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Which type of display technology does not require a backlight?
Which type of display technology does not require a backlight?
What type of keys are consolidated into special multifunction keys on some laptops?
What type of keys are consolidated into special multifunction keys on some laptops?
Which type of touchscreen is more responsive but slightly less accurate?
Which type of touchscreen is more responsive but slightly less accurate?
Which type of drive is generally faster but has less capacity for the same price?
Which type of drive is generally faster but has less capacity for the same price?
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What type of connector does an NVMe drive use?
What type of connector does an NVMe drive use?
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Which type of card is used for connecting devices like keyboards and headsets to a computer?
Which type of card is used for connecting devices like keyboards and headsets to a computer?
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What is the range of Near-Field Communication (NFC) signals?
What is the range of Near-Field Communication (NFC) signals?
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Which type of touchscreen is not popular?
Which type of touchscreen is not popular?
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What does Airplane mode do on a mobile device?
What does Airplane mode do on a mobile device?
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What type of connectivity do smart cameras have?
What type of connectivity do smart cameras have?
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Can storage on an iPhone be upgraded?
Can storage on an iPhone be upgraded?
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Which type of LCD display provides better color representation and wider viewing angles?
Which type of LCD display provides better color representation and wider viewing angles?
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Which type of LCD display has the fastest refresh rates?
Which type of LCD display has the fastest refresh rates?
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Which type of LCD display has the best contrast and image depth?
Which type of LCD display has the best contrast and image depth?
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Which type of display uses Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as the backlight for an LCD?
Which type of display uses Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as the backlight for an LCD?
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Which step is required to connect a Bluetooth device to a tablet?
Which step is required to connect a Bluetooth device to a tablet?
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What is the purpose of tethering?
What is the purpose of tethering?
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What is the difference between tethering and connecting via USB cable?
What is the difference between tethering and connecting via USB cable?
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Which technology is used in most e-reader displays?
Which technology is used in most e-reader displays?
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What is the purpose of an inverter in CCFL displays?
What is the purpose of an inverter in CCFL displays?
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What is the function of haptics in a device?
What is the function of haptics in a device?
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What is the purpose of a digitizer in a mobile device?
What is the purpose of a digitizer in a mobile device?
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Which type of display technology does not require a backlight?
Which type of display technology does not require a backlight?
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What type of keys are consolidated into special multifunction keys on some laptops?
What type of keys are consolidated into special multifunction keys on some laptops?
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Which type of touchscreen is more responsive but slightly less accurate?
Which type of touchscreen is more responsive but slightly less accurate?
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Which type of drive is generally faster but has less capacity for the same price?
Which type of drive is generally faster but has less capacity for the same price?
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Which type of card is not commonly found on laptops but can be easily added?
Which type of card is not commonly found on laptops but can be easily added?
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Which type of wireless technology uses radio frequency signals with limited range, about 4 inches (10 cm)?
Which type of wireless technology uses radio frequency signals with limited range, about 4 inches (10 cm)?
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What is the purpose of NFC tags in mobile devices?
What is the purpose of NFC tags in mobile devices?
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Which type of LCD display has the best color contrast?
Which type of LCD display has the best color contrast?
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Which type of LCD display has the best viewing angle?
Which type of LCD display has the best viewing angle?
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Which type of LCD display has the fastest refresh rates?
Which type of LCD display has the fastest refresh rates?
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Which type of LCD display uses the least amount of power?
Which type of LCD display uses the least amount of power?
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Which type of display technology uses organic material and does not require backlighting or an LCD?
Which type of display technology uses organic material and does not require backlighting or an LCD?
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What is the purpose of a digitizer in a mobile device?
What is the purpose of a digitizer in a mobile device?
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Which type of display technology is commonly used in e-readers and uses electrophoretic ink?
Which type of display technology is commonly used in e-readers and uses electrophoretic ink?
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What is the purpose of an inverter in CCFL displays?
What is the purpose of an inverter in CCFL displays?
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Which type of touchscreen does not support multi-touch input?
Which type of touchscreen does not support multi-touch input?
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What is the purpose of Airplane mode on a mobile device?
What is the purpose of Airplane mode on a mobile device?
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Which type of display technology uses Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as the backlight for an LCD?
Which type of display technology uses Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as the backlight for an LCD?
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Can storage on an iPhone be upgraded?
Can storage on an iPhone be upgraded?
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Which step is required to connect a Bluetooth device to a tablet?
Which step is required to connect a Bluetooth device to a tablet?
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What is the purpose of tethering?
What is the purpose of tethering?
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What is the difference between tethering and connecting via USB cable?
What is the difference between tethering and connecting via USB cable?
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Which type of drive is commonly used in laptops and is smaller in size than a traditional hard drive?
Which type of drive is commonly used in laptops and is smaller in size than a traditional hard drive?
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What is the purpose of a fitness monitor?
What is the purpose of a fitness monitor?
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What is the range of Thunderbolt connectors?
What is the range of Thunderbolt connectors?
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Which type of display technology is commonly used in e-readers and uses electrophoretic ink?
Which type of display technology is commonly used in e-readers and uses electrophoretic ink?
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What is the main advantage of a solid-state drive (SSD) over traditional magnetic drives?
What is the main advantage of a solid-state drive (SSD) over traditional magnetic drives?
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What is the primary difference between capacitive touchscreens and resistive touchscreens?
What is the primary difference between capacitive touchscreens and resistive touchscreens?
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What are the advantages of OLED displays compared to other types of displays?
What are the advantages of OLED displays compared to other types of displays?
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Which type of LCD technology has slower response times but offers the best contrast and image depth?
Which type of LCD technology has slower response times but offers the best contrast and image depth?
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What is the purpose of a docking station?
What is the purpose of a docking station?
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What is the advantage of OLED monitors over LCD monitors?
What is the advantage of OLED monitors over LCD monitors?
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What is the purpose of a microUSB connector?
What is the purpose of a microUSB connector?
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Which type of connector is commonly used for Wi-Fi antenna connectors on laptops?
Which type of connector is commonly used for Wi-Fi antenna connectors on laptops?
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What is the width of Mini PCIe cards?
What is the width of Mini PCIe cards?
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What is the difference between OLED technology and LCDs?
What is the difference between OLED technology and LCDs?
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What is the purpose of laptops with a rotating or removable screen?
What is the purpose of laptops with a rotating or removable screen?
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Which connector is commonly used to connect computers to a local area network (LAN)?
Which connector is commonly used to connect computers to a local area network (LAN)?
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What type of connector is used by iPhones since iPhone 5?
What type of connector is used by iPhones since iPhone 5?
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What type of connector is commonly used for Wi-Fi antenna connectors on laptops?
What type of connector is commonly used for Wi-Fi antenna connectors on laptops?
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What is the width of Mini PCIe cards?
What is the width of Mini PCIe cards?
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Which type of touchscreens require a heavier touch and do not support multi-touch input?
Which type of touchscreens require a heavier touch and do not support multi-touch input?
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What is the purpose of the Airplane mode on a mobile device?
What is the purpose of the Airplane mode on a mobile device?
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What is the main difference between legacy laptops and modern laptops in terms of their batteries?
What is the main difference between legacy laptops and modern laptops in terms of their batteries?
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What is the main purpose of a digitizer in a mobile device?
What is the main purpose of a digitizer in a mobile device?
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Which technology was co-developed by Apple and Intel?
Which technology was co-developed by Apple and Intel?
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What is the purpose of a DC power adapter for a laptop?
What is the purpose of a DC power adapter for a laptop?
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What LCD technology provides better color representation and wider viewing angles?
What LCD technology provides better color representation and wider viewing angles?
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What is the purpose of a docking station?
What is the purpose of a docking station?
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Which type of hard drive can have a form factor of 1.8" or 2.5"?
Which type of hard drive can have a form factor of 1.8" or 2.5"?
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What is the primary function of a fitness monitor?
What is the primary function of a fitness monitor?
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What is the main purpose of Thunderbolt connectors?
What is the main purpose of Thunderbolt connectors?
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Study Notes
Display Technologies
- OLED displays do not require a backlight.
- OLED displays use organic material and do not require backlighting or an LCD.
- LED displays use Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as the backlight for an LCD.
- Electrophoretic ink is used in e-readers and does not require backlighting.
Laptop Features
- Function keys are consolidated into special multifunction keys on some laptops.
- Storage on an iPhone cannot be upgraded.
- Solid-state drives (SSDs) are generally faster but have less capacity for the same price.
- SSDs are commonly used in laptops and are smaller in size than traditional hard drives.
Touchscreens
- Capacitive touchscreens are more responsive but slightly less accurate.
- Resistive touchscreens require a heavier touch and do not support multi-touch input.
- Capacitive touchscreens support multi-touch input.
Connectors and Ports
- NVMe drives use a specific type of connector.
- ExpressCard is used for connecting devices like keyboards and headsets to a computer.
- Mini PCIe cards have a width of 30mm.
- UWF (USB-C) is used by iPhones since iPhone 5.
- RJ-45 is commonly used to connect computers to a local area network (LAN).
Wireless Technologies
- Near-Field Communication (NFC) signals have a range of about 4 inches (10 cm).
- NFC tags are used in mobile devices for data transfer.
- Bluetooth requires a pairing step to connect a device to a tablet.
- Tethering allows a device to share its internet connection with other devices.
- Tethering is different from connecting via USB cable.
Mobile Devices
- Airplane mode disables all wireless communication on a mobile device.
- Digitizers are used in mobile devices to capture stylus input.
- Haptics are used in devices to provide tactile feedback.
- Fitness monitors track a user's physical activity.
Other
- Thunderbolt connectors have a range of up to 6 meters.
- Docking stations provide additional ports and connectivity options for laptops.
- Laptops with a rotating or removable screen are used for presentations and note-taking.
- DC power adapters are used to power laptops.
- Inverters are used in CCFL displays to power the backlight.
- OLED monitors have better contrast and image depth compared to LCD monitors.
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Description
Test your knowledge on LCD technologies: Twisted Nematic (TN), In-Plane Switching (IPS), and Vertical Alignment (VA). Discover the advantages and disadvantages of IPS LCDs and find out why they are the preferred choice for better color representation and wider viewing angles.