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What advantages does an SSD have over an HDD? (multiple answers)

• lower price

• faster read/write speed

• better durability (no moving parts)

• more available storage space

• quieter

Diana's OLED monitor isn't displaying anything. Which of the following options can you 100% say is NOT the cause?

• bad backlight

• loose cables

• power issues

• computer is not turned on

Oliver just replaced the wireless card in his laptop. Now his laptop won't connect to the Wi-Fi unless he is right next to the router. Which of the following is most likely the problem.

• The antenna was not properly attached to the card.

• The wireless card isn't compatible with the OS.

• The wireless card isn't compatible with the motherboard.

• Too many devices are trying to connect to the same network.

Which of the following would act as a laptop's "short term memory," storing and remembering everything currently running on the laptop?

• SSD

• CPU

• SO-DIMM

• HDD

Choose the disadvantages of LCD displays vs OLED (multiple answers)

• More power hungry

• Requires a backlight

• Hard to achieve "true black"

• More expensive

• LCD materials degrade over time

Drake's stylus pen is no longer working on his laptop. He tested it on Carol's, and it worked fine. Which of the following is most likely the issue?

• bad digitizer on Drake's laptop

• bad inverter on Drake's laptop

• the touchpad has been disabled

• the stylus tip is dirty

Angie is a movie reviewer, which means she does a lot of typing in dark theaters. Which keyboard feature would probably be most useful for Angie?

• silent keys

• keyboard backlight

• LCD switch

• Screen orientation hotkey

Many laptops allow users to control dual display options through secondary functions on the ________________.

• wireless switch

• brightness controls

• touchpad

• Fn keys

Minnie has a laptop that she uses at the office and on the road. While in the office, Minnie would rather use a desktop, because of the full-size keyboard and mouse and better performance. Minnie's boss won't buy her a desktop, though. What is a potential solution for Minnie?

• Get a port replicator

• Get a docking station

• Upgrade the CPU in her laptop and get a USB mouse & keyboard

• Upgrade her laptop

• Get a better boss

A laptop charger converts ____ power from the outlet to ____ power that the laptop can use.

• AC, DC

• DC, AC

• It doesn't convert anything.