Ports
This is a socket on the outside of a system unit used to plug in cables.
Port
What is one type of cable commonly used in your home and what is its primary function? It connects your computer to the internet through a router.
Ethernet cable
This device physically linked or joins two component together.
A connector
Name the two primary types of cables.
Power cable / data cable
This port is used to send high definition video and sound to monitors or TVs.
HDMI
This type of port was commonly used with older keyboards and mice.
PS/2 port
Name a cable that can transmit both audio and video.
HDMI cable
This is a physical device used to connect two devices together, such as a mouse to a computer.
Connector
This cable is used for high-speed data transmission and charging.
USB cable
This older round port was used before USB became standard. They are colored purple or green and found on desktop PCs.
PS/2 port
Name one function of a port.
Connecting peripheral or transferring data.
This cable is used to connect your computer to power.
Power cable
What does HDMI stands for? Explain how you would use a HDMI cable.
High Definition Multi-media interface. Use to connect computer to projector.
Identify three common types of cables.
USB, HDMI and ethernet cables
These ports resemble a large phone jack and connect computers to networks.
Ethernet port
These ports can connect mice, keyboards, printers, and scanners.
USB ports
This cable is often used to connect flash drives.
USB cable
What’s does VGA stands for? Explain one instance where you would use a VGA cable.
Video graphics array. Use to project.
What are computer cables? List six (6) computer cables.
A cable, also known as a cord or plug is used for connecting the various parts of a computer.
What’s the difference between a port and a cable?
A port is a physical point where an external device can be connected to the computer while a cable is a plug or cord used for connecting the various parts of a computer.
Which two ports would you use to connect a computer to a monitor or projector?
VGA and HDMI port.
This cable connect computers to monitors using analog signals.
VGA cable
Name one fact about ports and cables
Bonus.
What is the difference between power and data cable?
Data cable creates communication between devices while power cables provides power ( electricity) to peripherals.
Name six (6) types of ports.
HDMI port, Ethernet port, VGA port, USB port, PS/2 port and DVI port