Connectors
Connector used for fax machine and POTs
BA
RJ-11
Port number used by SSH
TT
22
Protocol used to dynamically issue IP addresses
NA
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
RAM form factor for laptops
DI
SODIMM (Small outline Dual Input Memory Module)
Type of RAID that uses 2 drives and duplicates data to second drive and is fault tolerant
SP
RAID 1 Mirror
Connector used for Spectrum cable internet
FS
F
Port number used by FTP
OU
20, 21
Protocol use to translate names to IP addresses
UI
DNS (Domain Name System)
Last step in CompTIA troubleshoot method
CR
Document
Latest form factor for storage
RJ
M.2
Connector used to connect your computer using wired NIC
JS
RJ-45
Port number used by Telnet
RJ
23
Protocol used to securely connect to web site
TS
HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure)
Runs before computer loads OS and checks for RAM, CPU, Display, and input device. Will make beep sound if all are not functioning
ST
POST (Power ON Self Test)
Type of storage that is hot swappable
GA
SATA
Type of connector used on newer android phones
LD
USB-C
Port number used by DNS
WE
53
Protocol that is Microsoft Proprietary and uses a GUI to remotely connect to another Microsoft computer
NA
RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol)
Maintains system clock (RTC)
JA
CMOS battery
Type of RAID that writes data across 2 drives but is not fault tolerant
RU
RAID 0 Striping
Connector that is usually 20 to 24 pins
TX
Mobo power connector
Port number used by SMTP
HS
25
Non secure email protocol for sending email
BA
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
DNS record that resolves hostname to IP address
CA
A or host
SATA drive that has no moving parts
VA
SSD (Solid State Drive)