Mobile Computing Unit - 1 Quiz

Which of the following advancements revolutionized portable computing two decades ago?

• High-speed data communication

• Miniaturization of electronic circuits

• Wireless networking

• Introduction of palmtops

Mobile computing is sometimes also referred to as:

• Wireless networking

• Cloud computing

• Ubiquitous computing

• Distributed computing

What does the term "mobility" in mobile computing refer to?

• The ability to connect to the internet

• The ability to move while computing

• The ability to compute faster

• The ability to store more data

What has high-speed data communication enabled in mobile computing?

• The use of more powerful desktop computers

• Access to innovative services on portable platforms

• The creation of larger laptops

• Enhanced desktop computing capabilities

One key benefit of mobile computing is:

• Reduced dependency on the internet

• Flexibility to perform computations while moving

• Elimination of desktop computers

• Increased battery life of devices

The two primary aspects of mobile computing are:

• Mobility and data storage

• Computing and communication

• Mobility and computing

• Miniaturization and networking

According to the passage, advancements in which technologies have contributed to mobile computing?

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning

• Computer communication and wireless networking

• Cloud computing and big data

• Robotics and IoT

Mobile computing allows users to:

• Perform computations only in fixed locations

• Access information from anywhere and at any time

• Only communicate through wired networks

• Use computing services only on desktops

Which device category has become possible due to miniaturization of circuits?

• Desktop computers

• Palmtops

• Mainframe computers

• Workstations

A key feature of mobile computing is that users:

• Need to remain stationary while computing

• Must use wired networks for communication

• Can achieve tasks previously done only on desktops

• Require powerful desktop computers to function