Ports Flashcards
A _________ is a socket for external devices to connect to the system unit.
port
Four stand ports are as follows:
- USB (universal serial bus)
- HDMI (high definition multimedia interface)
- Thunderbolt
- Ethernet
____________ can be used to connect several devices to the system unit and are widely used to connect keyboards, mice, printers, storage devices, and a variety of specialty devices.
USB
_______ is the port found on most laptops and desktops.
USB-A
________ ports are found in peripheral devices, like digital cameras and cell phones.
USB-B
_______ is the newest USB port, found on high-end cell phones and laptops. It’s faster, smaller, and easier to use than previous USB types.
USB-C
Some USB-C ports also support _____________, a high-speed version of the USB-C port.
thunderbolt 3
__________________________ provide high-definition video and audio, making it possible to use a computer as a video jukebox or an HD video recorder.
HDMI
_____________ are a high-speed networking port that has become standard. It allows you to connect multiple computers for sharing files, or to a DSL or cable modem for high-speed internet access.
ethernet ports
Most common specialty ports include:
- DisplayPorts (DP)
- DVI (Digital Video Interface) ports
- FireWire ports
_____________ are audiovisual ports typically used to connect large monitors. Popular on gaming computers with high-end graphics cards.
DisplayPorts (DP)
_______________ connect digital monitors to your computer. These ports can only send video signals and cannot send audio signals.
DVI (Digital Video Interface) ports
__________ provide high-speed connections to specialized FireWire devices such as camcorders and storage devices.
FireWire ports
_______ are used to connect exterior devices to the system unit via the ports.
cables
