3.0 Mobile Devices

3.1 Explain the basic features of mobile operating systems.

• Android vs. iOS
  • Open source vs. closed source/vendor specific
  • App source (app store and market)
  • Screen orientation (accelerometer/gyroscope)
  • Screen calibration
  • GPS and geotracking

3.2 Establish basic network connectivity and configure email.

• Wireless / cellular data network (enable/disable)
• Bluetooth
  • Enable Bluetooth
  • Enable pairing
  • Find device for pairing
  • Enter appropriate pin code
  • Test connectivity
• Email configuration
  • Server address
    • POP3
    • IMAP
    • Port and SSL settings
  • Exchange
  • Gmail

3.3 Compare and contrast methods for securing mobile devices.

• Passcode locks
• Remote wipes
• Locator applications
• Remote backup applications
• Failed login attempts restrictions
• Antivirus
• Patching/OS updates

3.4 Compare and contrast hardware differences in regards to tablets and laptops.

• No field serviceable parts
• Typically not upgradeable
• Touch interface
  • Touch flow
  • Multitouch
• Solid state drives

3.5 Execute and configure mobile device synchronization.

• Types of data to synchronize
  • Contacts
  • Programs
  • Email
  • Pictures
  • Music
  • Videos
• Software requirements to install the application on the PC
• Connection types to enable synchronization