LAPTOP HARDWARE

Question 1

What is the typical form factor size for a laptop’s hard drive?

Answer 1

2.5 inches

Question 2

True or False: SSDs have a magnetic disk.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What is the preferred drive type to install an Operating System?

Answer 3

SSD

Question 4

What type of software is required for migrating from HDD to SSD?

Answer 4

Imaging software

Question 5

What technology utilizes a Personal Area Network?

Answer 5

Bluetooth

Question 6

What technology utilizes a Local Area Network?

Answer 6

802.11

Question 7

What distance does an NFC device need to be in order to work?

Answer 7

4 centimeters or less

Question 8

Aside from being an alternative way to pay for things, what else is NFC used for?

Answer 8

Authentication without the use of a password.

Question 9

What does LCD stand for?

Answer 9

Liquid Crystal Display

Question 10

What does the “TN” in TN LCD stand for?

Answer 10

Twisted Nematic

Question 11

True or False: TN LCDs typically have slower response times than other displays.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Where are Wireless Antennas normally located in a laptop?

Answer 12

Top of the display

Question 13

What does CCFL stand for?

Answer 13

Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp

Question 14

What type of backlight is commonly found in older laptops?

Answer 14

CCFL

Question 15

What kind of backlight is used in newer laptops?

Answer 15

LED

Question 16

What type of power does a CCFL backlight require?

Answer 16

AC

Question 17

How do you determine if a backlight has failed?

Answer 17

Shine a flashlight directly at the screen to check for text/information.