Computer Support/Other Technologies/Ports and Accessories

This lesson covers ports and accessories.

Objectives and Skills

Objectives and skills for the ports and accessories portion of A+ certification include:

Compare and contrast accessories & ports of other mobile devices.

• Connection types
  • NFC
  • Proprietary vendor specific ports (communication/power)
  • microUSB/miniUSB
  • Lightning
  • Bluetooth
  • IR
  • Hotspot / tethering
• Accessories
  • Headsets
  • Speakers
  • Game pads
  • Docking stations
  • Extra battery packs/battery chargers
  • Protective covers / water proofing
  • Credit card readers
  • Memory/MicroSD

Readings

1. Wikipedia: Near field communication
2. Wikipedia: USB#MICRO
3. Wikipedia: Lightning (connector)
4. Wikipedia: Bluetooth
5. Wikipedia: Infrared#Communications
6. Wikipedia: Hotspot (Wi-Fi)
7. Wikipedia: Tethering
8. Wikipedia: Headset (audio)
9. Wikipedia: Computer speaker
10. Wikipedia: Gamepad
11. Wikipedia: Docking station
12. Wikipedia: Battery pack
13. Wikipedia: Battery charger
14. Wikipedia: Mobile phone accessories
15. Wikipedia: Card reader
16. Wikipedia: Secure Digital

Multimedia

1. YouTube: Mobile Device Connections - CompTIA A+ 220-901 - 3.5
2. YouTube: Mobile Device Accessories - CompTIA A+ 220-901 - 3.5