Question 1

Laptops and portable systems use the following communication capabilities except ________?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infrared 
B)  Bluetooth 
C)  Ethernet 
D)  PC Card 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Infrared 
B)  Bluetooth 
C)  Ethernet 
D)  PC Card 
E)  None of the above E

Question 2

Which of the following factors affect laptop battery life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Power-management options. 
B)  CPU speed and type. 
C)  Recharging practices. 
D)  All answers provided are correct. 
A)  Power-management options. 
B)  CPU speed and type. 
C)  Recharging practices. 
D)  All answers provided are correct. D

Question 3

Which of the following features are commonly found on docking stations? (Choose all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Mouse and keyboard port 
B)  LCD display 
C)  Wireless antenna 
D)  Power supply connection 
A)  Mouse and keyboard port 
B)  LCD display 
C)  Wireless antenna 
D)  Power supply connection A, B, D

Question 4

Laptops and portable computers do not need cooling fans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following properly distinguishes laptops and portable systems from desktop computers, even though they can perform the same task?

Accepted Answer

A)  They both share the same functionalities. 
B)  They both work to produce information. 
C)  They have the capability to work away from the office on AC or battery power. 
D)  They use similar hardware and software to operate. 
A)  They both share the same functionalities. 
B)  They both work to produce information. 
C)  They have the capability to work away from the office on AC or battery power. 
D)  They use similar hardware and software to operate.

Question 6

Match the following display symptoms with probable causes:
-Flickering Display

Accepted Answer

A) Dying LCD backlight. 
B) Mouse movement is too fast for screen display refresh rate. 
C) Connection is not secure. 
D) LCD inverter is failing. 
E) Damaged internal connection, toggle is set to external, inverter has failed. 
A) Dying LCD backlight. 
B) Mouse movement is too fast for screen display refresh rate. 
C) Connection is not secure. 
D) LCD inverter is failing. 
E) Damaged internal connection, toggle is set to external, inverter has failed.

Question 7

Which of these ensures safe removal of the hard disk drive? (Choose all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Leave laptop AC power or DC power on. 
B)  Loosen or remove the screw or screws used to hold the drive cover in place. 
C)  Remove the battery. 
D)  Push the cover away from the retaining lug or clips and remove it. 
A)  Leave laptop AC power or DC power on. 
B)  Loosen or remove the screw or screws used to hold the drive cover in place. 
C)  Remove the battery. 
D)  Push the cover away from the retaining lug or clips and remove it.

Question 8

_______ are the two major types of LCD display screens used on portable systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Active and passive matrix 
B)  CRT and VGA matrix 
C)  Dynamic and static matrix 
D)  Active and inactive matrix 
A)  Active and passive matrix 
B)  CRT and VGA matrix 
C)  Dynamic and static matrix 
D)  Active and inactive matrix

Question 9

Match the following display symptoms with probable causes:
-Ghost Cursor

Accepted Answer

A) Dying LCD backlight. 
B) Mouse movement is too fast for screen display refresh rate. 
C) Connection is not secure. 
D) LCD inverter is failing. 
E) Damaged internal connection, toggle is set to external, inverter has failed. 
A) Dying LCD backlight. 
B) Mouse movement is too fast for screen display refresh rate. 
C) Connection is not secure. 
D) LCD inverter is failing. 
E) Damaged internal connection, toggle is set to external, inverter has failed.

Question 10

Mini-PCI comes in _______ major types.

Accepted Answer

A)  Five 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four 
A)  Five 
B)  Two 
C)  Three 
D)  Four

Question 11

PC Cards, originally referred to as PCMCIA Cards, can be hot-swapped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the following terms associated with laptop PCs.
-SODIMMs

Accepted Answer

A)  A reduced-size version of a DIMM module 
B)  A feature expansion slot especially designed for portable use 
C)  An open wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices 
D)  A thin, flat panel used for electronically displaying information such as text, images, and moving pictures 
E)  A video interface standard designed to provide high visual quality on digital display devices, such as flat panel LCD computer
F) A pointing device consisting of specialized surfaces that can translate the motion and position of a user's fingers to a relative position onscreen
G) Enabling a processor to run at lower clock speeds when processor loads are light and to run at higher clock speeds when processor loads increase
H) The ability of some operating systems to suspend themselves completely to persistent storage
I) A sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects 
A)  A reduced-size version of a DIMM module 
B)  A feature expansion slot especially designed for portable use 
C)  An open wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices 
D)  A thin, flat panel used for electronically displaying information such as text, images, and moving pictures 
E)  A video interface standard designed to provide high visual quality on digital display devices, such as flat panel LCD computer
F) A pointing device consisting of specialized surfaces that can translate the motion and position of a user's fingers to a relative position onscreen
G) Enabling a processor to run at lower clock speeds when processor loads are light and to run at higher clock speeds when processor loads increase
H) The ability of some operating systems to suspend themselves completely to persistent storage
I) A sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects

Question 13

Laptops were originally designed for a specialized market but today are used in businesses as much as regular PCs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the following terms associated with laptop PCs.
-LCD

Accepted Answer

A)  A reduced-size version of a DIMM module 
B)  A feature expansion slot especially designed for portable use 
C)  An open wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices 
D)  A thin, flat panel used for electronically displaying information such as text, images, and moving pictures 
E)  A video interface standard designed to provide high visual quality on digital display devices, such as flat panel LCD computer
F) A pointing device consisting of specialized surfaces that can translate the motion and position of a user's fingers to a relative position onscreen
G) Enabling a processor to run at lower clock speeds when processor loads are light and to run at higher clock speeds when processor loads increase
H) The ability of some operating systems to suspend themselves completely to persistent storage
I) A sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects 
A)  A reduced-size version of a DIMM module 
B)  A feature expansion slot especially designed for portable use 
C)  An open wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices 
D)  A thin, flat panel used for electronically displaying information such as text, images, and moving pictures 
E)  A video interface standard designed to provide high visual quality on digital display devices, such as flat panel LCD computer
F) A pointing device consisting of specialized surfaces that can translate the motion and position of a user's fingers to a relative position onscreen
G) Enabling a processor to run at lower clock speeds when processor loads are light and to run at higher clock speeds when processor loads increase
H) The ability of some operating systems to suspend themselves completely to persistent storage
I) A sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects

Question 15

Which of these ensures safe removal of laptop batteries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turn off the computer. 
B)  Unplug the AC adapter or line cord from the computer. 
C)  Locate the battery compartment in the unit; it might be secured by a sliding lock or by screws. 
D)  All options provided are correct. 
A)  Turn off the computer. 
B)  Unplug the AC adapter or line cord from the computer. 
C)  Locate the battery compartment in the unit; it might be secured by a sliding lock or by screws. 
D)  All options provided are correct.

Question 16

Match the following terms associated with laptop PCs.
-Hibernate

Accepted Answer

A)  A reduced-size version of a DIMM module 
B)  A feature expansion slot especially designed for portable use 
C)  An open wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices 
D)  A thin, flat panel used for electronically displaying information such as text, images, and moving pictures 
E)  A video interface standard designed to provide high visual quality on digital display devices, such as flat panel LCD computer
F) A pointing device consisting of specialized surfaces that can translate the motion and position of a user's fingers to a relative position onscreen
G) Enabling a processor to run at lower clock speeds when processor loads are light and to run at higher clock speeds when processor loads increase
H) The ability of some operating systems to suspend themselves completely to persistent storage
I) A sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects 
A)  A reduced-size version of a DIMM module 
B)  A feature expansion slot especially designed for portable use 
C)  An open wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices 
D)  A thin, flat panel used for electronically displaying information such as text, images, and moving pictures 
E)  A video interface standard designed to provide high visual quality on digital display devices, such as flat panel LCD computer
F) A pointing device consisting of specialized surfaces that can translate the motion and position of a user's fingers to a relative position onscreen
G) Enabling a processor to run at lower clock speeds when processor loads are light and to run at higher clock speeds when processor loads increase
H) The ability of some operating systems to suspend themselves completely to persistent storage
I) A sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects

Question 17

Recent portable systems use proprietary memory modules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If a Laptop with built-in Wi-Fi can't connect, which of the following should a technician check first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Power cable 
B)  Wi-Fi cable 
C)  Device Manager 
D)  Ethernet cable 
E)  Wi-Fi button on Taskbar
F) Wireless spectrum analyzer 
A)  Power cable 
B)  Wi-Fi cable 
C)  Device Manager 
D)  Ethernet cable 
E)  Wi-Fi button on Taskbar
F) Wireless spectrum analyzer

Question 19

Match the following display symptoms with probable causes:
-No display at all

Accepted Answer

A) Dying LCD backlight. 
B) Mouse movement is too fast for screen display refresh rate. 
C) Connection is not secure. 
D) LCD inverter is failing. 
E) Damaged internal connection, toggle is set to external, inverter has failed. 
A) Dying LCD backlight. 
B) Mouse movement is too fast for screen display refresh rate. 
C) Connection is not secure. 
D) LCD inverter is failing. 
E) Damaged internal connection, toggle is set to external, inverter has failed.

Question 20

Match the following terms associated with laptop PCs.
-Bluetooth

Accepted Answer

A)  A reduced-size version of a DIMM module 
B)  A feature expansion slot especially designed for portable use 
C)  An open wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices 
D)  A thin, flat panel used for electronically displaying information such as text, images, and moving pictures 
E)  A video interface standard designed to provide high visual quality on digital display devices, such as flat panel LCD computer
F) A pointing device consisting of specialized surfaces that can translate the motion and position of a user's fingers to a relative position onscreen
G) Enabling a processor to run at lower clock speeds when processor loads are light and to run at higher clock speeds when processor loads increase
H) The ability of some operating systems to suspend themselves completely to persistent storage
I) A sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects 
A)  A reduced-size version of a DIMM module 
B)  A feature expansion slot especially designed for portable use 
C)  An open wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices 
D)  A thin, flat panel used for electronically displaying information such as text, images, and moving pictures 
E)  A video interface standard designed to provide high visual quality on digital display devices, such as flat panel LCD computer
F) A pointing device consisting of specialized surfaces that can translate the motion and position of a user's fingers to a relative position onscreen
G) Enabling a processor to run at lower clock speeds when processor loads are light and to run at higher clock speeds when processor loads increase
H) The ability of some operating systems to suspend themselves completely to persistent storage
I) A sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects

Laptops and portable systems use the following communication capabilities except ________?

Which of the following factors affect laptop battery life?

Which of the following features are commonly found on docking stations? (Choose all that apply.)

Laptops and portable computers do not need cooling fans.

Which of the following properly distinguishes laptops and portable systems from desktop computers, even though they can perform the same task?

Match the following display symptoms with probable causes: -Flickering Display

Which of these ensures safe removal of the hard disk drive? (Choose all that apply.)

_______ are the two major types of LCD display screens used on portable systems.

Match the following display symptoms with probable causes: -Ghost Cursor

Mini-PCI comes in _______ major types.

PC Cards, originally referred to as PCMCIA Cards, can be hot-swapped.

Match the following terms associated with laptop PCs. -SODIMMs

Laptops were originally designed for a specialized market but today are used in businesses as much as regular PCs.

Match the following terms associated with laptop PCs. -LCD

Which of these ensures safe removal of laptop batteries?

Match the following terms associated with laptop PCs. -Hibernate

Recent portable systems use proprietary memory modules.

If a Laptop with built-in Wi-Fi can't connect, which of the following should a technician check first?

Match the following display symptoms with probable causes: -No display at all

Match the following terms associated with laptop PCs. -Bluetooth

Technician Essentials and PC Anatomy

Motherboards and Processors

BIOS

Power Supplies and System Cooling

Ram

I/O and Input Ports and Devices

Video Displays and Video Cards

Customized PCs and Multimedia Devices

Mobile Devices

Printers

Storage Devices

Installing and Upgrading Windows

Using and Managing Windows

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Windows

Networking

Security

Operational Procedures and Communications Methods

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Exam 9: Laptop and Notebook Computers

Laptops and portable systems use the following communication capabilities except ________?

Which of the following factors affect laptop battery life?

Which of the following features are commonly found on docking stations? (Choose all that apply.)

Laptops and portable computers do not need cooling fans.

Which of the following properly distinguishes laptops and portable systems from desktop computers, even though they can perform the same task?

Match the following display symptoms with probable causes: -Flickering Display

Which of these ensures safe removal of the hard disk drive? (Choose all that apply.)

_______ are the two major types of LCD display screens used on portable systems.

Match the following display symptoms with probable causes: -Ghost Cursor

Mini-PCI comes in _______ major types.

PC Cards, originally referred to as PCMCIA Cards, can be hot-swapped.

Match the following terms associated with laptop PCs. -SODIMMs

Laptops were originally designed for a specialized market but today are used in businesses as much as regular PCs.

Match the following terms associated with laptop PCs. -LCD

Which of these ensures safe removal of laptop batteries?

Match the following terms associated with laptop PCs. -Hibernate

Recent portable systems use proprietary memory modules.

If a Laptop with built-in Wi-Fi can't connect, which of the following should a technician check first?

Match the following display symptoms with probable causes: -No display at all

Match the following terms associated with laptop PCs. -Bluetooth

Technician Essentials and PC Anatomy

Motherboards and Processors

BIOS

Power Supplies and System Cooling

Ram

I/O and Input Ports and Devices

Video Displays and Video Cards

Customized PCs and Multimedia Devices

Mobile Devices

Printers

Storage Devices

Installing and Upgrading Windows

Using and Managing Windows

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Windows

Networking

Security

Operational Procedures and Communications Methods

Filters