1.5 Connect and configure accessories and ports of other mobile devices

Question 1

Mini-B Plug

Micro-B Plug

USB-C

Answer 1

Mini-B - Older plug

Micro-B - Newer

USB-C - Newest = Included analog option, headset support through 3.5mm jack

Question 2

Lightning Cable

Answer 2

• 8 pin digital signals
• Advantages over Micro USB:
  Higher power output
  Can be inserted either way
  Simpler design

Question 3

What is Tethering?

Answer 3

Computer uses USB to connect

Enables internet from almost anywhere

Question 4

Hotspot

Answer 4

Turns your phone into an 802.11 hotspot

• Your own personal wireless router
• Extends the cellular data network to all of your devices

Question 5

What is NFC?

Answer 5

Near Field Communication

• Built into your phone
• Transmit small bits of data to other devices
• Access token, identity card

Question 6

What is Bluetooth?

Answer 6

PAN (Personal Area Network)

Connect devices to multiple other devices

Question 7

What is IR?

Answer 7

Infrared

Included on many smartphones, tablet, and smartwatches.

Still found on entertainment centers

Question 8

Describe some properties about Headsets

Answer 8

Most popular

Connect to a 3.5mm TRRS connector (Tip-Ring-Ring-Sleeve)

Also known as an Analog Audio Jack

Question 9

Describe some properties about Credit Card Readers

Answer 9

Can be used as a POS

• Connections to audio/mic TRRS jack, lightning connector, or Bluetooth
• Great for small or mobile businesses

Question 10

Memory / microSD

Answer 10

Common on Android - Not not iOS

• microSD is smaller - Smaller Form Factor