___ are limited computers because they are placed inside devices which require
specific computing functions. - ANSWER-embedded systems
___ can run mobile-style apps in the area known as the Start screen, while running
traditional software in the more familiar desktop. - ANSWER-Windows 8
___ consist of individual facts or pieces of information. - ANSWER-data
___ is an open source operating system with hundreds of distributions that are available
commercially or as a free download. - ANSWER-Linux
___ is the process of scrambling your data or storage devices to make them unreadable
by anyone who doesn't have the proper key. - ANSWER-encrypton
___ keyboards, which are designed to be comfortable and tailored for the human body,
have keys which are angled and a palm rest at the base in order to keep your wrists
straight. - ANSWER-Ergonomic
___ printers are unique in that they can create a physical object made of various
materials, such as a plastic toy. - ANSWER-3D
___ refers to the measurement of patterns or characteristics found in the human body. -
ANSWER-biometrics
___ tags, such as those present in many automated toll collection systems, can be
scanned from longer distances and at higher speeds than barcodes. - ANSWER-RFID
___, such as Windows or Mac OS, exist primarily to help the computer run and manage
its resources. - ANSWER-operating systems
A ___ is a copy of one or more files (or entire storage devices) that is made in case the
originals become lost or damaged. - ANSWER-backup
A ___ is a mobile device that typically ranges from seven to ten inches in size. -
ANSWER-tablet
A ___ license allows companies to install the software on multiple (or all) the machines
that they own. - ANSWER-volume
A CPU's clock rate, or speed, is measured in MB or GB. - ANSWER-false
A designation of -R or +R means that a blank disc can be recorded to and erased
multiple times. - ANSWER-false
, A software-based ___ is dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic. -
ANSWER-firewall
A(n) ___ is a combination mobile phone and handheld computer. - ANSWER-
smartphone
A(n) ___ is a special environment that allows you to run an operating system on top of
another operating system. - ANSWER-virtual machine
Although Google owns ___ and manages the Google Play Store for apps, they allow
any manufacturer to use and modify this operating system for their devices. - ANSWER-
android
An EULA usually takes the form of an electronic notification that appears when installing
software. The user then has a choice to accept or decline the terms of this agreement. -
ANSWER-true
As the main processor of a computer, the ___ is responsible for organizing and carrying
out instructions in order to produce a desired output. - ANSWER-CPU
Because of their sharp quality text output and fast printing speeds, ___ printers are
often preferred by businesses. - ANSWER-laser
Collectively, all malicious programs are referred to as - ANSWER-malware
Computers that have the same operating system are said to be ___ with each other
because they can support the same software. - ANSWER-compatible
Federal ___ law gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their
creative work. - ANSWER-copyright
Google transformed the smartphone market with the release of their revolutionary
Nexus in 2007. - ANSWER-false
Having a higher quantity of RAM will allow you to have more open programs and quickly
switch among them. - ANSWER-true
Higher ___ cameras can capture more detail, but they will produce a larger image file
on your storage media. - ANSWER-megapixel
If you are not ready to replace your current television, there are a variety of streaming
players that can add many ''smart'' features to almost any TV. - ANSWER-true
In ___ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information. -
ANSWER-augmented