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Each "cell" in a cellular network is a geographic area centered on a__________ station, which is a large communications tower. |
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base transceiver |
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A __________ runs a full-featured operating system and weighs less than two pounds. |
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netbook |
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DRM-free music is music that has been released without any digital rights management. |
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TRUE |
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There are cameras on the market that can play both music and videos. |
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TRUE |
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Ensuring that two devices, for example, a PC and a cell/smartphone, have the same files is the process of: |
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synchronizing |
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VoIP stands for_________. |
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Voice over Internet Protocol |
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Another name for Short Message Servise (SMS) is__________. |
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Text messaging |
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The most full-featured and powerful cell phones are put in the category of: |
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smartphones |
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A __________ is included in a cell phone to handle the compression of data for it to be quickly transmitted to another phone. |
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digital signal processor |
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Text prediction __________ provides a list of popular words and save typing time when using text messaging. |
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algorithms |
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To keep your cell/smartphone number private, you should consider assigning your device a __________ phone humber. |
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virtual |
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which of the following uses radio waves to transmit data signals over short distances and is not hampered by needing a direct line of sight. |
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Bluetooth |
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Some cell phones come equipped with a keyboard for faster typing of e-mail and text messages. |
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TRUE |
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The most common file types supported by digital cameras are raw uncompressed data and__________. |
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Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) |
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Which of the following allows you to download and play with restrictions enforced about its use? |
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Tethered downloads |
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__________ refers to the study of molecules and structures with sizes ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers. |
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nanoscience |
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__________, or temporary, memory loses its contents when the power source is removed. |
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Volatile |
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__________ is a form of voice-based internet communication that turns a standard internet connection into a means to place phone calls, including long-distance calls. |
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VoIP |
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An iPod is an example of a: |
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personal media player (PMP) |
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A virtual phone number can be assigned to your cell/smartphone to keep your true number private. |
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TRUE |
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WML refers to the format used to create Web content for cell/smartphones. |
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TRUE |
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A microbrowser is a special internet browser made for mobile devices. |
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TRUE |
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Napster used the technique of__________sharing to allow users to download files and transfer them to other users. |
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peer-to-peer |
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PMP stands for__________ |
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portable media player |
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When you send an SMS message, an SMS calling center receives the message and delivers it to the appropriate mobile device using _____ technology. |
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store-and-forward |
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_____ memory is nonvolatile memory used by most MP3 players to expand their storage. |
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Flash |
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All of the following are advantages of VoIP EXCEPT |
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reliability |
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Wi-Fi is less susceptible to interference than EDGE or 3G is. |
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FALSE |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the JPEG file format? |
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JPEGs are larger than raw files |
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_______competes with radio and television in that it allows users to download audio and video so they can review them at another time. |
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podcasting |
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_____, a technology that uses radio waves to transmit signals, allows you to synchronize your cell/smartphone with your desktop computer wirelessly. |
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bluetooh |
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_______ is the use of equipment to provide voice communications over a distance. |
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Telephony |
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______ is a special copyleft license used for software. |
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GNU |
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A specialized chip called a ______ is included in a cell phone to handle digital data compression. |
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digital signal processor |
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Which of the following describes the number of times an analog wave is measured each second during an analog-to-digital conversion? |
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sampling rate |
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Flash memory, used by most MP3 players, is a type of: |
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nonvolatile memory |
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Files saved in the Microsoft video file format have an extension of .avi or______. |
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.wmv |
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The Apple iPhone uses a Microsoft operating system. |
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FALSE |
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Netbooks are also referred to as: |
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subnotebooks |
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When using a cell phone, a base transceiver station picks up a request for service and then passes the request to a central location called a_______. |
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mobile switching center |
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SMS delivers message to the appropriate mobile device using _____ technology. |
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store-and-forward |
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Not all PMP devices are necessarily just music players. |
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TRUE |
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Digital formats are descriptions of signals as: |
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a long strings of numbers |
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Cell phones do not require special providers to connect to the internet. |
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FALSE |
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To synchronize a cell/smartphone to a desktop computer, you need a sync cable, Bluetooth, or a______. |
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cradle |
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Which of the following is specialized software made to display WEb pages on a cell phone? |
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microbrowser |
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Connecting your cell phone to the internet requires that you have a___. |
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wireless internet service provider (ISP) |
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A _____ is a special internet browser made for mobile devices. |
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microbrowser |
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A ______ is a computer that weighs less than two pounds and runs a full-featured operating system. |
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netbook |
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______ is a single cable that carries all audio and video information from devices connected to a TV to the TV itself. |
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HDMI |
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Digital camera resolution is measured in_______. |
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megapixels |
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The language used to create Web documents that are shown on mobile devices is called______. |
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wireless markup language |
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Some cell/smartphones come with a hidden keyboard and a_______screen, which allows you to tap or write on the screen. |
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touch-sensitive |
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In terms of cell phone connectivity, EDGE stands for________. |
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enhanced data rate for global evolution |
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According to copyrights laws, a ______ is based on an original work but is modified in some way. |
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derivative work |
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The operating system of a cell phone is stored in: |
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ROM |
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The Apple iPhone uses a version of ______ as an operating system. |
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Mac OS X |
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The two technologies that might replace Wi-Fi for internet connectivity on mobile devices because they are more reliable and less susceptible to interference are EDGE and________. |
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3G |
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The newest cell/smartphone displays are ______, which allow bright, sharp imaging and draw less power. |
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OLED |
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Symbian is: |
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an operating system for cell/smartphones |
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Avid readers may want to purchase a Sony Reader Digital book or an Amazon_______. |
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Kindle DX |
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LogMeln is an example of a: |
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remote access service for mobile devices |
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Web content specially designed for viewing via a cell/smartphone is written in a format called: |
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WML (wireless markup language) |
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You can send messages that include text, sound, images, and video clips using SMS. |
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FALSE |
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MMS allows you to save all, none, or part of a message. |
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TRUE |
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MMS stands for_______. |
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mulitmedia message service |
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MPEG-4, H.264 and DivX are all examples of: |
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codecs |
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The _______ is the number of times that an analog wave is sampled in an analog to digital conversion. |
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sampling rate |
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A _______ is a navigational tool used to track missing hikers or stolen cars, or to find directions to a location. |
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GPS (global positioning system) |
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Opera Mobile is an example of: |
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a microbrowser |
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Tet prediction algorithms provide a list of popular words and save typing time when using text messaging. |
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TRUE |
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Which of the following is the process of sharing files between two or more computers? |
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peer-to-peer sharing |
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_______ is a term used to refer to various licensing plans that enable copyright holders to grant certain rights to the work while retaining other rights |
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copyleft |
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Text messaging is also called: |
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short message service (SMS) |
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GPS stands for: |
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global positioning systemf |
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Connecting your mobile device to your home PC to make sure the data on two devices is exactly the same is referred to as _______. |
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synchronizing |
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_______ are rules that squeeze the same audio and video information into less space. |
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codecs |
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The _______ of a digital camera refers to the number of data points recorded for a captured image. |
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resolution |
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A portable media player can play files with all of the following file extensions EXCEPT: |
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DOC |
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An analog-to-digital converter chip: |
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converts the sound waves from a voice into a digital signal |
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When using a cell phone, an_______ changes your voice's sound waves into digital signals. |
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analog-to-digital converter chip |
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Current testing of _______ networks in two cities promises mobile connection speeds of up to 50 Mbps. |
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4G |
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Images are a representation of sound and light waves called______ or continuous waves. |
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analog |
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Cell phones can fall victim to viruses. |
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TRUE |
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_______ would allow us to create microscopic computers, the ultimate in portable devices. |
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Nanotubes or nanoscience |
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FUll-featured GPS systems can play MP3 files, display photos, and connect to the internet. |
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TRUE |
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Internet connectivity plans are usually known as _______. |
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data plans |
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A base transceiver station receives a request for cellular service and passes that request to a central location called a: |
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mobile switching center |
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Read-only memory (ROM) retains its contents when the power source is removed. This means that it is _______, or permanent, memory. |
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nonvolatile |
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Symbian OS and Windows Mobile are ______ for cell/smartphones. |
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operating systems |
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A ________ is a lightweight, portable device that has no cell phone features, but allows you to carry files, music, and videos and provides internet services. |
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internet tablet |
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MMS stands for Multimedia Message Service. |
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TRUE |
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MP3 files can be played only on iPods. |
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FALSE |
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An advanced version of SMS is _______, which allows you to send video and pictures in addition to text to other phones or email addresses. |
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MMS |
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The Apple iPhone uses a version of _______ as its operating system. |
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MAC OS X |
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SMS stands for _______. |
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short message service |
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_______ is the video standard adopted internationally in 2000 and recognized by most video player software. |
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Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) |
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To transfer files from your computer to a portable media player, (PMP), most newer PMPs use a ________ port or a FireWire port. |
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USB 2.0 |
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There are more virus attacks on cell/smartphones than there are on PCs. |
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FALSE |
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Broadcasting your video to a live audience over the Web is referred to as: |
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Webcasting |
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