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Domain 3 Session 1 Mobile Devices Flashcards

1
Q

Which type of RAM chip would a technician install into a laptop?
Choices:

A - DIMM
B - SDRAM
C - REDIMM
D - SO-DIMM

A

D - SO-DIMM

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2
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When a laptop gets a flash drive upgrade, which type of drive replaces the existing hard drive?
Choices:

A - USB
B - SSD
C - iSCSI
D - An HDD with a faster RPM

A

B - SSD

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3
Q

Which express card type allows users to connect a 1.8-inch hard drive to a computer?
Choices:

A - Express card /34
B - Express card /54
C - Express card /74
D - Express card /94

A

B - Express card /54

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4
Q

Which type of port has adapters for VGA, DVI, and HDMI connections?
Choices:

A - USB
B - FireWire
C - DisplayPort
D - Thunderbolt

A

C - DisplayPort

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5
Q

A user has a device that has a USB port but no Ethernet card. The user needs to be able to connect to a wired Ethernet network. Which action would allow the user to connect the device to a wired network?
Choices:

A - Install a NIC
B - Add a USB to Wi-Fi dongle
C - Add a USB to RJ-11 dongle
D - Add a USB to RJ-45 dongle

A

D - Add a USB to RJ-45 dongle

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6
Q

A user needs to connect two devices together using a Bluetooth connection. Which expansion option should the user utilize in this situation?
Choices:

A - USB to Bluetooth
B - FireWire to Bluetooth
C - DisplayPort to Bluetooth
D - Thunderbolt to Bluetooth

A

A - USB to Bluetooth

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7
Q

A user has a device with no way to play a DVD. The user needs to be able to play the DVD for a work project. Which is the easiest solution?
Choices:

A - Install a DVD drive
B - Plug in a USB optical drive
C - Copy the DVD contents to a USB drive
D - Copy the DVD contents to a network folder

A

B - Plug in a USB optical drive

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8
Q

Which items should be visible after replacing a hard drive for a laptop?
Choices:

A - Battery
B - Screw holes
C - SATA connecter
D - Hard drive label

A

B - Screw holes

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9
Q

Which is a typical hybrid disk setup in a laptop?
Choices:

A - Two SSDs
B - Two HDDs
C - HDD is used for the boot, SSD is used for storage
D - HDD is used for storage, SSD is used for the boot

A

D - HDD is used for storage, SSD is used for the boot

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10
Q

Which is the most common type of laptop battery?
Choices:

A - Lithium-ion
B - Nickel-cadmium
C - Lithium-cadmium
D - Nickel-metal hydride

A

A - Lithium-ion

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11
Q

Which is a safe tool to use to remove a keyboard from a laptop once any screws attaching the keyboard are removed?
Choices:

A - Drill
B - Hammer
C - Screwdriver
D - Plastic wedge

A

D - Plastic wedge

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12
Q

Which hardware device, usually installed under the palm rest, allows a user to insert or wave a device with a chip as part of logging into the laptop?
Choices:

A - Rfid reader
B - Badge reader
C - Biometrics reader
D - Smart card reader

A

D - Smart card reader

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13
Q

Which type of expansion slot is commonly found in laptops?
Choices:

A - PCIe
B - PCI-X
C - miniPCIe
D - miniPCI-X

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C - miniPCIe

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14
Q

Which type of expansion card will often have an extra cable if the laptop supports something the card does not?
Choices:

A - SD
B - Video
C - Express
D - Wireless

A

D - Wireless

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15
Q

If a laptop cannot hold a charge, which internal component is most likely the cause?
Choices:

A - CPU
B - DC jack
C - Motherboard
D - AC connector

A

B - DC jack

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16
Q

Where are speakers usually located inside of a laptop?
Choices:

A - Near the back cover
B - Behind the keyboard
C - Attached to the display
D - Near the card expansion slots

A

B - Behind the keyboard

17
Q

Which hardware piece of a laptop is often soldered to the motherboard, making it hard to replace?
Choices:

A - CPU
B - RAM
C - Screen
D - Speakers

18
Q

OLED displays are most commonly used in which type of devices?
Choices:

A - Laptops
B - Desktops
C - All-in-one PCs
D - Mobile devices

A

D - Mobile devices

19
Q

Which is true of TTL and IPS displays? Choose two answers.
Choices:

A - TTL accepts digital input
B - TTL accepts analog input
C - IPS is less sharp with colors
D - IPS is very sharp with colors

A

A - TTL accepts digital input

D - IPS is very sharp with colors

20
Q

Which kind of monitor panel uses a backlight that does not require an inverter?
Choices:

A - TTL
B - LED
C - CCFL
D - Fluorescent

21
Q

A user needs to capture and send video data using a computer. Which media component can the user utilize to capture video data?
Choices:

A - Webcam
B - Fresh Paint
C - Chromecast
D - Microphone

A

A - Webcam

22
Q

Which media component is used to capture audio data?
Choices:

A - Webcam
B - Speakers
C - Snapshot
D - Microphone

A

D - Microphone

23
Q

Which best defines a digitizer?
Choices:

A - A tool used to scan analog information and convert it to a JPEG B -
A tool used to scan analog information and convert it to metadata
C - A tool used to scan analog information and convert it to digital information
D - A tool used to scan digital information and convert it to analog information

A

C - A tool used to scan analog information and convert it to digital information

24
Q

Which function keys are used to enable and disable different network capabilities? Choose two answers.
Choices:

A - Bluetooth
B - Cellular (on/off)
C - Wireless (on/off)
D - Network (on/off)

A

B - Cellular (on/off)

C - Wireless (on/off)

25
Q

There has been a recent outbreak of theft in an office. The manager needs to find a way to protect the laptops in the office. Which item is a possible solution to the manager’s problem?
Choices:

A - Lock the doors to the office
B - Use BitLocker to secure the laptops
C - Encrypt the office computer hard drives
D - Utilize physical laptop locks and cable locks

A

D - Utilize physical laptop locks and cable locks

26
Q

Rotating and removable screens are often used with __________ devices.
Choices:

A - VGA
B - tablet
C - virtual
D - FireWire

A

B - tablet

27
Q

Which are tablet characteristics? Choose two answers.
Choices:

A - Use SSDs
B - Consume less power
C - Maximum RAM options
D - A lot of expansion options

A

A - Use SSDs

B - Consume less power

28
Q

Which gesture on a tablet is similar to right-clicking using a mouse on a conventional computer device?
Choices:

A - Flick
B - Pinch
C - Press twice
D - Press and hold

A

D - Press and hold

29
Q

A restaurateur is monitoring and reviewing the restaurants in his area. Which wearable device would help him accomplish this task?
Choices:

A - Glasses
B - Desktop
C - Headsets
D - Fitness monitor

A

A - Glasses

30
Q

Which type of mobile device has a special screen which tolerates sunlight?
Choices:

A - Tablet
B - Laptop
C - E-reader
D - Smartphone

A

C - E-reader

31
Q

Which is the purpose of GPS?
Choices:

A - Provides Wi-Fi
B - Shows the user’s location
C - Tracks the user’s progress
D - Keeps the user from using a map

A

B - Shows the user’s location

32
Q

Which are two reasons GPS would not be working?
Choices:

A - No signal
B - Magnetic interference
C - Network services are disabled
D - It is not set to the right frequency

A

A - No signal

C - Network services are disabled

33
Q

Which mobile connection has a maximum distance of six feet?
Choices:

A - IR
B - NFC
C - Lightning
D - Bluetooth

34
Q

Which devices can be used to set up a mobile hotspot? Choose two answers.
Choices:

A - MiFi
B - Router
C - Smartphone
D - Access point

A

A - MiFi

C - Smartphone

35
Q

Which mobile accessory is used to make a laptop feel more like a desktop?
Choices:

A - Gamepad
B - Desktop frame
C - Cooling station
D - Docking station

A

D - Docking station

36
Q

A food truck vendor uses her smartphone to make transactions. Which mobile accessory is the food truck vendor using?
Choices:

A - PayPal port
B - Lightning port
C - Smart card reader
D - Credit card reader

A

D - Credit card reader

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