Thursday, February 19, 2009

Chapter 10 - Part 2

Answer the following concerning Chapter 10:
  • How large are most portable HDDs?
  • How do portable CD/ DVD drives differ from desktop models?
  • Define 'hot-swappable'.
  • What are the 2 portable display types?
  • Which lasts longer, LCD or CRT?
  • What is 'contrast ratio'?
  • How many keys are on most portable keyboards?
  • What are the 3 pointing devices you could find on a portable?
  • How are most peripheral storage devices connected to portables?
  • What is the enhanced version of the PCMCIA standard called?
  • How thick are the 3 types of PC Cards?
  • What are the 4 standards for wireless communication in order of increasing capability?
  • Define 'APM' and 'ACPI'.
  • What happens when a system goes into 'Standby'?
  • What happens when a system goes into 'Suspend'?
  • What happens when a system goes into 'Hibernate'?
  • How do docking stations and port replicators differ?
  • What is most popular battery used in portables today?

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