Ch7 Flashcards

0
Q

In the power management settings, which two devices can be set to turn off to conserve battery power?

A

Hard Disk Drive*

Display*

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Which two statements are true of a laptop CPU when compared to a desktop CPU?

A

Laptops are designed to produce less heat.*

Laptops use smaller cooling devices.*

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What is the first step in the process of troubleshooting a laptop?

A

Identify the problem.*

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What is the final task for a technician after troubleshooting a laptop?

A

Document the problem and the solution.*

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What can a user do to reconnect a laptop to a functioning wireless network after a laptop has been moved and the connection has been lost?

A

Change the orientation of the laptop.*

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Why are SODIMMs well suited for laptops?

A

They have a small form factor.*

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An administrator tries to configure Power Options within Windows, but is unable to do so. What is the possible cause?

A

ACPI has not been enabled in the BIOS.*

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A technician is trying to remove a SODIMM module from a laptop. What is the correct way to do this?

A

Press outward on the clips that hold the sides of the SODIMM.

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What should a technician do prior to replacing a keyboard on a laptop?

A

Remove all sources of power from the laptop.

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Which two internal expansion slots in laptops are commonly used to install wireless adapter cards?

A

Mini-PCIe

PCI Express Micro

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What is the next step in the troubleshooting process after a solution has been implemented on a laptop?

A

Verify the solution.

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A technician notices that a laptop display appears stretched and pixelated. What is a probable cause of this?

A

The display properties are incorrectly set.

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Which statement is true about laptops?

A

Most of the internal components that are designed for laptops cannot be used for desktops.

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13
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What is a definition for CPU throttling?

A

the ability to modify CPU clock speed as needed

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14
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What is the purpose of the eject button on a laptop docking station?

A

to detach the laptop from the docking station

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15
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Which key sequence may be used to control whether the content of the screen will be presented on a built-in display or on an external display?

A

Fn +

16
Q

What would be the most effective preventive maintenance routine for company laptops that are subject to high use?

A

a proactive routine that is performed monthly and as needed

17
Q

To clean laptops, which two products are recommended?

A

cotton swabs

mild cleaning solution

18
Q

A technician has been asked to decide which laptop components should be cleaned on a monthly basis as part of a maintenance routine. What are two examples of components that should be included?

A

exterior case

keyboard

19
Q

A technician has installed a wireless Ethernet card in a Windows 7 laptop. Where would the technician configure a new wireless connection?

A

Control Panel > Networking and Sharing Center > Set up a new connection or network.

20
Q

Which component or components would be interchangeable between a laptop and and a desktop PC?

A

peripheral devices

21
Q

A user needs to connect a Bluetooth device to a laptop. Which type of cable is needed to accomplish this?

A

None. Bluetooth connections are wireless.