Mobile Devices: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

Question 1

Any device that makes it portable and easy to use

Answer 1

Mobile Device

Question 2

Can process 2 or more contact points simultaneously

Answer 2

Multi-touch screen

Question 2

Individual point on a screen inside of a display

Answer 2

Pixel (Picture Element)

Question 2

Any touchscreen that works by seeing the distortion in an electrostatic field

Answer 2

Capacitive Touch Screen

Question 3

Uses liquid crystal where the properties can change with the application of voltage

Answer 3

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Question 4

Uses crystals that rotate to be able to deliver color

Answer 4

In-Plane Switching (IPS)

Question 4

Contains crystals that twist or untwist in response to the voltage being applied or removed

Answer 4

Twisted Nematic (TN)

Question 5

Crystals are tilted to be able to deliver color

has a contrast ratio of two to three times better than a standard IPS display

Answer 5

Vertical Alignment (VA)

Question 6

Lamp that sits behind display and lights up the liquid crystal display to show the colors and images properly on the screen

Answer 6

Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL)

Question 7

Newer form of light that uses direct current

Answer 7

Light Emitting Diode (LED)

Question 8

Each pixel has its own separate LED that provides the light

Answer 8

Organic LED (OLED)

Question 8

Layer sandwiched between a layer of protective glass and the display panel inside of a touchscreen display

Answer 8

Digitizer

Question 8

Combination device that uses hardware and software to measure the velocity, rotation, and shaking of a mobile device

Answer 8

Accelerometer

Question 9

An improved version of the basic accelerometer:

detects pitch, roll, and yaw
perform action and stabilizes images

Answer 9

Gyroscope

Question 10

Device that can be used to manipulate the cursor on the screen

Answer 10

Track Pad

Question 11

Large format touch device attached as a peripheral to a laptop, smartphone, or tablet

Answer 11

Drawing Pad

Question 12

Any device to record audio or capture voice when making a phone call

Answer 12

Microphone

Question 12

Allows to hear things that are coming out from devices, such as music or videos

Answer 12

Speaker

Question 13

Combines both the microphone and speaker into one device

Answer 13

Headset

Question 14

Provides the ability to capture a live image in a still format

Answer 14

Digital Camera

Question 15

Wirelessly connectivity on smaller devices is slower than it is on larger devices

Larger antennas pick up signals with more strength and faster speeds

Answer 15

Wifi (Wireless Network)

Question 16

Network that allows to connect to the internet using cellular radio inside the handset and connect to a network service providers

Answer 16

Cellular

Question 17

Cellular technology that takes the voice during a call and converts it into a digital format

Answer 17

Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)

Question 17

Cellular technology uses code division to split up the channel and better than GSM

Answer 17

Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)

Question 18

Used as short range point to point network connection between a mobile device and an accessory

Answer 18

Bluetooth

Question 18

Contains all the information about different cellular towers

Answer 18

Preferred Roaming List (PRL)

Question 19

Proprietary cable that is only used by Apple devices

Answer 19

Lightning Cable

Question 19

Allows a device to receive and send information in the NFC format

Answer 19

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Question 20

Modern version of USB that operates at USB 3.0 Speeds and can provide data

Answer 20

USB-C

Question 21

D Shaped connector with 9 pins that is used to connect external serial devices like modems

Answer 21

DB9 Cable

Question 22

Device that allows to connect to a device and get info from it

Answer 22

Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART)

Question 23

makes life easier by providing easier access to all of the ports

Answer 23

Port Replicator

Question 24

Advanced type of port replicator that provides all the capabilities and features of a laptop

Answer 24

Docking Station