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Flashcards: CompTIA A+ Core 1: Mobile Device Accessories
What device allows users to operate a touchscreen without touching it?
Touch pens, and styluses
What distinguishes an active stylus from a touch pen?
Active styluses connect directly to the device, are pressure sensitive, may have programmable buttons, and must be compatible with the host device
Why might a laptop use a trackpad rather than a mouse?
It is smaller in size and is integrated into the laptop for portability
What are the 3 most common types of audio connectors on laptops?
USB, 3.5mm, Lightning (for Apple devices)
What does TRRS refer to?
Tip-ring-ring-sleeve, the design of the 3.5mm audio jack to allow stereo input and output
List the 5 most relevant benefits of using a docking station?
Using an external mouse and keyboard, extending laptop outputs, adding additional ports, allowing use of desktop components, and cable management
What are the 2 primary differences between a docking station and a port replicator?
Port replicators do not have expansion card slots and usually connects via USB