intro

Question 1

CD Drive

Answer 1

The ability to read and write information to the system using an optical device

Question 2

Power Button

Answer 2

A physical button that, when pushed, sends an electrical signal from a cable directly to the motherboard that tells the computer to turn on

Question 3

Audio Jack

Answer 3

Used to connect headphones and microphones to the computer using a 1/8th inch Mini-Jack

Question 4

SuperSpeed USB Connectors

Answer 4

Used to connect other peripherals like a mouse, a keyboard, a webcam, a printer, or other devices to a computer

Question 5

Cooling Fan

Answer 5

Blows hot air out of the CPU, the motherboard, and the case to keep the component insides cool

Question 6

RJ 45 Connector

Answer 6

Provides net access to local area networks over a wired connection

Question 6

HDMI Connector

Answer 6

Used to connect a monitor, TV, or another device for a video output display

Question 7

SPDIF Connector

Answer 7

An optical connector that allows high-quality audio to a surround sound system

Question 8

Kensington Lock

Answer 8

Allows the ability to place a metal cable from the desk to the computer tower to ensure the computer tower is not stolen

Question 9

DB 25 Connector

Answer 9

A D-shaped sub miniature pin that goes into the back of a computer and has two thumb screws on the side

Question 10

Serial Cable

Answer 10

A cable that sends data in ones and zeros in a straight line, sending one bit at a time, measured in bits per second

Question 11

USB 1.0

Answer 11

has the slowest speed out of a USB with a maximum speed of
1.5 megabits per second

Question 12

USB 2.0

Answer 12

Known as high speed and runs at 480 megabits per second

Question 13

USB 3.0

Answer 13

Known as super speed and is at least 5 gigabits per second

Question 14

USB 3.1 Gen One

Answer 14

Runs at 5 gigabits per second