COMPUTER HARDWARE & PORTS
This term refers to the computer's main circuit board.
Motherboard
This term refers to the first safety step before opening a case.
Unplug unit
This term refers to a network within one room or building.
LAN
This term refers to the cable type used for Ethernet LANs.
Twisted-pair
This term refers to the command used to test if a device is reachable.
ping
This term refers to memory that temporarily holds data in use.
RAM
This term refers to what an anti-static wrist strap prevents.
ESD
This term refers to the topology using a central hub or switch.
Star
This term refers to the connector used on Ethernet cables.
RJ45
This term refers to the tool showing network hops to a destination.
Traceroute
This term refers to the part that converts AC power to DC power.
Convert AC power into regulated DC power for computer components
This term refers to the component that needs a heatsink.
CPU
This term refers to the network type covering the largest area.
WAN
This term describes how a straight-through cable is wired.
Same standard
This term refers to a network where computers share resources directly.
Peer-to-peer
This term refers to a port that carries digital video and audio together.
HDMI
This term refers to what good cable management improves.
Airflow
This term refers to mesh topology's main advantage.
Redundancy
This term refers to the device that forwards frames to the right port.
Access point
This term refers to a key advantage of server-based networks.
Centralized mgmt
This term describes what a PSU's wattage rating indicates.
Max output
This term refers to the initial hardware check at power-up.
POST
This term refers to how devices connect in a ring topology.
Closed loop
This term refers to the device that forwards frames to the right port.
Switch
This term refers to what a working loopback but failed gateway ping suggests.
Local network issue