Liquid Contact Indicators in Mobile Devices

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What happens to the capacity of a battery each time it is recharged?

  • It fluctuates
  • It increases
  • It remains the same
  • It degrades (correct)

Why does a mobile phone constantly trying to reconnect to a signal drain the battery?

  • It leads to faster battery degradation (correct)
  • It causes the battery to overheat
  • It increases the battery's capacity
  • It has no effect on the battery

What action can help save battery life when outside the signal range for your provider?

  • Enabling airplane mode (correct)
  • Clearing the cache memory
  • Increasing the volume level
  • Disabling the screen brightness

How can you minimize battery use even on systems with a brand new battery?

<p>Be aware of the reception for your device (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of a mobile device infected by malware?

<p>Unusual applications not installed by the user (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you check for if you suspect your mobile device may be infected by malware?

<p>Faster data transfer rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can cursor drift be prevented on older technologies?

<p>Touching different places on the screen to recalibrate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential indication of malware on a mobile device?

<p>Unusual pop-up messages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of an infected mobile device running a process constantly?

<p>Continued battery depletion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge commonly faced with all devices, mobile or otherwise?

<p>Threat of malware and malicious applications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential indicator of cursor drift on a device?

<p>Cursor moving without touch input (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if there are no obvious malware symptoms on your mobile device?

<p>Run a third-party antivirus scan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of liquid contact indicators (LCIs) installed in devices by phone manufacturers?

<p>To detect liquid contact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if a phone or tablet gets wet?

<p>Immediately power down and remove components (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is a better option for drying out a wet phone according to the text?

<p>Silica gel packs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action to recover a wet device according to the text?

<p>Let it completely dry out in a very dry area without turning it on, charging it, or connecting it to any power source (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can damage mobile devices according to the text?

<p>Heat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can one identify apps causing excessive heat in mobile devices according to the text?

<p>Use app usage utilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to avoid in order to prevent rapid heating up of a phone or tablet?

<p>Avoid direct sunlight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a phone or tablet screen is unresponsive according to the text?

<p>Perform a soft reset or hard reset depending on the device (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may require replacement if damaged according to the text?

<p>Charging interfaces or data transfer functions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does airplane mode do on a mobile device?

<p>Disables cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS radios to save battery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of batteries are commonly used in mobile phones and tablets?

<p>Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a mobile device battery becomes swollen?

<p>Replace with a new battery and dispose of old one at a hazardous waste facility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What material are screens on mobile devices commonly made of?

<p>Glass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for cracked glass on a mobile device?

<p>Cover with tape for safe use and backup (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause charging issues on mobile devices?

<p>Dirty connectors, damaged cables, or insufficient voltage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor significantly affects signal strength on mobile networks?

<p>Location, with cellular networks providing larger coverage areas than Wi-Fi networks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can negatively impact the performance of Wi-Fi networks?

<p>Interference from other Wi-Fi networks or devices on the same frequency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of mobile device damage that is not covered under warranty?

<p>Liquid damage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with liquid-damaged mobile devices?

<p>Take the device to a repair professional (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Airplane mode disables cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS radios to save battery.
  • Mobile phone and tablet batteries are flat, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that can swell if faulty.
  • Swollen batteries should not be opened or punctured, replace with a new battery and dispose of old one at a hazardous waste facility.
  • Screens on mobile devices are commonly made of glass, which can break and require replacement of the entire display.
  • Cracked glass should be covered with tape for safe use and backup.
  • Charging issues can arise from dirty connectors, damaged cables, or insufficient voltage.
  • Signal strength on mobile networks varies significantly depending on location, with cellular networks providing larger coverage areas than Wi-Fi networks.
  • Interference from other Wi-Fi networks or devices on the same frequency can negatively impact performance.
  • Liquid damage is a common cause of mobile device damage, and it's not covered under the warranty.

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