A key feature of computers is their programmability. They can be used for many different tasks, depending on a set of program instructions carried out by their software. Other digital devices are not as flexible because their programming is limited. Please describe some of the categories of such devices.

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- E-book readers. Devices that are designed for displaying the content of digital publications, such as books, magazines, and newspapers. For example, NOOK and Kindle.
- Game consoles. Devices for playing computer games. For example, Sony's PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox.
- Portable media players. Devices that could store and play thousands of songs. For example, iPod Touch.

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elements?

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is NOT true about the database approach?

A. The database approach allows nontechnical users to access and maintain data. B. Databases require more memory, storage, and processing power than file processing systems. C. A disadvantage to the database approach is isolated data. D. The database approach increases the data's integrity.

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Hacking accounts for about 90% of data breaches.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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