Relis d'abord la liste complete des key terms du chapitre. Puis reponds au QCM : a chaque tentative, 15 termes sont tires au hasard parmi les 124 de ce chapitre, avec des definitions d'autres termes comme pieges.
| Terme (EN) | Definition (EN) | FR |
|---|---|---|
| Android | an open source mobile OS based on Linux, owned by Google, used mainly on phones/tablets | Android |
| iOS | Apple's closed-source mobile operating system, used only on Apple phones | iOS |
| iPadOS | Apple's operating system used on Apple tablets (iPads) | iPadOS |
| Chrome OS | Google's open source operating system used on Chromebooks | Chrome OS |
| flash memory | nonvolatile solid-state memory that keeps data even when power is off | memoire flash |
| SD (Secure Digital) | a family of flash memory card formats (SD, SDHC, SDXC, SDUC) used in mobile devices | carte SD |
| memory card reader | a device (USB or built-in) used to read/transfer data from flash memory cards | lecteur de carte memoire |
| GPS | the Global Positioning System; satellites providing location, movement, and time data | GPS |
| laptop RAM | the RAM installed in a laptop, often comparable in amount to a desktop's RAM | RAM de portable |
| headset | a wired or wireless accessory providing sound over one or both ears | casque |
| webcam | an integrated or USB camera used for video calls or recording | webcam |
| speaker | a built-in, wired, or wireless device that plays sound | haut-parleur |
| stylus | a pen-like tool used to provide input on a touch screen | stylet |
| mobile docking station | a stand that gives a mobile computer a stable base while traveling and can charge devices | station d'accueil mobile |
| drawing pad | a device used to draw, annotate, or write, popular with artists and engineers | tablette graphique |
| track pad | a USB or wireless device used to input drawings, annotations, or text | pave tactile |
| track point | a small tracking device used with an app to locate a lost item like a wallet | traceur (tracker) |
| 3G/4G/5G | successive generations of cellular network technology, each faster than the last | generations de reseau cellulaire |
| LTE | a version of 4G technology optimized for video streaming and online games | LTE |
| SIM | a subscriber identification module card storing the IMSI, contacts, and authentication data | carte SIM |
| eSIM | a non-physical, embedded SIM allowing provider changes without swapping a card | eSIM |
| cellular location service | a service (also called a locator application) that uses location data to publish a device's position | service de localisation cellulaire |
| developer mode | an Android settings mode exposing tools that change how the device operates | mode developpeur |
| Wi-Fi calling | making a phone call over a Wi-Fi connection instead of the cell network | appel Wi-Fi |
| USB-C | a non-directional USB connector type that is now the standard on smartphones | USB-C |
| Lightning port | Apple's older 8-pin, non-directional proprietary connector, now replaced by USB-C | port Lightning |
| microUSB | a small USB connector type used on many older mobile devices | microUSB |
| miniUSB | an older, larger-than-micro USB connector type used on some mobile devices | miniUSB |
| Bluetooth | a short-range radio technology (PAN) used to connect nearby devices, in three range classes | Bluetooth |
| 2.4 GHz | a radio frequency band used by Bluetooth and some Wi-Fi standards | bande 2,4 GHz |
| 5 GHz | a radio frequency band used by several Wi-Fi standards | bande 5 GHz |
| 6 GHz | a newer radio frequency band used by Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 | bande 6 GHz |
| Airplane Mode | a setting that disables all wireless radios (Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC) at once | mode avion |
| hotspot | a wireless network that provides internet access, sometimes created by a phone | point d'acces Wi-Fi (hotspot) |
| tethering | sharing one device's internet connection with other nearby devices | partage de connexion |
| NFC | near field communication; lets two very close devices exchange data (payments, tags, peer-to-peer) | communication en champ proche |
| IR | infrared, a short-range, line-of-sight wireless technology used for remotes and similar devices | infrarouge |
| data cap | a limit on the amount of cellular data a subscriber can use before throttling or fees apply | limite de donnees (data cap) |
| IMAP | (see Email Configuration section) | voir section email |
| POP3 | a protocol (port 110) that retrieves email and saves it to the local device | POP3 |
| IMAP | a protocol (port 143) that keeps email on the server, good for multiple devices/users | IMAP |
| cloud storage | remote storage that can be viewed, shared, or retrieved depending on the vendor | stockage en nuage |
| contacts | a type of data (address book entries) commonly synchronized between devices | contacts |
| calendar | a type of data (appointments/events) commonly synchronized between devices | calendrier |
| OneDrive | Microsoft's cloud storage/synchronization product, often used with Exchange/Outlook | OneDrive |
| remote backup | another name for synchronization/cloud backup, storing a copy of data remotely | sauvegarde a distance |
| MDM (mobile device management) | a tool that lets IT view, manage, update, and remotely wipe multiple mobile devices | gestion des appareils mobiles |
| BYOD | bring your own device: a policy letting employees use personal devices for work | apportez votre propre appareil |
| configuration profile | a set of customized settings applied to a device based on the employee's role | profil de configuration |
| policy enforcement | using MDM to make sure devices follow required security/configuration rules | application des politiques |
| malware | software designed to misbehave or spy on the user, which can also infect mobile devices | logiciel malveillant |
| Wi-Fi analyzer | an app that identifies nearby wireless networks and the channels/frequencies they use | analyseur Wi-Fi |
| docking station | a device letting a laptop act like a desktop, adding ports, expansion slots, and storage bays | station d'accueil |
| laptop docking station | a docking station specifically designed for a particular laptop model/brand | station d'accueil pour portable |
| port replicator | a device adding extra ports to a laptop, without expansion slots or drive bays | repeteur de ports |
| miniPCIe | a 52-pin expansion card slot in laptops, commonly used for wireless or cellular cards | miniPCIe |
| M.2 | a flexible expansion slot (various sizes/keys) used for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular cards, or SSDs | emplacement M.2 |
| NVMe | Non-Volatile Memory Express; an SSD interface using the PCIe bus for very fast storage | NVMe |
| SSD | a solid-state drive; flash-based storage with no moving parts | disque a etat solide |
| mSATA | miniSATA; a small SATA connector type used for compact SSDs | mSATA |
| wireless card | an expansion card (miniPCIe, M.2, or USB) connecting a laptop to Wi-Fi/Bluetooth networks | carte reseau sans fil |
| cellular card | an expansion card connecting a laptop to the cell phone network | carte cellulaire |
| scribe | a plastic tool used to pry plastic covers/frames away from a laptop case without damage | scribe (outil de demontage) |
| mobile motherboard | a laptop's system board; similar to a desktop motherboard but usually vendor-specific | carte mere de portable |
| special function key | an Fn-combination key controlling things like brightness, Wi-Fi, or hibernation | touche de fonction speciale |
| SODIMM | small-outline DIMM; the compact memory module form factor used in laptops | SODIMM |
| LPCAMM | low-power compression attached memory module; a newer, faster, lower-power laptop memory format | LPCAMM |
| DC jack | the port on a laptop where the AC-to-DC power brick connects | prise d'alimentation DC |
| CCFL | cold cathode fluorescent lamp; an older laptop backlight type requiring an inverter | lampe CCFL |
| inverter | a component converting low DC voltage to high AC voltage for a CCFL backlight | onduleur d'ecran |
| backlight | the light source behind an LCD screen (CCFL or LED) | retroeclairage |
| digitizer | the thin layer that translates touch/stylus input into digital signals on a touch screen | numeriseur (digitizer) |
| application spoofing | when a malicious app pretends to be a different, trusted app to steal data or show unwanted ads | usurpation d'application |
| malicious app | an app containing malware such as a virus, ransomware, or spyware | application malveillante |
| unauthorized app | a pirated (bootleg) app that can cause security or OS issues | application non autorisee |
| unexpected app behavior | an app acting abnormally, which can be a sign of malware or a security issue | comportement anormal d'application |
| high network traffic | unusually high data activity, which can be a symptom of a security problem | trafic reseau eleve |
| high number of ads | an unusually large volume of ads, which can indicate malware or a compromised app | nombre d'annonces eleve |
| degraded response time | a device responding more slowly than normal, which can be a security symptom | temps de reponse degrade |
| remote wipe | a command that erases all data on a lost/stolen device, sometimes with a forensic-proof overwrite | effacement a distance |
| fake security warning | a fraudulent alert (OS, app, or browser) meant to trick the user into calling or clicking | fausse alerte de securite |
| screen lock | a security method (PIN, pattern, biometric, etc.) that locks a mobile device's screen | verrouillage d'ecran |
| swipe lock | a basic screen lock requiring a swipe gesture (little real security) | verrouillage par glissement |
| PIN code | a numeric code used to unlock a device or authenticate a user | code PIN |
| security pattern | a screen lock method requiring the user to draw a specific pattern | schema de securite |
| facial recognition lock | a biometric lock that unlocks a device by recognizing the user's face | verrouillage par reconnaissance faciale |
| fingerprint lock | a biometric lock that unlocks a device using a fingerprint reader | verrouillage par empreinte |
| biometric | a security method based on a unique physical trait, like a fingerprint or face | biometrique |
| authenticator app | an app providing an extra login verification code as part of two-factor authentication | application d'authentification |
| device encryption | an algorithm that makes stored data unreadable without the correct security key | chiffrement de l'appareil |
| system lockout | a device temporarily (or permanently) disabling access after too many failed login attempts | verrouillage systeme |
| jailbreak | removing iOS restrictions to gain elevated privileges on the device | jailbreak |
| root access | elevated (administrator-level) privileges on an Android device, often gained by unauthorized means | acces root |
| factory reset | restoring a device to its original settings, erasing apps and user data | reinitialisation d'usine |
| BYOD | (see Other Mobile Software Tools section) | voir section outils logiciels |
| physically damaged port | a connector port with visible physical damage, sometimes requiring a board replacement | port physiquement endommage |
| liquid damage | damage caused by a device getting wet; 'water resistant' does not mean waterproof | degat des eaux |
| hard reset | a factory reset used as a last resort when other fixes fail | reinitialisation complete (hard reset) |
| OS fails to update | a symptom where a mobile OS update will not complete successfully | l'OS ne se met pas a jour |
| OS update (mobile) | an update installing security patches and new features on a mobile OS | mise a jour de l'OS mobile |
| app fails to close | a symptom where an app crashes or won't respond to being closed normally | l'application ne se ferme pas |
| app fails to install | a symptom where an app will not complete installation | l'application ne s'installe pas |
| app fails to launch | a symptom where an app will not open/start | l'application ne se lance pas |
| application update | an update to a specific app, which should be tested before company-wide deployment | mise a jour d'application |
| cursor drift | a ghost cursor symptom where the pointer moves without anyone touching the trackpad | derive du curseur |
| does not autorotate | a symptom where the screen orientation fails to rotate with the device | ne pivote pas automatiquement |
| dim display | a symptom where the screen is unusually dark, often due to settings, battery, or backlight | ecran sombre |
| no display | a symptom where the screen shows nothing at all | pas d'affichage |
| broken screen | a physically cracked or damaged display, which may still partly function | ecran casse |
| stylus does not work | a symptom where the stylus fails to register input, often due to a dirty/worn tip or dead battery | le stylet ne fonctionne pas |
| touch screen non-responsive | a symptom where the touch screen does not react to touch input | ecran tactile non reactif |
| touch calibration | a process that realigns how the screen interprets touch/stylus input | calibration tactile |
| degraded performance | a device running slower than normal, for various possible causes | performance degradee |
| random reboot | a device restarting unexpectedly, possibly caused by overheating, power, or a misbehaving app/OS | redemarrage aleatoire |
| poor battery health | a battery that no longer holds a charge well or drains too quickly | mauvaise sante de la batterie |
| swollen battery | a battery that bulges (and might leak); should be replaced immediately | batterie gonflee |
| battery not charging | a symptom where the battery level does not increase while connected to power | la batterie ne charge pas |
| improper charging | a charging problem caused by the battery, charger, or connector | charge incorrecte |
| overheating | a device becoming too hot, which can cause shutdowns or battery drain | surchauffe |
| intermittent wireless | a wireless connection that comes and goes unpredictably | connexion sans fil intermittente |
| no wireless connectivity | a symptom where a device cannot connect to any wireless network | aucune connexion sans fil |
| no internet connectivity | a symptom where a device is on a network but cannot reach the internet | aucune connexion internet |
| limited connectivity | a network connection status indicating reduced or unreliable access | connectivite limitee |
| no Bluetooth connectivity | a symptom where a device cannot pair with or use Bluetooth | aucune connexion Bluetooth |