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How many instructions are supercomputers capable of processing in a single second?

A) thousands
B) millions
C) billions
D) trillions

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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The actual photographed resolution is known as the ______ resolution.

A) native
B) original
C) optical
D) raw

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Some smartphones support a(n) ______ keyboard app, on which users enter words by tracing a path on an on-screen keyboard.

Define embedded computer.  List categories of products that contain embedded computers, and name specific devices for each category.

A mail server stores and manages email lists.

CTS is inflammation of the nerve that connects the forearm to the palm of your hand.

Your collection of stored digital media is called a media ______.

In M2M communication, such as with the Internet of Things trend, the M stands for ______.

Sometimes called a system board, a(n) ______ is the main circuit board of a personal computer.

A(n) ______ tablet has a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base, with the lid and base connected by a swivel-type hinge.

Lighting, HDMI, and Thunderbolt are all types of ______.

A mainframe is a network of several servers together in a single location.

Data that a computer accepts and processes is called ______.

A(n) ______ device is a small, mobile computing device designed to be worn. Examples include activity trackers and smartwatches.

List guidelines for purchasing a smartphone.

Once example of the trend called the Internet of Things is if your refrigerator sends your phone a message that you need milk.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 Your school is in a safe neighborhood, but there have been a few thefts at ATMs. You work part-time in your school's campus security office and have been asked to prepare tips for students about ATM safety. Thieves can capture a credit card number by placing a(n) ______ on an ATM.

A docking station has less functionality than a port replicator.

Many handheld computers are industry-specific, such as for parcel delivery people.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 Your friend Marvin works weekends in an electronics store selling computers. You are in the market for a new desktop for your home.  Why does Marvin recommend that you consider an all-in-one?