IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Labs and Study Guide

Patrick Regan

Chapter 6 Fundamental Laptops and Portable Devices - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

What is the best method for connecting multiple external peripheral devices such as printer, keyboard, and mouse to a laptop computer using wireless technology?
A. Bluetooth
B. Microwave
C. IrDA
D. $802.11 \mathrm{~b}$

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Problem 2

After you replace a touchpad, you find out that the keyboard is not functioning. What do you think the problem is?
A. The touchpad is not seated properly.
B. The keyboard needs to be replaced.
C. The keyboard connector is not seated properly.
D. The computer needs to be rebooted.

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Problem 3

Where would you enable hibernation on a laptop running Windows XP?
A. In the BIOS setup program
B. In the power schemes
C. In the power management applet in the Control Panel
D. In the power hibernation applet in the Control Panel

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Problem 4

A laptop has Windows $\mathrm{XP}$ up and running. How do you remove a $\mathrm{PC}$ card?
A. Disable the device in the Device Manager.
B. Use the Safely Remove Hardware icon to eject the device.
C. Use the Add/Remove Hardware applet in the Control Panel.
D. Nothing needs to be done. Just pull the PC card out.

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Problem 5

What is the range of IrDA?
A. 1 meter
B. 3 meters
C. 10 meters
D. 100 feet

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Problem 6

What is the best place to use the laptop?
A. On a hard surface so that the air can flow underneath the laptop to keep it cooler
B. 30 inches from any wall to allow good air flow
C. In front of a fan
D. In the carrying case

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