Chapter 9 Student 12 Flashcards
T or F, Docking ports and docking stations usually have universal connections for portability. Pg 416
False. Docking ports and stations are proprietary.
What two power sources can Laptops use? Pg 416
Batteries, or adapted power from an AC or DC source.
Battery chemistries can be compared by _______ density and _______ density. Pg 416
Energy and Power
What is battery calibration in regards to laptops? Pg 417
To allow a full discharge of the battery once a month or so.
An AC adapter converts __ power input into __ power output… Pg 418
AC to DC.
What type of power accessory is often used that allows a user to plug a laptop into a power source inside an airplane or a car? pg 418
DC adapter
What is interesting about laptops, they used more advanced technology than their desktop counterparts. What was that technology? Pg 419
LCD technology
T or F, the video cards are usually the same type in a laptop and desktop. Pg 419
False
If your laptop only had 4GB of RAM, and 1GB of video RAM on a video card built in to your motherboard, how much RAM is left over? What is this known as? Pg 420
3 GB, Video Memory Sharing.
If you had Video Memory Sharing on a laptop and wanted to change the setting, where is most likely the setting will be located? Pg 420
In the System BIOS, consult your owner manual
What type of lamp an LCD laptop uses for a back light? Pg 420
Cold cathode fluorescent lamp or CCFL.
What is an inverter? Pg 421
A small circuit board installed behind the LCD panel that takes DC current and inverts it to AC for the backlight.
This technology is used to connect to the 802.11 protocol to access the Internet via wireless? Pg 421
WiFi
What can be used on a laptop to physically anchor it to a structure, so it cannot be stolen? Pg 422
Cable Locks
When taking apart a laptop, what is recommended you have handy, just in case? Pg 423
Manufacturers documentation
