eCompTIA A+ Core 1: Mobile Device Accessories & Network Connectivity Flashcards

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Describe USB 1.1

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Offers low and high speed version

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Describe USB 1.1 low speed version

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1.5 megabits per second

3 metres in length

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Describe USB 1.1 high speed version

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12 megabits per second

5 meter length

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4
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What can USB(universal serial bus) be used for

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External storage devices
Webcams
Mouse and keyboard
Printers

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5
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Describe Universal serial Bus 2.0

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Improved performance
480 megabits per second
5 metre length

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6
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Describe USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 connectors

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Standard-A plug, the end that was inserted into your computer

Standard-B plug, inserted into the peripheral device, found mostly on printers

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7
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Describe Mini-B plug and Micro-B plug

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both mainly used on smaller devices where space was limited, such as a digital camera

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Describe Universal Serial Bus 3.0

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5 gigabits per second

Approximately 3 meter length

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9
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Describe Universal serial bus 3.0 connectors

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weren’t any different to the previous generation expect faster with interior plastic lining that was blue

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10
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Name universal serial bus 3.0 connectors

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USB 3.0 standard- B plug
USB 3.0 standard-A plug
USB 3.0 micro-B plug- shaped physically differently

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11
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Describe Universal Serial Bus 3.1

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Superspeed +
10 Gbps
Type A or USB-C(used)

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12
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Describe Universal serial bus 3.2

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Newest devices
10 Gbps or 20Gbps
USB-C(used)

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13
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Describe USB-C connector

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24 pins

Double sided- upside down plug dosne’t matter, can be plugged in either way

uses the same connector on both the host and the device ends, doesn’t matter either

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14
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Features of the lighting cable

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Proprietary to Apple products

Used for charging and data transfer

Contains 8 pins per side

Can be inserted face up or dooown

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15
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Why is lighting cable better than Micro USB

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Delivers Higher power
Better durability
Simpler to connect

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16
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Describe MFI certifcation

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Stringent manufactures certification of Apple
Made for Iphone/Ipad/Ipod
Guarantees safety standards

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17
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What are the different lighting connector adapters

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30-pin
USB
HDMI
VGA
SD cards
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18
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Describe DA-15

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name indicates 15 pins or sockets arrananged in two rows, one of 8 and one of 7

Most commonly used for gaming controllers, some video outputs

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19
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Describe DB-25

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Communications port

Most used for printer connections, some audio connections and some broadcast video equipment

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20
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Describe DC-37

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Used for specific industry equipment such as
 aerospace
various industrial instruments
monitors
scanners
defence
healthcare
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21
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Describe DD-50

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uses three rows arranged in a 17 by 16 by 17 configuration

Most commonly used for devices that needed much faster data transfer rates than those of a serial port
any kind of SCSI equipment

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22
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Describe DE9

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Communications port
Token ring network interfaces
Some very old video connections
Legacy computer mouse connector

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23
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Features of NFC

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No pairing
No device discovery
Instant communication
Data sharing
Short distance
Radio-frequency identification
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24
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Features of Bluetooth

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Bluetooth devices must discover each other first and must be paired before any data will be exchanged

Also uses RFID(Radio frequency identification), but much greater range, 30 feet

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25
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Features of hotspots connection types

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Physical access point
Public access
Private or secured hotspots
Mobile hotspot connections

26
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Describe touch pens

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Pen shaped instrument
Specifically manufactured tips
Conductive and resistive stylus

27
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Describe headsets

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Hands-free audio-
Wired headsets, uses bluetooth to connect
Wireless headsets- draw power from mobile device
used to listen too music

28
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Describe speakers

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Battery powered
Bluetooth connection
Stereo sound
External speakers

29
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Describe webcams:

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Are emdded in laptops or physically connected to computers

can capture still images or videoo

Can transmit video to the internet or save content locally

30
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Describe drawing pads

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Drawing surface
specialised drawing pen
Function hot keys
Light and small

31
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key features of docking stations

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Extra connectors
USB
HDMI
VGA
ETHERNET
32
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Describe cold docking

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Cold docking means that you must power down entirely and reboot before the new device will be recognized.

33
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Describe warm docking

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Warm means that you must go into at least a sleep or a hibernation mode

34
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Describe hot docking

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hot means that it will be detected automatically, even when fully powered up and operating

35
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key features of port replicator

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Similar to docking station
Provides additional functionality to laptops
Smaller, lighter, and more portable than a docking station

36
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Name port replicator connections

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Parallel
Serial
USB
SCSI

37
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describe port replicator

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The port replicator connects to the laptop over a parallel or a serial connection, USB, or even SCSI.

38
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How do you enable Bluetooth connectivity(mobile device)-

A

Access settings and enable bluetooth

39
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How do you enable Bluetooth(laptop MAC)

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enabled in settings under devices

40
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How do you enable Bluetooth(laptop windows)

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found in system preferences bluetooth

41
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How do you pair Bluetooth

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Set to discoverable mode
Lists discoverable devices
Nearby Devices
Select desired device

42
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How do you test Bluetooth connectivity

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Ensure devices are Bluetooth enabled
Reboot devices and connect again
Ensure devices are in range
Try connecting to a known working Bluetooth device

43
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Define global positioning system(GPS)

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GPS uses standard radio transmissions

received by your mobile device from several satellites

allow your device to determine its geolocation.

44
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Describe Triangulation

A

Smartphone GPS receiver
determine location and time
Four satellites are required

45
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Describe cellular location services

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Device actively calculating current location
Commonly using satellites
Often using a combination of internet connectivity and cellular data

46
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Describe MDM(mobile device management)

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Optimize the functionality and security of mobile devices

Protect the corporate network

process is effectively exclusive to business or corporate environments.

47
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Describe mobile device management features

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Device configuration
Remote wipe
Password enforcement
Device tracking
data encryption
allow list/blocklist
48
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Features of mobile device synchronization

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Using multiple devices
Access anytime and anywhere
Access different types of data

49
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Describe ActiveSync features

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Synchronizes data between mobile devices and desktop computers
File transfer and backup
App installation and uninstallation

50
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Describe automobile synchronizations with bluetooth

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IOS carplay

Android auto

51
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Describe synchronize to cloud

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Google account

iCloud account

52
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Describe GSM(global system for mobile communication)

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a network of gateways , allow access to the network

, and repeaters and relays which boost signal strength

and pass communications along the network.

53
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What do cellular networks support

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3G
4G
5G

54
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Describe features of GSM networks

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Cellular phone uses GSM networks
Enable voice calls
Transfer data

55
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Describe CDMA(code division multiple access)

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Used to provide multiple devices simultaneous access

a form of multiplexing

each device is assigned a code

allows numerous signals on a single transmission channel

56
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Describe SIM card(Subscriber identity module)

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Chip inserted inside mobile devices
Used to connect mobile device to GSM networks
Identifies devices on a network

57
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Describe airplane mode

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Standard feature on mobile devices
Turns off wireless antenna including the following services:
GSM
WI-FI
Global Positioning system(GPS)
58
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Describe tethering

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Connecting to mobile device
Enables a network connection
Process
- connect the laptop using a USB/charing cable
- enable hotspot on the mobile device
59
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Describe IMEI(International Mobile equipment Identity)

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IMEI value is uniquely assigned to the device itself and can be used to allow or disallow access to the provider network.

60
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Describe IMSI(International Mobile Subscriber Identity)

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IMSI is another unique identifier

, it’s assigned to you as the subscriber, not the device,

allows provider to still allow you to access their network even when you change a new device