Cases
Power Supply
Motherboards
Video ports and cables
Input Devices
100
These were popular with early computer systems. The computer case was horizontally oriented on the user desk with the monitor positioned on top. This form factor is no longer popular.
What is a horizontal case?
100
This is the original power supply for legacy computer systems now considered obsolete.
What is advanced technology (AT)?
100
This is considered the brain of the computer.
What is central processing unit (CPU)?
100
Interface technology that is designed to connect high-end graphics-capable PCs and displays, as well as home theater equipment and displays. The connector consists of 20 pins and can be used for audio, video, or both. Display Port supports video data rates up to 8.64 Gb/s.
What is a display port connector?
100
These input devices have touch or pressure sensitive screens. The computer receives instructions specific to the place on the screen that the user touches.
What is a touch screen?
200
This is a computer case which is oriented vertically. It is typically located on the floor under, or beside, a desk or table. It provides room for expansion to accommodate additional components such as disk drives, adapter cards, and more. It requires an external keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
What is a full size tower?
200
This is the updated version of the AT but still considered to be obsolete.
What is AT extended?
200
This is a temporary location to store data and applications.
What is RAM?
200
white and consists of 24 pins (three rows of eight pins) for digital signals, 4 pins for analog signals, and a flat pin called a ground bar.
What is a DVI?
200
These input devices capture images that can be stored, displayed, printed, or altered. Stand-alone or integrated webcams capture images in real time.
What is a digital camera?
300
This is a smaller version of the full-size tower and is commonly found in the corporate environment. It may also be called a mini-tower or small form factor (SFF) model. It can be located on the user desk or on the floor. It provides limited room for expansion. It requires an external keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
What is a compact tower?
300
This is the most common power supply on the market today. It includes a second motherboard connector to provide dedicated power to the CPU.
What is a ATX12V?
300
These provide locations to connect additional components.
What is a expansion slot?
300
Developed specifically for high-definition televisions. However, its digital features also make it a good candidate for computers.
What is HDMI?
300
These devices digitize an image or document. The digitization of the image is stored as a file that can be displayed, printed, or altered.
What is a scanner?
400
All of the computer system components are integrated into the display. They often include touch-screen input and built-in microphone and speakers. Depending on the model, these offer little to no expansion capabilities. It requires an external keyboard, mouse, and power supply.
What is an all-in-one?
400
This was originally designed for network servers but is now commonly used in high-end desktop models.
What is EPS12V?
400
This consists of the integrated circuits on the motherboard that control how system hardware interacts with the CPU and motherboard. It also establishes how much memory can be added to a motherboard and the type of connectors on the motherboard.
What is a chipset?
400
This is a connector for analog video. It has 3 rows and 15 pins. It is also sometimes referred to as the DE-15 or HD-15 connector.
What is VGA connector?
400
These are the two most commonly used input devices. One is used to enter text while the other is used to navigate the graphical user interface.
What is a mouse and keyboard?
500
computer cases are typically made of...
What is plastic, steel, or aluminum?
500
To obtain DC power, computers use...
What is a power supply?
500
Controls high speed access to the RAM and video card. It also controls the speed at which the CPU communicates with all of the other components in the computer.
What is northbridge?
500
has a central plug with a ring around it and are used to carry audio or video. Are often found in groups of three, where a yellow connector carries video and a pair of red and white connectors carries left and right audio channels.
What is RCA connectors?
500
This device allows a designer or artist to create blueprints, images, or other artwork by using a pen-like tool called a stylus on a surface that senses where the stylus tip is touching it. Some may have more than one surface, or sensor, and allow the user to create 3D models by performing actions with the stylus in mid-air.
What is a digitizers?
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