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

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