LO1 - Ports Flashcards
1
Q
Ports
A
An interface between a computer and another device
The purpose is to transfer DATA through them.
2
Q
common ports
A
USB
Firewire
3
Q
USB
universal serial bus
A
it transfers both data and power.
- widely used
4
Q
Firewire
developed by apple as competitor to USB
A
- it allows peer to peer communication (networking)
- EXPENSIVE than usb
5
Q
SATA
serial AT attachment
A
it transfers data between other components and storage devices
6
Q
Network = ethernet
A
to connect wired network hardware
7
Q
Fibre channel
A
used to connect fibre optic cables
8
Q
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