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Comptia A +: Portable Computing

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






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






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






4. Most common of PC Cards






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






6. Type I - Type II and Type III






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 3.3mm - 5.0mm and 10.5mm






14. Establishes standards involving portable computers - specifically expansion cards






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






16. A special pen used for writing on a screen






17. Tablets that include a fold away keyboard






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






19. Most popular removable storage medium for portable computing devices






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






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






22. Personal digital assistants






23. Currently dominates the PC Card landscape






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






25. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association






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






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






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






29. Can be plugged in without powering down the system






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






31. 32-bit - 3.3-volt cards that can have up to eight distinct functions






32. 16-bit and CardBus






33. Tablets that completely do away with the keyboard






34. Modern replacement for IrDA






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






36. Matte and high gloss






37. 54mm and 34mm






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






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






40. Device drivers that support the PC Card socket