Core 1: Laptop Flashcards
Which of the following laptop features allows users to overcome keyboard size restrictions?
- Touchpad
- Numeric keypad
- Fn key
- Digitizer
Fn key
Which of the following is a type of internal hard drive used in laptop computers? (Select all that apply)
- Flash drives
- SSHDs
- USB drives
- Magnetic disks
- SSDs
- SSHDs
- Magnetic disks
- SSDs
Which type of internal laptop hard drive combines high performance and capacity at a relatively low device cost?
- SSD
- Flash drive
- Magnetic drive
- USB drive
- SSHD
SSHD
Which of the following sizes is the most common magnetic hard disk drive form factor used in laptops?
- 3.5 inch
- 5.25 inch
- 1.8 inch
- 2.5 inch
2.5 inch
Which of the following are SSD form factors used in laptop computers? (Select 2 answers)
- 1.5 inch
- 5.25 inch
- 1.8 inch
- 2.5 inch
- 1.3 inch
- 1.8 inch
- 2.5 inch
Which of the following memory module form factors are used in laptop computers? (Select 2 answers)
- SODIMM
- ECC RAM
- DIMM
- MicroDIMM
- C-RIMM
- SODIMM
- MicroDIMM
What is the function of a laptop’s smart card reader?
- Storage expansion
- Access control
- Theft prevention
- Data encryption
Access control
Due to size restrictions and the compact nature of laptop devices, this type of storage media has become less commonly found on new laptops.
- Flash drives
- Optical drives
- Solid-state drives
- Magnetic drives
Optical drives
A laptop’s Bluetooth module enables communication over:
- WWAN
- VLAN
- WLAN
- WPAN
WPAN
Due to the compact nature of laptop devices, all laptop GPUs come in the form of CPU-integrated graphics.
True or False?
false
A type of laptop expansion slot characterized by a much smaller form factor when compared to its desktop counterpart is known as:
- mITX
- MicroSD
- mini PCIe
- PCI-X
mini PCIe
What type of power jack can be found on a laptop case?
- AC
- PFC
- DC
- A/V
DC
What is the most common battery type that can be found in modern portable devices?
- Alkaline
- Nickel–metal hydride
- Lithium-ion
- Nickel-cadmium
Lithium-ion
Which of the following is the name of a laptop component that functions as a pointing device?
- Fn key
- Touchpad
- Mouse
- KVM switch
Touchpad
Which of the following hardware components is the most difficult to replace on a laptop computer?
- Optical drive
- Primary storage
- System board
- Integrated GPU
- Secondary storage
Integrated GPU
Which of the following describes the display technology most commonly used in modern laptops?
- LCD
- OLED
- Plasma
- CRT
LCD
A type of backlight technology most commonly used in modern laptop devices is called:
- CCFL
- CRT
- OLED
- LED
LED
Which of the following describes the location of a laptop Wi-Fi antenna?
- On the WLAN module
- Near the top, inside display case
- Inside laptop’s case
- Typically attached via external expansion port
-Near the top, inside display case
Which of the following describes the function of a laptop inverter? (Select 2 answers)
- Converts AC power into DC power
- Supplies voltage to backlights in older types of LCD panels
- Converts DC power into AC power
- Supplies voltage to backlights in OLED displays
- Supplies voltage to backlights in older types of LCD panels
- Converts DC power into AC power
A portion of a laptop’s keyboard consists of special function keys, i.e. keys that allow to control additional displays, volume settings, or screen brightness. The functionality offered by such keys can be activated by pressing and holding the:
- Win key
- Fn key
- Ctrl key
- Alt key
Fn key
Docking stations:
- Offer identical features as port replicators
- Provide additional interfaces for smaller mobile devices, such as tablets or smartphones
- Usually offer additional ports and capabilities compared to port replicators
- Typically offer less ports and capabilities than port replicators
Usually offer additional ports and capabilities compared to port replicators
Which of the following physical security controls provide protection against laptop theft? (Select 2 answers)
- Encryption
- Cable lock
- LoJack for laptops
- Smart card reader
- Laptop lock
- Cable lock
- Laptop lock
