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