A+ 3.1 Install and configure laptop hardware and components
What term refers to a small piece of hardware that can be plugged into a computer to provide additional functionality, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi?
Dongle
The development of which type of memory module solved the problem of having to install matched memory module pairs into a system?
Dual in-line memory module (DIMM)
Which of the following statements about laptop motherboards is NOT accurate?
They are highly customizable and replaceable in the event of failure.
What type of connector is usually specific to Mac laptops, but may occasionally be used elsewhere?
Thunderbolt
What is the responsibility of the direct current (DC) jack on a laptop motherboard?
To provide power to the laptop through a cord
Pointer drift is a common problem that is resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling drivers that affect which mobile device component?
Touchpad
What type of dongle would be necessary to allow a laptop to connect to a wired network via a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port?
USB to RJ-45
Which hard drive form factor is most often used in laptops, as well as some portable consumer devices, due to its size and power consumption attributes, but tends to run at slower speeds?
2.5"
What is an ExpressCard?
A mobile expansion card designed to replace traditional Personal Computer (PC) cards
What is a laptop touchpad?
A small area where you can drag your finger to control the mouse pointer
What type of laptop hard drive has no moving parts?
A solid-state drive
Which type of device is most likely to use a micro dual in-line memory module (MicroDIMM) module?
A sub-compact laptop
Which type of user would benefit most from an auto-switching power supply for a laptop?
A user who travels to many countries with different outlet types
Prior to replacing a magnetic disk with a solid-state drive, which task must be performed first?
Back up data from the magnetic disk
What is the first thing you should do when replacing a laptop's optical drive?
Check with the manufacturer to verify that the optical drive can be replaced and with what type of drive
Your laptop's screen appears to be broken and does not display any picture, even though there are no visible cracks or breaks on the screen. What first step should you perform before replacing a laptop's screen?
Connect your laptop to an external display to verify that the problem resides in the screen and not another component
Because keyboards are an integrated component in laptops and have keys that operate mechanically different from a desktop keyboard, it is often risky to attempt to remove the keys for cleaning or repair. What should you do before attempting to remove a laptop keyboard's keys?
Consult the laptop or keyboard manufacturer's instructions for removing keys
Some laptops have smart card readers built into the side. What are these components for?
Physical authentication of the laptop's user with a smart card
What are the two available form factors for ExpressCards?
ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54
Other than speed, what is the major advantage of flash-type or solid-state drives (SSD) over magnetic drives?
Flash drives have no moving parts.
What underlying characteristic determines if a laptop's onboard wireless card can be upgraded or replaced?
If the wireless card is integrated into the system board or is independent of it
Which statement about laptop batteries is NOT accurate?
Laptop batteries are universal in size and shape between manufacturers.
What type of expansion card is internal and installed by the computer manufacturer?
Mini Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (Mini-PCIe)
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the ExpressCard over the Personal Computer (PC) card?
Number of functions
Which laptop component uses a Thin Film Transistor (TFT)?
Screen
Which step is performed first, prior to replacing any component on a laptop computer?
Shut down the system and unplug power
What type of internal memory is used specifically by laptops?
Small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM)
Which type of random-access memory (RAM) do you find in laptops and in iMac computers?
Small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM)
For standard laptop computer internal hard disk drive physical dimensions, which of the following is TRUE?
Solid-state drives (SSD), hybrid drives, and magnetic disks are all the same dimensions.
For standard laptop computer internal hard disk drive physical dimensions, which of the following is TRUE? Standard internal laptop hard disk drives are 2.5 inches and all drive types have 2.5-inch models, so solid-state drives (SSD), hybrid drives, and magnetic disks are all the same dimensions. SSDs are almost always smaller than magnetic hard drives or hybrid drives because they do not require the large spinning disks. Hybrid drives aren't always larger than magnetic disks, nor are the smaller than SSDs.
Solid-state drives (SSD), hybrid drives, and magnetic disks are all the same dimensions.
Which poses the greatest difficulty in replacing laptop speakers?
Speakers are located in a number of locations depending on the style and manufacturer of the laptop.
Which of the following is the primary advantage of a solid-state drive (SSD) over a magnetic disk or hard disk drive (HDD)?
Speed
Which of the following differentiates a Mini Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (Mini-PCIe) card from a standard Personal Computer (PC) card?
The manufacturer installs the Mini-PCIe cards.
When someone refers to the "plastics" of a laptop, what component is being mentioned?
The frames
What is the key characteristic that differentiates the ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54?
The size of the card
Which of the following is the final step in the list of tasks required in replacing a laptop motherboard?
Verify all devices in the computer are functional
