Chapter 3: Mobile Devices Quiz Flashcards
What is the maximum transmission speed of an ExpressCard in PCIe2 mode?
A. 280 Mbit/s
B. 512 Mbit/s
C. 1.6 Gbits/s
D. 3.2 Gbits/s
D. 3.2 Gbits/s
The maximum transmission speeds are as follows:
280 Mbit/s effective (USB 2 mode)
1.6 Gbit/s effective (PCIe 1 mode)
3.2 Gbit/s effective (PCIe 2 or USB 3 mode)
What type of memory goes in a laptop?
A. DIMM
B. RIMM
C. SODIMM
D. SIMM
C. SODIMM
Laptop memory comes in smaller form factors known as small outline DIMMs (SoDIMMs)
Which memory type can be used in laptops?
A. MicroDIMM
B. RIMM
C. DIMM
D. SIMM
A. MicroDIMM
Of the listed options the only oine that is used in laptops is MicroDIMM.
Which interface is natively found only in Apple devices?
A. USB
B. Serial
C. Thunderbolt
D. PS/2
C. Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt ports are most likely to be found on Apple laptops, but they are now showing up on others as well
What port type has an icon that looks like a D with one arrow pointing up and another pointing down to its left?
A. USB
B. Thunderbolt
C. DisplayPort
D. RJ-45
C. DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a digital interface primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a computer monitor or television set. It resembles a USB port and has an icon that looks like a D with one arrow pointing up and another pointing down to its left
What special screwdriver is typically required to work on a notebook?
A. phillips head
B. T-8 Torx
C. hex
D. metric
B. T-8 Torx
Some models of notebook PCs require a special T-8 Torx screwdriver. Most PC toolkits come with a T-8 bit for a screwdriver with interchangeable bits, but you may find that the T-8 screws are countersunk in deep holes so that you can’t fit the screwdriver into them. In such cases, you need to buy a separate T-8 screwdriver, available at most hardware stores or auto parts stores.
What is the easiest thing toil damage when removing a laptop keyboard?
A. the keys
B. the data cable
C. the plastic cover
D. the plastic screws
B. the data cable
When replacing the keyboard, one of the main things you want to keep in mind is to not damage the data cable connector to the system board
If damaged which component can render the hard drive useless?
A. the caddy
B. the rails
C. signal pins
D. chassis
C. signal pins
If required, remove the connector attached to the old drive’s signal pins and attach it to the new drive. Make sure it’s right side up and do not force it. Damaging the signal pins may render the drive useless.
What size hard drive goes in a laptop?
A. 1.5 Inch
B. 2.0 Inch
C. 2.5 Inch
D. 3.5 Inch
C. 2.5 Inch
The 2.5 inch; hard drives are smaller (which makes them attractive for a laptop where space is at a minimum) but in comparison to 3.5 inch hard drives, they have less capacity and cache and they operate at a lower speed
Which is NOT an advantage of solid state drives?
A. cheaper
B. not as susceptible to damage
C. faster
D. no moving parts
A. cheaper
The advantage of solid state drives is that there are not as susceptible to damage if the device is dropped, and they are generally speaking faster as no moving parts are involved. They are, however, more expensive, and when they fail they don’t generally give some advance symptoms like a magnetic drive will do.
