A+ Certification : 3.0 Understanding Laptops And Portable Devices (Essentials)
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You have a floppy drive in your laptop's modular bay, and your laptop is on. What is the recommended first step in removing it so you can put a CD-ROM drive in instead?
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Turn off the laptop.
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Use the latch on the underside of the laptop to release the drive, and pull gently.
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Use the Safely Remove Hardware icon to stop the device.
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Use Add/Remove Hardware in Control Panel to remove the device.
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This quiz covers essentials of understanding laptops and portable devices, focusing on hardware management, troubleshooting, and device compatibility as part of the CompTIA A+ certification.
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Which of the following is not a benefit of laptop design?
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Portability
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Increased performance
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Desktop replacement
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Higher-quality construction
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A. Increased performanceExplanation
By and large, compromises always must be made when comparing laptops to desktops. Although laptops can be used as desktop replacements, their performance is almost always lower than comparably priced desktopRate this question:
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Which of the following must be true for BIOS-ACPI to work? (Choose all that apply.)
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The BIOS must support ACPI.
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You must be running Windows 95 or newer.
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The motherboard must support ACPI.
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The processor must support ACPI.
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A. The BIOS must support ACPI.
A. The motherboard must support ACPI.
A. The processor must support ACPI.Explanation
For ACPI power management to work, it first must be a feature of the BIOS, In addition, the motherboard and processor must support the standard. Finally, you need Windows 98 or newer.Rate this question:
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Which laptop input device was released with the IBM ThinkPad series of laptops?
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Touchpad
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Touchball
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Touchpoint
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Touchway
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A. TouchpointExplanation
The Touchpoint (aka finger mouse) was releasedx with the IBM ThinkPad serious of laptops.Rate this question:
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Which laptop accessory allows you to power your laptop from a car or airplane?
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AC adapter
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DC adapter
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Battery converter
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Automotive Wizard
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A. DC adapterExplanation
A DC adapter converts the DC output form a car or airplane accessory power plug into the voltages required by your laptop.Rate this question:
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If the video on your laptop is not working, what should you do to troubleshoot it? (Choose all that apply.)
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Toggle the video function key.
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Try using an external monitor.
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Remove the display unit and reattach it.
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Power the system off and back on.
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A. Toggle the video function key.
A. Try using an external monitor.Explanation
Two helpful things to try are toggling the video output function key (usually Fn+F8) and plugging an external monitor into the laptop. Removing the display is possible but not recommended. Powering the system off and back on isn't likely to correct the problem.Rate this question:
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___________ is the fastest and most modern interface used as an expansion method for external peripherals like mice, web cams, scanners, printers, and so on and is popular on laptops and desktop alike.
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Parallel
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PS/2
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USB
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ATA
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A. USBExplanation
USB is used most often in laptops as an expansion bus for external peripherals. Although parallel and PS/2 allow for connection of external peripherals, they are not as flexible or widely used for expansion as USB.Rate this question:
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Which kind of laptop was designed to look and function like a paper notebook?
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Clamshell PC
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Tablet PC
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Paper PC
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Notebook PC
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A. Tablet PCExplanation
The tablet PC is a notebook with a flip-around screen that allows user to hold it like a large notebook and write notes directly on the screen with special stylus.Rate this question:
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Which type of PC Card is used most often for expansion devices like NICs, sound cards, and so on?
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Type I
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Type II
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Type III
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Type IV
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A. Type IIExplanation
A Type II PC Card is the type used most often for expansion devices like NICs, sound cards, SCSI controllers, modems, and so on.Rate this question:
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Which wireless IEEE standard operates on the 2.4GHz radio frequency and transmits data at a maximum of 11Mbps?
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802.11b
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802.11c
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802.11e
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802.11g
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A. 802.11bExplanation
The IEEE standard for 11Mbps wireless transmission over 2.4GHz radio is the 802.11b standard. The 802.11g standard has a maximum transmission speed of 54Mbps.Rate this question:
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What would be the best thing to use to clean a laptop display?
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A dry cloth
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Glass cleaner
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Abrasive cleaning powder
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LCD cleaner
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A. LCD cleanerExplanation
Laptop LCD video displays can scratch easily. To clean them, it's best to use a cleaner designed specifically for LCD screens. They can be found at any office supply store.Rate this question:
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PCMCIA expansion cards need which software in order to operate? (Select all that apply.)
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Cardmemeber Services
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Card Services
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Modem Services
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Socket Services
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A. Card Services
A. Socket ServicesExplanation
The PC Card architecture has two components. The first is the Socket Services software, and the second is the Card Services software.Rate this question:
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What is the most important function of BIOS-ACPI?
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Bootstrap the operating system
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Detect system hardware
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Manage system power
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Remove unused system components
Correct Answer
A. Manage system powerExplanation
BIOS-ACPI is the power management standard introduced in 1996. It's an extension of the system BIOS that is responsible for managing power to devices in your system.Rate this question:
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The process by which the processor slows down to conserver power is called _____________?
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Dropping
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Cooling
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Disengaging
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Throttling
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A. ThrottlingExplanation
The processor can adjust how fast it's working, called throttling, to save system power.Rate this question:
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The display on your laptop appears warped and fuzzy. You plug in an external monitor, and the image on it is fine. What is the most likely cause of the problem?
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The video card
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The LCD display
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The motherboard
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The video driver
Correct Answer
A. The LCD displayExplanation
It has to be a problem with the LCD display. If it were the video card, then the display would appear warped and fuzzy on the external monitor as well. While many motherboards contain video circuitry, this answer is not specific enough. If the video driver were corrupt, you would have the same problem on all displays.Rate this question:
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Which of the following types of display has the best performance characteristics?
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Active matrix
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Passive matrix
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Dual matrix
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Quad matrix
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A. Active matrixExplanation
Active matrix screens have better performance than passive-matrix screens. There are no dual- or quad-matrix display devices.Rate this question:
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Which of the following video standards supports 1900 x 1200 resolution at a 16:10 aspect ratio?
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XGA
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SXGA+
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UXGA
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WUXGA
Correct Answer
A. WUXGAExplanation
The WUXGA standard is the only widescreen standard listed, and it is the only one that supports 1900 x 1200 resolution at a 16:10 aspect ratio.Rate this question:
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Which laptop input device is a flat surface that you can draw on with you finger to control the mouse pointer?
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Touchpad
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Touchball
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Touchpoint
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Touchway
Correct Answer
A. TouchpadExplanation
The touchpad is a mousing surface built into the laptop. It allows you to use your finger to control the mouse pointer by drawing on the surface.Rate this question:
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Which of the following memory types has the smallest form factor?
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RIMM
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DIMM
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MicroDIMM
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SoDIMM
Correct Answer
A. MicroDIMMExplanation
The SoDIMM and MicroDIMM are the common laptop memory standards. Of the two, MicroDIMM is smallerRate this question:
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