For the Week ending 10/26/08
Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
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a wireless personal area network (PAN) specification that connects phones, computers, appliances, etc. over short distances without wires by using low power radio frequencies.
Using _______ technology in his cell phone, John can use a wireless headset when making calls. |
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the cost to terminate a cell phone plan prior to the end date specified in the contract
John terminated his 24 month cell phone contract after one year and was charged a $175 _______. |
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a crime whereby criminals with special equipment capture identity codes from analog phones and create "identical" IDs allowing them to charge calls to your cell phone account. Digital phones are less vulnerable to eavesdropping than analog phones.
You don't hear much about the crime of _______these days, since most people are using digital cell phones. |
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a visual indicator, usually bars - which displays the relative strength of the cellular signal to help ensure that quality calls can be placed.
It's disheartening when you need to place an important cell phone call and you don't have any bars displayed on your _______. |
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a type of rechargeable battery for cell phones which is generally lighter weight than earlier battery types, has a relatively longer cycle life, and generally does not suffer from "memory" effect
Cell phone batteries have improved greatly in the last few years, since they started using _______ batteries. |