Lesson 8 – Configuring Mobile Device Connectivity and Application Support

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and acronyms from Lesson 8 regarding mobile device connectivity, synchronization, and security management.

Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)

A Bluetooth profile that enables the wireless transmission of stereo audio from an A2DP source (typically a phone or computer) to an A2DP receiver (such as headphones or speakers).

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

A secure encryption standard used for protecting data, including data transmitted over Wi-Fi networks.

Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)

A feature that allows a device to self-assign an IP address from the $169.254.x.x$ range when a DHCP server is unavailable.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

A policy that allows employees to use their personal mobile devices for work purposes.

Cellular location services

A location tracking method that uses data from cell towers and Wi-Fi networks to estimate a mobile device’s location.

Contacts synchronization

The process of keeping contact information consistent across multiple devices.

Containerization

A mobile device management (MDM) technique that separates corporate data from personal data on a mobile device.

Data caps

Usage limits placed on cellular data plans, which may lead to throttling or overage charges when exceeded.

Email synchronization

The process of ensuring emails are updated and consistent across devices.

Embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM)

A digital SIM card embedded in a device that allows users to activate a cellular plan without a physical SIM card.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

A satellite-based navigation system that provides precise location information.

Human Interface Device Profile (HID)

A Bluetooth profile used for devices like keyboards and mice.

Hotspot

A feature that allows a device to share its cellular internet connection with other devices via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB.

Location services

Features that determine a mobile device’s geographic location using GPS, cellular networks, and Wi-Fi.

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

A security software system used to monitor, manage, and secure mobile devices deployed across a company.

Mobile Hotspot

A feature that turns a mobile device into a portable internet access point using its cellular data connection.

Mobile synchronization

The process of updating and aligning data such as contacts, calendars, and emails across multiple mobile devices.

Personal Hotspot

A term used on iPhones for the mobile hotspot feature.

Personal Identification Number code (PIN)

A numeric code used to pair Bluetooth devices or secure mobile devices.

Profile

A defined set of Bluetooth capabilities and behaviors for a specific type of device or communication function.

Remote wipe

A security feature that allows administrators or users to remotely erase all data on a mobile device.

SIM Manager

An Android device menu used for managing SIM and eSIM profiles.

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)

A card inserted into a mobile device that stores carrier and user identity information.

Synchronization

The process of making data consistent across multiple devices.

Tethering

The act of sharing a device’s internet connection with other devices via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB.

Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+)

An authentication protocol used to control access to network devices.

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

A secure network connection that encrypts internet traffic and hides user identity.

Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi)

A wireless networking technology that provides high-speed internet and network connections.

Wi-Fi Personal mode

A Wi-Fi security configuration that uses a shared password for access.

Wi-Fi Enterprise mode

A Wi-Fi security configuration that uses individual credentials and a RADIUS server for access.

Wireless/cellular data network

A type of mobile data connection that uses $3G$, $4G$, or $5G$.