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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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mobile hotspot A mobile device that broadcasts a small Wi-Fi network to

share its mobile data network connection with nearby Wi-Fi devices. Often

these are standalone devices, though many cellular phones and dataconnected

tablets can be set up to act as hotspots.

mobile payment service Smartphone feature that can use a connected bank

account to automatically transfer payments to merchants. May work in

conjunction with Near Field Communication (NFC).

modem (modulator/demodulator) Device that converts a digital bit stream

into an analog signal (modulation) and converts incoming analog signals

back into digital signals (demodulation). An analog communications channel

is typically a telephone line, and analog signals are typically sounds.

module Small circuit board that DRAM chips are attached to. Also known

as stick.

Molex connector Computer power connector used by optical drives, hard

drives, and case fans. Keyed to prevent it from being inserted into a power

port improperly.

monaural Describes recording tracks from one source (microphone) as

opposed to stereo, which uses two sources.

monitor Screen that displays data from a PC. Typically a flat-panel display,

such as an LCD.

motherboard Flat piece of circuit board that resides inside your computer

case and has a number of connectors on it. Every device in a PC connects

directly or indirectly to the motherboard, including CPU, RAM, hard drives,

optical drives, keyboard, mouse, and video cards.

motherboard book Valuable resource when installing a new motherboard.

Normally lists all the specifications about a motherboard, including the type

of memory and type of CPU usable with the motherboard.

mount point Drive that functions like a folder mounted into another drive.

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