A+ 901 Test 18

Question 1

A type of memory module form factor most commonly used for extending the capacity of primary storage in laptop computers is called:

Answer 1

SO-DIMM

Question 2

Which of the answers listed below refers to a memory type commonly used as an additional external storage in laptops?

Answer 2

Flash

Question 3

What is the most common type of laptop port used for the purpose of connecting peripheral devices?

Answer 3

USB

Question 4

Which of the following functionalities allows to overcome standard keyboard size restrictions in laptops?

Answer 4

Fn key

Question 5

Internal hard drive types used in laptop computers include:

Answer 5

SSHDs
Magnetic disks
SSDs

Question 6

Which of the following answers describe the features of Solid-State Drives (SSDs)?

Answer 6

High device cost
Lower capacity compared to magnetic drives
High performance

Question 7

What is the name of an HDD type that combines high performance and capacity at a relatively low device cost?

Answer 7

SSHD

Question 8

Which of the statements listed below refer to the characteristic features of traditional magnetic drives?

Answer 8

High capacity
Low device cost
Low performance

Question 9

Which of the following answers lists the most common magnetic drive form factor used in laptops?

Answer 9

2.5-inch

Question 10

SSD form factors used in laptop computers include:

Answer 10

1. 8-inch

2. 5-inch

Question 11

What is the most common battery type that can be found in modern portable devices?

Answer 11

Lithium-ion

Question 12

Compared to port replicators, docking stations:

Answer 12

Usually offer additional ports and capabilities

Question 13

Which of the devices listed below offers the least amount of options when it comes to hardware upgrades that can be performed by the device user?

Answer 13

Tablet

Question 14

Portable devices combining the capabilities of mobile phones and handheld PCs are commonly referred to as:

Answer 14

Smartphones

Question 15

The term “Phablet” refers to a type of mobile device designed to combine the format of smartphones and tablet computers.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Which of the following answers refers to a portable device type designed primarily for the purpose of reading books in digital format?

Answer 16

E-reader

Question 17

Which of the answers listed below refers to a technology that enables carrying out mobile payment transactions with the use of the physical phone device?

Answer 17

NFC

Question 18

Which of the following technologies can be used by devices communicating in a WPAN?

Answer 18

Bluetooth
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Infrared (IR)

Question 19

A proprietary connector type used by Apple mobile devices is known as:

Answer 19

Lightning connector

Question 20

A Wireless Access Point (WAP) or site offering public wireless Internet access is commonly referred to as:

Answer 20

Hotspot

Question 21

Which of the following terms refers to a mobile device’s capability to share its Internet connection with other devices?

Answer 21

Tethering

Question 22

The CMOS setup utility can be accessed by pressing:

Answer 22

The key set by the motherboard manufacturer for accessing CMOS setup utility during boot

Question 23

The Advanced Boot Options screen allows for starting Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes. The Advanced Boot Options menu can be accessed by turning on the PC and pressing a function key before Windows starts. Which of the following keys provides access to that menu?

Answer 23

F8

Question 24

Unexpected system shutdowns and reboots can be caused by overheating of the PC’s internal components.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Which of the answers listed below refers to launching Windows only with default settings and basic device drivers?

Answer 25

Safe mode