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CompTIA A+ 1101 (Core 1) (Retired) > 1.1 - Install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components > Flashcards

1.1 - Install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components Flashcards

1
Q

Troubleshooting keyboards: Damaged keyboard

What do you need to do before replacing laptop keyboard?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components: Keyboard/Keys

A

Disconnect laptop power & battery

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What is a device driver?

1.1 *Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components

A

Program that controls a device & acts as an interface between the device and OS

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3
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How to replace memory on laptops with soldered RAM?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components: RAM

A

Replace motherboard

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Memory that laptops use?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components: RAM

A

Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SODIMM)

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What needs to be checked before installing RAM?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components: RAM

A

compatibility & find out how much & which type of RAM the laptop accepts

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6
Q

Why may a laptop fail to boot & emit a series of beeps?

(which means the SODIMM failed to be identified by the BIOS/UEFI)

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components: RAM

A

SODIMM is not installed properly, the contacts are dirty, or due to faulty memory

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7
Q

Hard drive form factor for laptops?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)/Solid-State Drive (SSD) Migration

A

2.5 inch

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SSD 2.5” makes upgrading from a HDD easy because…

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)/Solid-State Drive (SSD) Migration

A

they both use the same form factor

(both are 2.5” and are SATA connected)

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Another interface besides SATA-connected SSDs?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)/Solid-State Drive (SSD) Migration

A

M.2 SSDs

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2 available sizes of laptop storage devices?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)/Solid-State Drive (SSD) Migration

A

2.5” & 1.8”

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3 categories of SATA drives?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)/Solid-State Drive (SSD) Migration

A
  • SSD
  • HDD
  • Hybrid
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SATA drives

How do Hybrid drives work?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)/Solid-State Drive (SSD) Migration

A

Uses a magnetic disk & combines capacity of a magnetic disk with performance of an SSD

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13
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For wireless connectivity, older laptops may include…

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Wireless Cards

A

Mini PCI or Mini PCIe slots to add wireless cards

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14
Q

Bluetooth

A Bluetooth module may be included inside a laptop…?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Wireless Cards

A

as an individual card or as a combo Bluetooth/WLAN card

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What is Biometrics?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Biometrics

A

Science of identifying human beings based on their physical characteristics

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16
Q

4 examples of biometrics?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Biometrics

A
  • Thumbprint
  • retina scan
  • voice pattern
  • facial recognition
17
Q

Further securing a laptop is known as…

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Biometrics

A

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

18
Q

2 Biometrics security flaws?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Biometrics

A
  • false negative
  • false positive

False negative = Authorized user is denied access
False positive = Unauthorized user is granted access

19
Q

What is NFC?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Near-field communication (NFC)

A

Technology where 2 mobile devices transmit data wirelessly in close proximity

20
Q

What does a near-field scanner do?

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure LAPTOP hardware and components : Near-field communication (NFC)

A

Measures the amount of voltage in a time period or frequency and quantifies it

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