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CompTIA APlus Lesson11 Mobile Devices PDF
CompTIA APlus Lesson11 Mobile Devices PDF
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At the end of this Explain the features that distinguish mobile devices from laptops
lesson, you will be
able to: Distinguish between different mobile operating systems
Samsung
HTC
Motorola
Huawei
Nokia
Apple
Mobile devices have touchscreens which enables us to use our fingertips to operate them. Some common mobile touch
features are given below.
Multitouch It is the devices ability to sense a touch at two or more places at the same time.
Touch flow It is the ability of the screen to recognize a finger moving across the screen.
Touch and Hold Touch that is longer than a tap, used usually to select an item.
Spread Similar to pinch but done in the opposite direction to zoom in.
Some of the basic differences between laptops and mobile devices are discussed below.
Storage Devices Uses traditional hard disk Uses Solid State Drive (SSD)
Upgrades and Services Upgradeable and serviceable Rarely upgradeable or serviceable
Gyroscope and accelerometer, Global
Unique features No such features available Positioning System (GPS), Geo-tracking,
etc.
Most of the mobile devices are loaded with unique features. Some prominent features available in a
mobile device are:
Geo-tracking
A mobile operating system (mobile OS), is an operating system for tablets, smartphones and other
mobile devices. The three most important mobile operating systems are
The basic differences between an open source OS and closed source OS is given below.
Basis of Distinction Open source OS (Operating System) Closed source OS (Operating System)
mobile devices.
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Windows
Mobile applications such as productivity software, games etc. make mobile devices useful and fun.
Mobile apps are mostly available online.
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Cellular changes are dynamic, and each generation is better than the previous one. The various
generations are:
1G 2G 2.5G
Voice signals only Voice and Data signals Enhanced version of 2G
Analogue Cellular Phones Digital Fidelity Cellular Phones Higher Data Rates
NMT, AMPS GSM, CDMA, TDMA GPRS, EDGE
3G 4G
Voice, Data and Video signals Enhanced version of 3G/
Interoperability Protocol
Video Telephony/Internet Surfing
High speed and IP-based
3G, W-CDMA, UMTS
4G, mobile IP
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless protocol used with mobile devices and laptops.
When Bluetooth devices connect to each other it is known as pairing.
Bluetooth can be used to create personal area networks (PANs).
The key features of Bluetooth are wide availability, low power use, and low cost.
A port is an addressing location on a device or an application where data can be sent or received.
Sometimes port numbers are entered when configuring email settings for various devices.
Most email servers use secure connections for email transmission.
They usually use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) to create secure
connections.
Features of Synchronization
Helps to have a copy of the data incase of losing
data from the device or the device itself.
Can synchronize any types of data including
music, videos, pictures, contacts, programs, and
email.
Specific applications and settings are available in
each mobile OS for synchronization.
Passcode locks
Logon restrictions
Locator applications
Antivirus software
Remote backup
OS updates
Viruses on mobile devices are not as prevalent as on desktops, but they do exist.
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a. Android
b. Windows
c. iOS
d. Mozilla
a. Android
b. Windows
c. iOS
d. Mozilla
Answer: b and c.
.Explanation: Microsofts Windows and Apples iOS are closed source mobile OS.
Answer: c.
Explanation: LTE stands for Long Term Evolution.
a. connecting
b. terminating
c. pairing
d. joining
a. connecting
b. terminating
c. pairing
d. joining
Answer: c.
Explanation: The process is known as pairing.
a. SMTP
b. POP3
c. IMAP
d. MAILMAN9
a. SMTP
b. POP3
c. IMAP
d. MAILMAN9
Answer: d.
Explanation: There is no email protocol named MAILMAN9.
a. True
b. False
a. True
b. False
Answer: a.
Explanation: A mobile OS virus can turn the devices camera on automatically.
Let us summarize Mobile devices have several features that distinguish them from PCs and
what was covered laptops. They also have a few disadvantages.
in this lesson:
Operating systems for mobile devices are more than one, including iOS,
Android, and Windows.
Mobile devices are useful as email and internet browsers on the go.
There are specific security issues and solutions related to mobile devices.
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and certification process is now accredited by CompTIA.