1.0 - Mobile Devices ALL

Question 1

Two common types of laptop batteries. (1.1)

Answer 1

Lithium-Ion (Li-ion)
Lithium-Ion polymer (LiPo)

Question 2

Memory hardware that is commonly found in laptops. (1.1)

Answer 2

Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module (SO-DIMM)

Question 3

Three common laptop storage options. (1.1)

Answer 3

1) Magnetic disk (HDD)
2) Solid-state drive (SSD)
3) M.2

Question 4

Explain a common but time consuming method of migrating from HDD to SSD. Explain why it may not be the ideal method. (1.1)

Answer 4

• Install OS on the SSD
• Move user documents between drives
• Install applications

It requires the installation of an additional operating system which takes a lot of time. Also, the manual moving over user documents and installation of applications is time consuming as well.

Question 5

Explain a common and less time consuming method of migrating from HDD to SSD. Explain why it may be a more ideal method and what it requires. (1.1)

Answer 5

• Create an image/clone of the HDD
• Move the image/clone to the SDD

It is a more ideal migration method because it does not require the installation of another OS and all documents/applications can be moved at once.

Imaging software is required for this method.

Question 6

2 different types of wireless/bluetooth installation cards commonly found in laptops. (1.1)

Answer 6

1) Mini PCI
2) Mini PCI Express

Question 7

What is a WiFi card also referred to as? (1.1)

Answer 7

802.11 LAN

Question 8

What does PAN stand for? Give an example. (1.1)

Answer 8

Personal area network

Bluetooth

Question 9

What does WWAN stand for? What is it and what is it used for? (1.1)

Answer 9

Wireless Wide Area Network

It is a Mini PCI Express card that is used in laptops.
It allows devices to connect to the internet using cellular data networks over long distances

Question 10

What are two common biometric methods to gain access to something? (1.1)

Answer 10

1) Fingerprints
2) Face recognition

Question 11

What does NFC stand for? Give an example of an NFC device. (1.1)

Answer 11

Near-field Communication

Debit Card, Smart Watch, Scanner gun

Question 12

What is the maximum distance an NFC device can work at? (1.1)

Answer 12

4 centimeters.

Question 13

What is a strong advantage of the USB-C plug? (1.3)

Answer 13

It can transmit different signals such as DisplayPort, HDMI, Thunderbolt, etc.

Question 14

How many pins does the USB-C plug have? (1.3)

Answer 14

24

Question 15

How many pins does the Lightning plug have? (1.3)

Answer 15

8

Question 16

Which serial interface connector is commonly used for RS-232 signals? (1.3)

Answer 16

DB-9 (Sometimes called DE-9)

Question 17

Which serial interface connector was traditionally used for modem connections? (1.3)

Answer 17

DB-9

Question 18

What are DB-9 connectors commonly used for nowadays? (1.3)

Answer 18

Used as a configuration port for things such as switches, routers, firewalls, etc.

Question 19

What is used to send small amounts of data wireless over a limited area? (1.3)

Answer 19

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Question 20

What technology is high speed communication over short distances? (1.3)

Answer 20

Bluetooth

Question 21

What technology acts as your own personal wireless router? (1.3)

Answer 21

Hotspot

Question 22

What tool is commonly used to navigate touch screens? (1.3)

Answer 22

Touch pens

Question 23

What is an active stylus? (1.3)

Answer 23

An active stylus is a more advanced writing tool that communicates to the device through pressure sensitivity and programmable buttons.

Question 24

For wired headsets, what is the most common connector size? (1.3)

Answer 24

3.5mm TRRS (Tip-Ring-Ring-Sleeve)

Question 25

What does the TRRS on a 3.5mm connector do? (1.3)

Answer 25

Separates all of the signals that are involved in listening to audio and outputting (speaking).

Question 26

What is a port replicator? (1.3)

Answer 26

Similar to a docking station, but it does not commonly have an expansion card option. It connects to a laptop via. USB.

Question 27

What were the original cellular networks called? (1.4)

Answer 27

2G Networks

Question 28

What were the two global standards the 2G Networks consisted of? (1.4)

Answer 28

Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)
Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)

Question 29

What does the GSM allow phone users to do? (1.4)

Answer 29

Move their SIM card from phone to phone

Question 30

What does the CDMA allow phone users to do? (1.4)

Answer 30

Everyone can communicate at the same time since each call has its own unique code

Question 31

What capabilities were introduced with 3G technology? (1.4)

Answer 31

GPS, Mobile television, Video on demand

Question 32

What does LTE stand for and what did it do? (1.4)

Answer 32

Long Term Evolution

It converged the two global standards, GSM and CDMA

Question 33

What is LTE-A? (1.4)

Answer 33

LTE Advanced, it supports download rates doubled of LTE (150 Mbit/s vs. 300 Mbit/s).

Question 34

What does PRL stand for and what does it do? (1.4)

Answer 34

Preferred Roaming List

It allows your phone to connect to the right tower.

Question 35

How are PRLs updated? (1.4)

Answer 35

Over the air (OTA)

Question 36

What are the 5 steps to connecting Bluetooth? (1.4)

Answer 36

1) Enable Bluetooth on both devices
2) Set devices to “Discoverable Mode”
3) Select discovered device
4) Enter or confirm PIN
5) Test Connectivity

Question 37

What is the minimum amount of satellites a GPS needs to see in order to function correctly? (1.4)

Answer 37

4

Question 38

What does MDM stand for? (1.4)

Answer 38

Mobile Device Management

Question 39

What does MDM do? (1.4)

Answer 39

Allows company IT management to manage the worker’s mobile devices by setting policies and configuration on applications/email, create a partition for a specific amount of storage space for company-related information, and increase security of company-owned mobile devices through things such as 2FA.