Chapter 3 - Computing Devices and IoT

Question 1

Mobile Phone

Answer 1

a portable device designed for wireless communication over a cellular network

• smartphone
• internal antenna for cellular connections

Question 2

Tablet

Answer 2

a portable device designed for wireless communication over a cellular network

• smartphone screen: 4.5”-5.7”
• Tablets Screen: 7”-10”

Question 3

Laptop

Answer 3

a computing device that integrates the display, system component, and multiple peripheral devices within a single portable case

• smaller form factor
• may require a docking station for additional ports

Question 4

Workstation

Answer 4

a type of computer system that is designed to be used on a desk or a fixed location

• external peripherals
• aka clients and usually rely on servers to give resources

Question 5

Server

Answer 5

a powerful centralized computing device designed to support a number of users simultaneously

• powerful with high-end components or specifications
• file servers: maintains files
• print servers: maintains printers within a network
• Web servers: maintain and hold web pages

Question 6

Gaming Console

Answer 6

a specialized computing device designed primarily for playing video games

• dedicated hardware
• not commonly upgradeable

Question 7

IoT (Internet of Things)

Answer 7

physical devices, objects, and sensors that are connected to the internet and can collect, exchange, and transmit data

• home appliances
• home automation devices
• modern cars
• IP cameras
• streaming media devices
• medical devices

Question 8

Dedicated Server

Answer 8

your organization’s own server and only contains your data and software while a non-dedicated server is “hosted” in a shared environment

Question 9

Dock Stations

Answer 9

hardware that can provide additional functions for laptops and tablets

• Video ports
• USB ports
• Network ports
• Additional power
• hard drive bays

Question 10

IOS OS

Answer 10

• created by Apple
• programs could be downloaded via iTunes store or the App store for some users.
• Uses iCloud for a storage solution

Question 11

Android OS

Answer 11

• created by Google
• open sourced, allowing for more devices to access
• downloaded with the Play Store
• uses Google Drive as a cloud storage solution

Question 12

Wi-Fi

Answer 12

uses access points to provide network and internet connectivity to devices

• range, environment, and interface can affect wi-fi connectivity
• some wi-fi signal ranges are of 100 feet

Question 13

Airplane Mode

Answer 13

a setting on mobile devices that disable all network communication

• found in almost all mobile operating systems
• used to conserve battery life