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Chpt 20
Electronics and Appliances
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Obsolesence | State of no longer being useful or in use |
| Consumer electronic product | Devices used for communication and education that run on electric current or batteries |
| Telecommunication | Communication at a distance, such as by e-mail or text messages |
| Convergence | The merging of separate devices, technologies, or industries into one |
| Dial-up | Internet access through a telephone line using a modem in the computer |
| EnergyGuide label | Chart giving an estimate of annual operating costs for an appliance |
| DSL | Internet access using a digital frequency that does not interfere with telephone service |
| Wi-Fi | Technology that works by transmitting information using electromagnetic waves from radio towers |
| Firewall | A protection system to block unwanted e-mail, offensive websites, and potential hackers |
| ENERGY STAR label | Appear on appliances and home electronics that meet strict energy and water-saving criteria |
| True | Technology has led to the need for new service industries |
| False | Mass communication is another term for Telecommunication |
| False | The 1996 Telecommunication Act separated industries by regulating the services telecom. companies could provide |
| True | A telecommunication company may use several different technologies to deliver a service |
| True | Wired carriers make up the largest segment of the telecom industry |
| False | Appliance safety is strictly for the manufacturer's responsibility |
| True | DSL is NOT an option for people who live far away from switching stations |
| True | A bit is the smallest unit of data a computer uses |
| True | The larger the bandwidth, the greater the amount of information transmitted |
| False | The use of fiber optics decreases bandwidth |
| True | Wi-Fi makes it possible to use a laptop computer in hotspots |
| True | A driver tells a computer how to use a peripheral device |
| False | Most prepaid phones require signing a long-term service contract |
| True | Posting personal information on a public website or social network can enable someone to locate or harass you |
| You can save space in your backpack or purse | |
| Bits per second | |
| Washers, dryers, and refrigerators | |
| A digital camera | |
| Slamming | |
| Enable file sharing on your mobile computer | |
| Smishing | |
| 1. style 2. memory 3. size 4. warranties 5. accessories |
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