CompTIA ITF+ Lesson 1 (1.3/2.6)

What feature does a laptop have that a tablet does not?

• Hardware is the term used to refer to the computer instructions that tell the computer how to work. Software is the equipment that performs the work.

• Software refers to a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work. Hardware is the set of physical components that make up the system and perform the work.

• There isn't really a difference between software and hardware; they are interchangeable terms.

• In simple terms, software does all the work and hardware acts as the brain

What feature does a laptop have that a tablet does not?

• A capacitive or resistive touch screen

• The ability to run different operating systems

• Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity

• A physical QWERTY keyboard

Both laptops and tablets have the ability to run different operating systems

• True

• False

What design consideration can typically be found in a server?

• The device has extra copies of many components to make the system more fault tolerant

• The device uses different system components that are smaller, lighter, and draw less power.

• The device requires peripheral devices connected to the motherboard via ports.

• The device is optimized to use an HDTV as the primary display and a wireless controller for input.

Which of the following is NOT an example of IoT functionality in modern cars?

• Embedded systems for in-vehicle entertainment and for navigation

• Systems that detect and avoid potential collisions and provide parking assistance

• Systems that begin the vehicle wash cycle so that it finishes at a specific time

• Computer systems that control the vehicle’s engine and brakes

What design consideration can typically be found in a gaming console?

• The device uses different system components that are smaller, lighter, and draw less power.

• The device is optimized to use an HDTV as the primary display and a wireless controller for input.

• The device has extra copies of many components to make the system more fault tolerant.

• The device requires peripheral devices connected to the motherboard via ports.

The Internet of ​ (a)   (IoT) refers to a world in which many different types of things, such as "ordinary" ​ (b)   and systems, are embedded with processing and communications capabilities. ​ (c)   security systems can monitor and control ​ (d)   , locks, lighting, and videophone entry systems remotely. 

• appliances
• IoT
• alarms
• Things
• people
• time
• operating
• hardware

What functionality does an Internet of Things (IOT) thermostat provide to a homeowner?

• The ability to monitor and control alarms, locks, lighting, and videophone entry systems remotely

• The ability to see a coverage area through either direct connect or snapshots uploaded to the cloud

• The ability to check inventory levels or start a washing machine cycle remotely

• The ability to control heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) from an app installed on a phone