Ch 3: Visible PC

Question 1

What are commands that tell the computer what to do called?

Answer 1

Programming

Question 2

What is the proper name for a stick of Random Access Memory?

Answer 2

DIMM - Dual Inline Memory Module

Question 3

Where must an anti-static wrist strap be connected to on a PC?

Answer 3

To a metal part of the computer tower frame

Question 4

What is a typical connector for a network interface card?

Answer 4

RJ-45

Question 5

Modern keyboards connect to what type of ports?

Answer 5

Mini-DIN or USB

Question 6

Which end of the USB cable plugs into the PC?

Answer 6

Plug the ‘A’ connector into the PC

Question 7

A modern printer typically plugs into what port?

Answer 7

USB port

Question 8

What do you plug into a 3 row, 15 pin port?

Answer 8

Monitor

Question 9

What connector was designed to connect your computer to a high-end television set?

Answer 9

HDMI

Question 10

What connector was designed to connect your computer to a high-end audio system?

Answer 10

S/PDIF - Sony Phillips Digital Interface Format

Question 11

System Unit

Answer 11

The box that usually sits under the desk on a typical desktop PC, like a Dell

Question 12

Plug

Answer 12

a connector with some type of protrusion or projection which connects to a port

Question 13

Port

Answer 13

a connector which has a type of hole which matches a particular plug

Question 14

3 Name for the mini-DIN connector

Answer 14

Mini-DIN, PS/2, and DIN-6

Question 15

Universal Serial Bus characteristics

Answer 15

most common general purpose connection, hot-swappable (no need to restart the computer), carries electricity and data,

Question 16

FireWire (aka IEEE 1394) characteristics

Answer 16

moves data at high-speeds, hot-swappable, comes in 6 or 9 pin versions, some devices are 4 pin

Question 17

DB connector

Answer 17

(D-shell connectors) vary from 9 to 37 pins or sockets; commonly used for video signal in modern PCs

Question 18

RJ-11 connector is used for what type of device?

Answer 18

Telephone

Question 19

RJ-45 connector is used for what type of device?

Answer 19

modems and network interface cards

Question 20

Speakers and microphones use what kind of connection?

Answer 20

1/8” connector; also called mini-audio