1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure laptop hardware and components.

Question 1

Laptops often have ___ for storage. Cheaper ones may opt to use ___.

Answer 1

SSD or SSHD

often 2.5 inch

Question 2

What kind of storage has no moving parts, tends to be smaller, is quiet, and has less latency?

Answer 2

(SSD) Solid State Drives

Question 3

What kind of storage has both moving components, and solid state components, caches information?

Answer 3

(SSHD) Solid State Hybrid Drives

Question 4

What kind of storage is cheaper, moving components, and has more storage quantity?

Answer 4

(HDD) Hard Disk Drive

Question 5

Laptops tend to use __ connected to a __ to cool down the processor.

Answer 5

Coolant tube, heat sink

Question 6

How do you remove/replace laptop storage?

Answer 6

By removing the screws, lifting the drive and removing it.

Question 7

What are two examples of memory modules typically found in laptops and mobile devices?

Answer 7

SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module) Micro-DIMM (Micro Dual In-line Memory Module)

Question 8

How are memory modules in laptops held in place? How do you replace them?

Answer 8

Hooks. Pull the hooks outward and the memory module will automatically pop up, grab it by the edges and remove. Make sure key is aligned and the copper contacts are all the way down when placing new one in, slide down without pressure and will automatically snap in place.

Question 9

In many high security environments, laptops may have a built in ___ to authenticate the user, or a peripheral ___ connected by a ___ instead.

Answer 9

Integrated Smart card reader

External reader, USB connected

Question 10

Often modern laptops lack ___. If they do have one, it can often be removed and replaced with ___.

Answer 10

Optical drives

Storage media

Question 11

One potential use of an optical drive that can both read and write on a laptop is ___.

Answer 11

Backing up data.

Question 12

Laptop wireless cards may have ___, ___, ___ adapter slots.

Answer 12

802.11 - wireless connection
W-WAN - cellular-based wireless connection (wireless wide area network)
W-PAN - Bluetooth (wireless personal area network)

Question 13

Laptop antannae wire will often wrap around the laptop case and go through the ___.

Answer 13

LCD

Question 14

LCD stands for what? What advantages does it give?

Answer 14

Liquid Crystal Display

Very light and provides high resolution screens.

Question 15

What are two common form factors for laptop adapter buses? (or what kind of adapter card sizes typically fit into these slots)

Answer 15

Mini PCI

Mini PCI Express

Question 16

PCI stands for what?

Answer 16

Peripheral Component Interconnect

Question 17

How do you install adapter cards in laptops?

Answer 17

Place the card into the slot with the key in the right direction, gently push down, use any screws or clips to hold it in place, then connect the antenna by gently pressing down.

Question 18

Where is the video adapter typically located on a PC?

Where is it typically located on a laptop?

Answer 18

On PCs they are often built into the CPU but can be a separate interface card.

On laptops they are built into the CPU or motherboard. Cannot be typically be upgraded.

Question 19

What are some disadvantages of LCD screens? What can help negate one disadvantage.

Answer 19

Very fragile, a strong case provides protection.

Resolution is fixed; changing native resolution may cause blurriness.

Question 20

Where is the power supply located on a laptop?

Answer 20

Nowhere, an external device provides DC power instead via the DC jack.

Question 21

What is auto-switching power supply (AKA universal)?

Answer 21

A type of power supply that can be used safely anywhere, automatically converts to correct voltage.

Question 22

What is fixed-input power supply?

Answer 22

Power supply that is rated for a specific voltage and frequency for a country.

Question 23

What is AC?

Answer 23

Alternating Current, is the standard electricity format that comes out of outlets. Current can change directions.

Question 24

What is DC?

Answer 24

Direct Current, it flows in only one direction. Used by batteries and needed by most electronics.

Question 25

What can protect laptops from damage due to voltage differences in other countries?

Answer 25

surge protector

Question 26

When replacing a power supply for a laptop, always…

Answer 26

Make sure it is compatible with the system.

Question 27

When replacing a power supply for a laptop, always…

Answer 27

Make sure it is compatible with the system.

Question 28

What does the symbol “⎓” represent on power supply units?

Answer 28

DC power

Direct current

Question 29

What does the symbol “~” represent on power supply units?

Answer 29

AC power

Alternating current

Question 30

What is the most common battery type used for laptops?

What is its weakness?

Answer 30

(li-ion) Lithium Ion

Each time you charge it, its capacity slightly diminishes. Will eventually need replacement.

Question 31

Laptop batteries can have many different __. Required to know this when replacing the battery to ensure it is compatible.

Answer 31

form factors

Question 32

What are two common HIDs included with laptops to save space?

Answer 32

Touchpad, pointing stick.

Question 33

What are advantages of a plastic frame?

Answer 33

It’s very inexpensive and lightweight. Often fairly durable.

Question 34

What is a disadvantage of a metal frame?

Answer 34

They are more difficult to repair.

Question 35

Laptop speakers are ___ to save space and as a result tend to have ___.

Answer 35

Self contained

Poor quality

Question 36

Some laptops may have a left and right audio channel allowing ___.

Answer 36

stereo sound

Question 37

Some larger laptops may have a ___ underneath, this helps augment the sound range of its speakers.

Answer 37

subwoofer

Question 38

With desktop PCs motherboards are all a very standard set of sizes. With laptops this isn’t the case. What does this mean if you have a problem with a laptop motherboard component?

Answer 38

You must replace the entire motherboard.

Question 39

What is are some major design differences between laptop/mobile CPUs compared to PC processors?

Answer 39

Laptop/mobile CPUs are designed to :

Use very little power.
Generate as little heat as possible.
Have extra on-die components to save space.

Question 40

What is are two weaknesses of mobile/laptop CPUs?

Answer 40

Can be replaced, but not upgraded. Generally slower to avoid overheating.