1.5 Given a scenario, connect and configure accessories and ports of other mobile devices. Flashcards
One common way to connect a computer to mobile devices is through a __ or a __ on older devices.
Micro-USB or a
mini-USB plug (older, larger)
USB stands for
Universal Serial Bus
USB-C has how many pins?
24-pin
You’ll also find that newer mobile devices are using ___ connectors. It can act as both USB 3.1 and 2.0 standards.
USB-C
___ connectors include an audio analogue option, with headset support through a 3.5mm jack via adapter.
USB-C
Apple mobile devices us a proprietary standard called ___ connector.
Lightning
How many pins does Lightning have?
8-pin
What are some advantages Lightning has over micro-USB?
More power output through a lightning connector, recharge faster.
Can be plugged in either way to your mobile device, no top or bottom.
Simple, more durable design.
Many of our mobile devices allow us to use ___ to get internet access on other devices.
tethering
If your laptop is not connected to an 802.11 wireless network or it’s not connected to a cellular network using a built-in adapter, you can simply use a ___ and your telephone to get the access over these cellular networks.
USB cable
Many phones allow you to take this idea of tethering to the next level and turn your phone into an ___.
802.11 wireless hotspot
Both tethering and this wireless hotspot functionality is often controlled by your___.
wireless carrier
NFC stands for?
Near Field Communication
___ allows you to use your mobile device to transfer small bits of data to other devices.
NFC (Near Field Communication)
Contactless payment systems, contact information exchange, and identification with built-in encryption are all possible applications of what protocol?
NFC (Near Field Communication)
For higher speed and more persistent connections from our mobile devices, we might use a ___ connection.
Bluetooth
We sometimes refer to Bluetooth as a __.
PAN (personal area network)
We might use Bluetooth to ___ our smartphone so that we can use it as a mobile access point.
tether
On many mobile devices, especially Android devices, you may find that you have ___ connectivity.
IR (Infrared)
Although we used to use ___ for some limited printing or file transfer functionality, 802.11 has effectively replaced that.
IR (Infrared)
What is IR commonly used for?
Remote controls
Wired headsets commonly connect to a ___ connector.
3.5 millimeter TRRS
What does TRRS stand for?
Tip-Ring-Ring-Sleeve
Analog audio jack is another word for
TRRS connector
Headsets/earbuds for apple devices have a ___ connector
Lightning
If your headset doesn’t have a microphone, it’s probably a ___ connector. If it is a headset with both microphone and audio it is probably a ___.
TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve)
TRRS (Tip-Ring-Ring-Sleeve)
If a mobile device doesn’t allow you to swap out the battery, you can connect to an ___ that allows you to connect through lightning or a USB connection. These ___ will be pre-charged.
external power source/battery charger
When buying a ___, be sure it supports wireless charging.
device protector/cover
Mobile devices can become a point of sale terminal with external reader peripherals that attach through __, __, or __ connections.
TRRS, lighting, or bluetooth
If you have an Android device, you can increase the amount of storage by installing an __ or a __ memory card.
SD or microSD
Apple’s ___ devices don’t provide a way to increase the amount of storage.
iOS
