Ports and cables Flashcards
Name the standard ports.
A port, USB port, HDMI port, Thunderbolt port, and ethernet port.
What is a port?
Ports are external sockets for devices to connect to the system unit.
What does a port do?
Ports connect external devices to the system unit.
What is a USB port?
Universal serial bus (USB) ports are used to connect multiple devices to the system unit. There are various types of USB ports such as USB-A, USB-B, and USB-C which has gained recent popularity.
What is a USB-A port?
A USB-A port can be found on most laptops and desktops.
What is a USB-B port?
A USB-B port is found on peripheral devices such as digital cameras and cell phones.
What is an HDMI port?
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) ports provide high-definition video and audio.
What is a Thunderbolt port?
Thunderbolt ports provide high-speed connections of up to seven different devices with each other.
What is an ethernet port?
Ethernet ports allow for high-speed internet access between devices.
Name the specialized ports.
mDP port, VGA, and DVI ports.
What is an mDP port?
Mini Display ports are audiovisual ports that are usually used to connect to large monitors.
What are VGA and DVI ports?
VGA and DVI ports allow connections to analog and digital monitors. DVI has become the standard but VGA is still available on older and lower-cost monitors.
What are cables?
Cables are used to connect external devices to the system unit via ports.
What is an AC adapter?
An AC adapter plugs into a standard wall outlet and converts AC to DC allowing devices such as cell phones and tablets to charge.
What is a wireless charging platform?
A charging platform allows certain cell phones to charge wirelessly without a cable.
