and components.

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Thin client

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it is the location in a retail or grocery store where a consumer pays for goods or services in the ______.

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Point-of-sale Terminal (POS)

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Is a self service banking terminal that connects to a host computers through a network.

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ATM (Automated Teller Machine)

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It is a freestanding terminal that usually has a touch screen for user interaction.

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Self-Service kiosks

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It is the fastest, most powerful computer, and the most expensive. This is built to perform extremely difficult calculations extremely quickly.

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Supercomputer

20
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It refers to an environment that provides resources and services accessed via the Internet.

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Cloud computing

21
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An internet-capable phone that usually also includes calendar, book, games, browser, and other apps.

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Smartphone

22
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A messaging services that message of up to 160 characters without an attached file.

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SMS (Short Message Services)

23
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A messaging services that can send file, pictures, video, emoji, and is lengthy.

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MMS (Multimedia Message Services)

24
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It is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display.

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Resolution

25
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Is the smallest element in an electronic image.

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Pixels

26
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A digital camera resolution that is equivalent to 1 million pixels.

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Megapixels

27
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You can store, organize, and play or view digital view. It is a portable consumer electronics device capable of storing and playing digital media such as audio, images, and video files.

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Portable media player

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Is a mobile device that is used primarily for reading e-books and other digital publications.

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E-book reader

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

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Digital media player

30
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A small, mobile computing device designed to be worn by a consumer.

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Wearable Device

31
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A wearable device that keeps time, can communicate with a smartphone, read and send messages, and access web.

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Smartwatch

32
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It is special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.

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Embedded Computer

33
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Is the point at which a peripheral device attaches.

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Port

34
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It joins a cable to a port.

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Connector

35
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It can connect to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector.

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USB Port (Universal Serial Bus)

36
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It uses short-range radio signals to transmit data between two ________ - enabled computers.

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Bluetooth

37
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It uses close-range radio signals to transmit data between two ______-enabled services.

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NFC (Near field communication)

38
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Is a mobile computing device designed for single player or multiplayer video games.

A

Game Console

39
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Is a small mobile device that contains a screen, speakers, controls, and game console all in one unit.

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Handheld game device

40
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It uses electrical components to provide a stable current flow and minimize the chances of an overvoltage reaching the computer.

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Surge Protector

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

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Uninterruptible Power supply (URS)

42
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It is a technology-related condition that affects eyesight. You might feel sore, tired, burning, itching, or dry eyes.

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Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)

43
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Is an applied science devoted to incorporating comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of items in the workplace.

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Ergonomics

44
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An injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, ligaments, and joints.

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Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

45
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Occurs when the technology consumes someone’s entire social life.

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Technology Addiction

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