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Laptop Hardware 1.1 Flashcards

1
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Laptop hardware is engineered to what specifications?

A

Precise specifications

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2
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What is easier to do with some laptop hardware than others?

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It is easier to fix some laptop hardware than it is others

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3
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What process can fixing a laptop be?

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It can be an ongoing process to fix a laptop

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4
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What will vary between laptop makers?

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The details will vary between laptop makers.

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What is the power source for a laptop when unplugged?

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A laptop’s power source when unplugged is the battery.

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What power source on a laptop can be easily replaced or require a tear down?

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The battery can be easily replaced or require a teardown

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7
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Li-ion?

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Lithium Ion

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LiPo?

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Lithium Polymer

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9
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What are the two(2) common batteries used in laptops?

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Lithium; Ion and Polymer

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10
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What effect diminishes the capacity after charging it

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The memory effect

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What is the memory effect?

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The memory effect is where the charging the battery diminishes the capacity

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12
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What can vary between laptop batteries.

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The form factor(size,shape, etc)

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13
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What is constantly changing with laptop batteries?

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Technology is constantly changing with laptop batteries.

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14
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What is the most used component of a laptop?

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The keyboard is the most used component of a laptop

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15
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What board can be easy to replace on a laptop?

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A keyboard can be easy to replace(may not always be this simple)

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16
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What may a laptop keyboard require to replace(2)?

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A few screws and single ribbon cable

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17
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How can you externally connect a keyboard to a laptop that’s not very portable but can be used in a pinch?

A

A USB keyboard can be externally connected to a laptop and used in a pinch.

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18
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What maybe removed or replaced with laptop keys?

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A key cap maybe removed or replaced with laptop keys

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19
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What can be a delicate procedure to replace with laptop keys?

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They key caps can be a delicate procedure to replace with a laptop

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20
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What instructions should you check to make sure you don’t accidentally break the key cap or the components underneath?

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You should check the manufacturer’s instructions before you try to replace or remove the laptop keys

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21
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SO-DIMM

A

Small
Outline
Dual
In-line
Memory
Module

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22
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What is the memory used in laptops and mobile devices

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SO-DIMM

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23
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How easy is it to replace memory modules in laptops and mobile devices?

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It is easy to replace memory modules for laptops and mobile devices.

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24
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What system can a laptop memory be soldered onto?

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Some laptop memory can be soldered onto a system board

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25
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Is there any upgrade available for a laptop memory that is soldered onto the system board?

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No, upgrade is available for memory that is soldered onto the system board.

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26
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What type of replacement is required when you have a laptop memory soldered to the system board?

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A full system replacement is required when you have a laptop memory soldered onto the system board

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27
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What disks are traditional spinning drive platters?

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magnetic disks

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28
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What size do magnetic disks do magnetic disks come in(1)?

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2.5” inch size magnetic disks

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29
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What size do magnetic disks come in for desktops?

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Desktops magnetic disks are 3.5 inches

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30
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What size do magnetic disks come in for both sizes(2)?

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2.5 & 3.5 inch; Are the sizes magnetic disks come in.

31
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SSD?

A

Solid State Drive

32
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What is SSD all of?

A

A SSD is all memory.

33
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Is there any moving parts for a solid state drive?

A

No there are no moving parts for a solid state drive

34
Q

What are the benefits of a solid state drive (3)?

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  1. Fast access time
  2. Less latency
  3. Silent

Hint: FAT LLS

35
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What size do you solid state drives come in?

A

The size of a solid state drive is 2.5 in

36
Q

What is a smaller form factor than SSD

A

M.2 is a smaller form factor than SSD

37
Q

What do you not have with M.2 storage(2)?

A

You have no SATA data or power cables

38
Q

What is it easy to do with M.2 storage(2)?

A

It is easy to install and replace with M.2 storage

39
Q

What type of upgrade do you get going from a spinning hard drive to a SSD?

A

It’s an impressive upgrade migrating from a spinning hard drive to a SSD. It’s almost like getting a new laptop.

40
Q

How do you install an OS onto A SSD(steps;2)?

A
  1. Move documents
  2. Install apps
41
Q

What do you have to move to install an OS between drives?

A

Documents between drives

42
Q

What are you required to install when moving a OS to the SSD from migrating from a hard drive?

A

You are required to install the apps.

43
Q

What can be consuming when migrating from a hard drive to a SSD?

A

Time; It can be time consuming when moving from a hard drive to a SSD.

44
Q

What doesn’t require an install when migrating from a HDD?

A

Image/Clone(ing); Doesn’t require you to install the OS

45
Q

What allows you to move everything from one to another when migrating from a HDD to a SSD?

A

A Image/clone allows you to move everything from one to another

46
Q

What migrating software is sometimes included with a SSD?

A

Imaging/cloning software is sometimes included with the SSD

47
Q

What options do you have for imaging software(2;words)?

A

Many commercial and open source options.

48
Q

How many at a time can you create with an image file?

A

One at a time; You can create an image file one at a time

49
Q

What is a drive to drive image?

A

A image directly from another drive

50
Q

A image directly from another drive is called?

A

A drive to drive inage

51
Q

What network connectivity allows you to connect without wires?

A

Wireless network connectivity; allows you to connect without wires

52
Q

LAN

A

L ocal Area Network

53
Q

What area network can 802.11 provide?

A

802.11 can provide a local area network(LAN)

54
Q

What speed can 802.11 go to?

A

802.11 can be high speed

55
Q

What does 802.11 allow access to?

A

802.11 allows access to the internet

56
Q

What area network is Bluetooth?

A

Bluetooth is a personal area network(PAN)

57
Q

PAN

A

PersonaI Area Network

58
Q

What range can Bluetooth operate in?

A

Bluetooth can operate in a short range

59
Q

What can Bluetooth connect to?

A

Brought connects to;Peripherals and other nearby devices

60
Q

What metrics allow you sign in or unlock your laptop with a fingerprint reader or face recognition?

A

Bio-metrics; allows you to use your fingerprint or face to unlock your device

61
Q

Something you are?

A

Biometrics is something you are

62
Q

What configuration may biometrics require in the OS?

A

Additional;Biometrics may require additional config in the OS

63
Q

What is required for most options of Biometrics?

A

Hardware; Biometrics may require hardware

64
Q

How secure are biometrics?

A

Relatively; Biometrics are relatively secure

65
Q

How are faces and fingerprints for biometrics?

A

Unique; Biometrics are quite unique.

66
Q

NFC

A

Near Field Communication

67
Q

What distance network is NFC?

A

short; NFC is a short distance network

68
Q

How many centimeters or less does NFC work within?

A

4 cm or less; NFC works within 4 cm or less

69
Q

What is NFC used for?

A

Data transfers or authentication; Are uses for NFC

70
Q

What transfers can you do with NFC?

A

Data;You can do data transfers for NFC

71
Q

Where is NFC common (2)?

A

NFC is common on mobile phones in smart devices

72
Q

What method can you have on your wrist using NFC

A

Payment method; You can have a payment method on your wrist through NFC like Apple Pay, Google Wallet, etc.

73
Q

What can you use NFC for without the need for typing a password?

A

Authentication; You can use NFC for authentication instead of using a password

74
Q

Where can you use NFC (3)?

A

Hospital workstations, warehouses, and manufacturing

Comptia A+ 1101 1.1-1.4 (1 decks)

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