MODULE 2 - 3 Flashcards
A desktop engineer is installing a new power supply in a computer. Which type of power connector should be used to connect to a CD-ROM?
Molex
A desktop engineer in installing a new power supply in a computer, which type of power connector should be used to connect to an ATX motherboard?
20-pin connector
Which connector is used to connect external peripherals?
1)PS/2
2)USB
Which type of power connector should be used to connect to a floppy drive?
Berg Connector
A desktop engineer is looking for a computer case. Which of the following must be noted in choosing a computer chassis?
Choose a case that matches the physical dimensions of the power supply and motherboard
A desktop engineer is installing a new solid-state driven in a system unit. Which type of power connector should be used?
SATA
The main computer system unit may also be called?
Console
What connector replaces all serial port, parallel port, PS/2 port, and games port nowadays?
USB
What is the general rule in choosing the power supply unit wattage for your system?
Choose higher PSU wattage ratings than your need to allow future upgrades
Is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by an end-user with no intervening computer operator.
Personal Computer
Different types of Stationary Computers
1) Workstation
2) Desktop Computer
3) Gaming Computer
4) Single Unit
5) Nettop
6) Home Theater PC
Different types of mobile pc
1) Laptop
2) Desktop Replacement
3) Netbook
4) Tablet PC
5) Ultra-mobile PC
6) Pocket PC
A high-end computer designed for technical or scientific applications
Workstation
A form of personal computer that is designed for regular use at a stationary location on a desk due to its size and power requirements
Desktop Computer
A personal computer that is capable of playing computationally demanding
video games.
Gaming Computer
A subtype of desktop computers, which combine the monitor and case of the computer within a single unit.
Single Unit / All-in-One PC
A computer that is built into small enclosures and is used primarily for navigation and interaction with the Internet.
Nettop
A convergence device that combines
the functions of a personal computer with a software application
(media center) that focuses on video, photo, audio playback, and
video recording functionality.
Home Theater Personal Computer (HTPC)
It is a notebook computer that is designed for portability and contains high-capacity batteries that can power the device for extended periods of times.
Laptop
They are also known as desknotes, which provide the full capabilities of a desktop computer while remaining mobile
Desktop Replacement
it is also called mini notebook suited for web-based applications
Netbook
A wireless personal computer with graphics screen hybrid technology that allows the user to operate it with a fingertip, stylus, or digital pen.
Tablet PC
A specification for small form factor of tablet PCs that was developed as a joint development exercise by Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, and a few other manufacturers
Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC)
A class of personal digital assistant (PDA) that runs
with a mobile operating system (Windows Mobile) and have some
of the abilities of modern desktop PCs.
Pocket Personal Computer
Provides a stable area to mount computer’s internal components and protect them from static electricity
Computer Case
A palm-sized device that integrates a phone and data capabilities
Smartphone
Main printed circuit board that connects all the major components of a computer
Motherboard
Examples of this are hard drive, CD/DCD ROM drive
Optical Drive
An output device that displays text, illustrations, or visual images on paper
Printer
It convers AC power from the wall outlet to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of the computer
Power Supply
It is the primary memory of the computer used by operating system and application software while running
RAM
It is the brain of the computer, where most calculations and decision-making take place.
CPU
