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SkillSoft Explore Course

IT Professional Curricula     Operating Systems and Server Technologies Solution Area     CompTIA A+     CompTIA A+ 220-1001 UPDATE

Explore various laptop features and supporting devices, such as special functions, docking stations and removable screens. During this course, you will delve into these features, and also port replicators, physical laptop security, tablets, smartphones, and wearable technology, such as smart watches, fitness monitors, and VR/AR headsets. As an exercise, you will describe when to use special function keys, list the benefits of using a docking station, identify when to use a port replicator, describe the features of a smartphone, and list GPS device capabilities.



Objectives

CompTIA A+ 220-1001: Laptops Features and Mobile Device Types

  • describe how to use special function keys
  • list the benefits of using a docking station
  • describe when to use a port replicator
  • list the benefits of physical laptop locks and cable locks
  • describe the benefits of rotating and removable screens
  • describe the characteristics of a tablet
  • list features of a smartphone
  • differentiate between different wearable technologies such as smart watches, fitness monitors, and VR/AR headsets
  • describe the purpose of E-readers
  • list the capabilities of a GPS device
  • work with mobile devices