Mobile Computing Quiz

What is the primary function of a mobile computing system?

• To allow users to perform tasks from anywhere

• To restrict access to data

• To perform tasks from a fixed location

• To enhance desktop computing

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of mobile computing?

• Security issues

• Entertainment

• Portability

• Increase in productivity

What does 'middleware' do in mobile computing?

• Acts as a user interface

• Manages user mobility

• Handles presentation and interpretation of content

• Provides physical connectivity

Which of the following is an example of a mobile computing device?

• Desktop computer

• Digital TV with set-top box

• Fixed telephone

• Laptop computer

What type of network is characterized by the ability to quickly add new devices?

• Satellite network

• Cellular network

• Ad-hoc network

• Wired network

Which of the following is a characteristic of pervasive computing?

• User mobility

• Static device usage

• Limited network access

• Fixed location computing

What is the role of a gateway in mobile computing?

• To provide user mobility

• To act as an interface between transport bearers

• To manage security

• To enhance device performance

Which of the following is a disadvantage of mobile computing?

• Portability

• Connectivity issues

• Increased productivity

• Entertainment options

What is a software agent in the context of mobile computing?

• A user interface tool

• A piece of software that functions on behalf of a user

• A hardware component

• A type of network protocol

Which of the following best defines mobile computing?

• Computing that is only used in corporate environments

• Computing that allows access to data from any device while on the move

• Computing that requires a wired connection

• Computing that is limited to fixed locations