Computer Parts Flashcards

1
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chassis

A

A computer case for any type of computer

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2
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Tower case

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Tower cases stand vertically and can be as high as two feet they have more drive bays and are good choice for computer users who want to make upgrades

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3
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Desktop case

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A computer case that lies flat

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4
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VGA port

A

A 15-pin analog video post popular for many years

OTHER NAMES
DB15 port, DE15 port, HD15 port

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5
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Hard drive

A

Permanent drive to hold programs

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6
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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Receives data , processes information and execute instructions. All processing takes place here

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7
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RJ-11

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Supports analog telephony

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8
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Thunderbolt cable

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Delivers power video and data over a single connector

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9
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SATA

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Most often used by hard drives to communicate with motherboard

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10
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Accelerometer

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Used by OS And apps in mobile device to sense physical position or device

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11
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ZF connector

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Zero intersection force is a connector used lever or a latch to prevent force from being used on a sensitive connector

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12
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Front panel connector

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A group of wires running from the front or top of the computer case to the motherboard

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13
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Front Panel Header

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Group of pins on a motherboard that connect to wires that are connected to the front panel

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14
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Motherboard

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SYSTEM BOARD. All important connectors such as CPU ROM CHIPS DIMM RIMM

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15
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Display Port

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Transmits digital video and audio and slowly is replacing VGA AND DVI ports on personal computers

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16
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Network Port

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A poet used by a network cable to connect to the wired network.

17
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FireWire

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Port used for high speed multimedia devices such as camcorders

OTHER NAME
IEEE 1394 port

18
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DIMM (Dual in-line memory module)

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Miniature circuit board installed on a motherboard to hold memory

19
Q

ATX

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The most common forms a god for computer systems. Introduce by intel 1995.

20
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Form factors

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A set of specifications on the size shape and configuration of a computer hardware component.