1.3 - Mobile Device Accessories

Question 1

Front

Answer 1

Back

Question 2

Touch Pen

Answer 2

Also known as a touch screen stylus or capacitive stylus. Allows manipulation of the screen without using your fingers.

Question 3

Active Stylus

Answer 3

Provides more precise input than a capacitive stylus. Can recognize pressure levels and include buttons for additional functions. Often device-specific.

Question 4

External Drawing Pad

Answer 4

Combines an active stylus with a digitizer to add touchscreen capability to non-touchscreen computers. Works across different systems.

Question 5

Trackpad on Laptop

Answer 5

Built-in input device on laptops used to control the cursor and perform various functions. Can be disabled through function keys to prevent accidental inputs.

Question 6

External Trackpad

Answer 6

Bluetooth device that replicates laptop trackpad functionality for desktops, with additional customization options.

Question 7

Headset Connections

Answer 7

Can be wired via USB or 3.5mm TRRS jack, or wireless via Bluetooth. TRRS stands for Tip-Ring-Ring-Sleeve, which separates audio input and output signals.

Question 8

External Speakers

Answer 8

Battery-powered speakers connected via Bluetooth for better sound quality than internal device speakers.

Question 9

Webcam

Answer 9

Built-in camera on laptops, tablets, and phones used for multimedia and video communication.

Question 10

Docking Station

Answer 10

Stationary device that connects peripherals like printers and monitors to a laptop, simplifying moving the laptop between locations.

Question 11

Port Replicator

Answer 11

Similar to a docking station but connects via USB. Provides additional ports and speeds up the connection process but does not support adapter cards.