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Comptia A +: Portable Computing

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1. 32-bit - 3.3-volt cards that can have up to eight distinct functions






2. Modern replacement for IrDA






3. Feature everything on a desktop - typically weigh 8 to 12 pounds






4. First generation of mobile PC batteries - tend to develop battery memory if not discharged completely before recharging and are highly toxic






5. Currently the most common mobile PC battery - immune to battery memory - last twice as long as Ni-MH - but have a shorter lifespan






6. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association






7. An adaptation of the standard PCI bus developed specifically for integrated communications peripherals such as modems and network adapters






8. Establishes standards involving portable computers - specifically expansion cards






9. A flat - touch-sensitive pad just in front of the keyboard






10. 3.3mm - 5.0mm and 10.5mm






11. Feature pen-based interface - integrated wireless networking and no optical drives - typically weigh 4 pounds






12. Feature almost everything on a desktop - typically weigh 4 to 7 pounds






13. Most common of PC Cards






14. 16-bit and CardBus






15. Feature ultimate mobility - excellent battery life - no optical drives and limited SSD or HDD storage - typically weigh 2 to 3 pounds






16. Currently dominates the PC Card landscape






17. High-performance serial version of the PC Card - has begun to replace the PC Card






18. Similar to a port replicator - but has extra features such as DVD drive or PC Card slot (often uses a proprietary connection)






19. Device drivers that support the PC Card socket






20. Most popular removable storage medium for portable computing devices






21. 16-bit - 5-volt cards that can have up to two distinct functions






22. Plugs into a single port on the portable computer - offering common ports such as serial - parallel - USB - network and PS/2






23. A joystick the size of a pencil eraser - situated in the center of the keyboard






24. 54mm and 34mm






25. Cooperation among the hardware - BIOS and the OS to reduce power use






26. Second generation of mobile PC batteries - less susceptible to battery memory and last longer between charges






27. Combine the power of the portable PC with the writing benefits of the PDA






28. Tablets that completely do away with the keyboard






29. Can be plugged in without powering down the system






30. Credit-card sized devices that enhance and extend the functions of a portable PC






31. Personal digital assistants






32. A technology in which the video card is capable of borrowing RAM from the system






33. A special pen used for writing on a screen






34. Tablets that include a fold away keyboard






35. Tiny handheld portable computing device that holds address book - music - etc. - Now replaced completely by smartphones






36. Provides specialized drivers necessary for a card to perform its function






37. Using infrared light to transmit data between devices (IrDA)






38. Matte and high gloss






39. Type I - Type II and Type III






40. The comparison of the screen width to the screen height







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