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

A) mobile
B) machine
C) manufacturer
D) media

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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

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

Data that a computer accepts and processes is called ______.

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

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

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 ______.

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

The actual photographed resolution is known as the ______ resolution.

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.

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

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?

A mail server stores and manages email lists.

List guidelines for purchasing a smartphone.

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

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

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.

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