Input vs. Output
The device sends typed letters and numbers into a computer
What is a keyboard?
This is the main screen used to view a computer's work
What is a monitor?
rectangular USB connection is common on flash drives and wired keyboards.
What is USB-A?
Which connection is commonly used to plug a wired keyboard into a computer?
What is a USB-A or USB-C
A projector says 'No Signal.' Name the first cable or input setting to check.
What is the HDMI connection
A monitor displays information. Is it an input or output device?
What is an output
Name two input devices found at a basic workstation
What is a keyboard and mouse?
Small, oval, reversible USB connection is used on modern laptops and phones.
What is USB-C
Which connection is usually used for a desktop's wired internet connection?
What is an ethernet
A wired mouse stops responding. Name one simple first troubleshooting step.
What is checking or reconnection the USB connector
A touchscreen can both display information and detect touch. What two roles does it serve?
What is input and output?
A student needs to join a video meeting and be seen. Which device should be added?
What is a webcam?
This connection commonly carries digital video and audio to a monitor or projector.
What is HDMI?
Which connection should you look for to send video from a laptop to a classroom projector?
HDMI
A desktop has no wired internet. Which cable should be checked?
What is ethernet cable
A student needs to record spoken instructions. Which input device should they connect?
What is a mircophone?
A student is setting up a workstation for online classes. They need to type assignments, participate in video meetings, and hear their teacher. Name three devices they should have and explain what each device does.
What is a keyboard, webcam, and speakers/headphones
The connection that allows you to connect your phone directly to the monitor/ projector. The "middle man"
A headset has a single round audio plug. Which port might it use?
What is 3.5 mm audio
Headphones are connected but silent. Name two settings or connections to check.
What are the volume, mute or audio jack
A computer has a working monitor but no sound. Name one output device that could provide sound
What are speakers/ headphones?
A customer needs to type reports, join video calls, and print pages. Name three pieces of equipment beyond the computer.
What is a keyboard, webcam, and printer
Identify the two connections: one is a round headphone jack, and one is an older Apple mobile-device connector.
What is a 3.5 mm audio and lightning
An IT technician needs to connect four devices to a computer: a projector, a wired keyboard, headphones with a round plug, and a wired internet connection. Match each device to the correct port or connector
Projector — HDMI Wired keyboard — USB-A Headphones — 3.5 mm audio Wired internet — Ethernet
A monitor is black, but the computer is on. Give two checks before replacing the monitor.
What is the monitor power and video cable