Hardware Basics
System Components
Peripheral Components
Storage
PC Technician
100
The physical components that work together to make a computer system or network
What is hardware?
100
The most common form factor for full-sized computers.
What is ATX Form Factor
100
Switche that has multiple input groups, with each group accepting keyboard, video, and mouse connections from a single computer
What is a KVM switch
100
A storage medium that uses lasers for both reading and writing information
What is Optical disks
100
This not only protect components, but can reduce the chance of accidental electrical shock.
What is Anti-static wrist straps
200
Computer programs that perform specific tasks.
What is Software?
200
Motherboard is a slightly smaller variation of the full ATX
What is mini-ATX
200
Device(s) that connects through an external port to your computer
What is a peripheral
200
Example of a device using programmable, non-volatile flash memory
What is USB drives
200
Your top priority in responding to any incident is to
What is ensure the safety of others
300
Software that has been permanently placed in a hardware component.
What is firmware?
300
NLX
What is an older form factor used for slimline desktop-style computers?
300
Types of devices transmit data one bit at a time on a single cable
What is Serial
300
Used to be the most common interface for hard disks and CD/DVD drives
What is Pata
300
To prevent ESD, keep humidity in the room ideally at
What is 70%
400
High Density DB-15 (three rows)
What is VGA/SVGA monitor
400
BTX
What is the form factor designed to give developers better options for managing system performance and balancing thermal management
400
IEEE1394
What is Firewire
400
A standard for transferring data between devices on internal and external computr buses
What is SCSI
400
Consult the manufacturer's documentation for recommended solutions
What is equipment disposal
500
The process of sending data to the computer.
What is Input?
500
Expansion slots
What is add features to your computer by inserting expansion cards into the available slots
500
Allows a device to interrupt the CPU and request processing time.
What is an IRQ
500
Latest generation of standards for hard disk and other storage devices
What is SATA
500
contain many toxic and caustic substances that are illegal to incinerate and must be encased in cement before being buried.
What is a CRT
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