1.4 - CompTIA A+ Core 1

Cellular Network

A communication network that uses multiple cellular base stations to connect users' mobile devices and maintain connectivity.

GSM

Global System for Mobile Communications, a standard for mobile communications that accounts for about 90% of the worldwide market.

CDMA

Cellular network architecture that allows multiple users to communicate simultaneously using different codes to separate conversations.

3G

Third generation mobile telecommunications technology that provides faster data transfer rates and additional mobile capabilities.

LTE

Long Term Evolution, a converged 4G standard that allows mobile devices to communicate at speeds up to 150 megabits per second.

5G

Networking technology that promises speeds around 10 gigabits per second and advanced connectivity for devices.

PRL Update

Update that allows phones to identify appropriate cellular towers for their current network.

Wi-Fi Hotspot

A feature that allows mobile phones to share their cellular data connection by turning the phone into a personal Wi-Fi router.

Bluetooth Pairing

The process that allows devices to connect and communicate by verifying a particular phrase or PIN.

Discoverable Mode

A setting that allows a Bluetooth device to be visible and connectable by other devices.

GPS (Global Positioning System)

A satellite-based navigation system that determines precise location based on signals from multiple satellites.

Longitude

The geographical coordinate that specifies the east-west position on the Earth's surface.

Latitude

The geographical coordinate that specifies the north-south position on the Earth's surface.

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

A solution that allows management of mobile devices used in an organization to ensure security and configuration.

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

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

Two-Factor Authentication

A security process that requires two forms of identification before granting access to an account or service.

Personal Identification Number (PIN)

A numeric password used to authenticate a user's identity.

Configuration Settings

Preferences and options set on a device to control its behavior and capabilities.

Pseudo-Random Authentication App

An application that generates a number to be used with a username and password for secure login.

Microsoft 365

A cloud-based service used by organizations for email, calendars, contacts, and more.

Authentication

The process of verifying user identity, often using a username and password.

Synchronization

The method of ensuring that data on a mobile device is the same as data on other connected devices or services.

iCloud

Apple's cloud service for backing up and syncing data across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices.

Cellular Transfers

Data transfers conducted over a mobile phone network.

802.11 Networks

A standard for wireless networking, generally used for Wi-Fi.

Email Configuration

Settings that may differ from organization to organization for accessing email on a device.

Backup

The process of copying data to avoid loss in case of device failure.