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The Visible Computer Flashcards

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Basic Overall 5 Step Process of Computing

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  1. Storage 2. Input - User provides input that directs how the data should be processed 3. Processing 4. Output - The processed data, usually viewed on a monitor, or could be printed out or audio. 5. Storage - Goes back to storage
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PCI-E

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Peripheral Component Interconnect Express

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3
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Where pretty much all your storage and processing is done.

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The System Unit.

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Everything other than the system unit is?

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A Peripheral.

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Speakers with a subwoofer are called?

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A 2.1 system.

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What does a subwoofer equal in speaker numbers?

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A subwoofer equals .1

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What do all peripherals provide?

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All peripherals provide input and output

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What do common input devices include?

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Common input devices include keyboards, mice, and scanners.

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What do common output devices include?

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Common output devices include monitors, printers, and speakers.

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10
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USB stands for?

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

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What is an ethernet connector used for?

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An ethernet connector is used by networks if you have a wired network. The one shown is 8 pin and officially named RJ45

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CMOS

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Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) /ˈsiːmɒs/ is a technology for constructing integrated circuits. CMOS technology is used in microprocessors, microcontrollers, static RAM, and other digital logic circuits

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What is eSATA designed almost exlusively for?

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External Sata (eSATA) [External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment] are designed almost exclusively for external hard drives.

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S/PDIF

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Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) is a fiberoptic cable used for all things audio.

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DVI

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Digital Visual Interface (DVI) primary video output.

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DVI input

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17
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HDMI

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High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) carries both audio and video.

18
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HDMI interface

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Standard, mini, and micro

19
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High end speaker interface for home theater use.

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Side speakers (gray), rear speakers (black), and center speaker and subwoofer (orange). Each of those connectors is designed to support two different speakers

20
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What were PS2 connectors used for?

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PS2 (Personal System) connectors were used for mice and keyboards and have 6 holes surrounding a larger one. Purple was keyboard, green was mice.

21
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Serial Port

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In computing, a serial port is a serial communication interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (in contrast to a parallel port). Throughout most of the history of personal computers, data was transferred through serial ports to devices such as modems, terminals and various peripherals.

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mini-DIN

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The mini-DIN connectors are a family of multi-pin electrical connectors used in a variety of applications. Mini-DIN is similar to the larger, older DIN connector. Both are standards of the Deutsches Institut für Normung, the German standards body.

23
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Parallel ports

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Parallel ports were original connections on the first IBM computers and are still out there a little bit, mainly used for printers and have 25 pin D sub connectors.

24
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VGA

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VGA is about the oldest video connector there is.

25
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What do most modern peripherals use?

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Most modern peripherals use the universal serial bus (USB) port.

26
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Beyond USB, what are common connectors?

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Other common connectors include eSATA, DVI, HDMI, and Audio connections.

27
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What connectors are considered Legacy Connectors?

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Parallel, Serial, and VGA ports are all considered Legacy Connectors.

28
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What’s an access panel?

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Access panel is what pops off to let you work inside.

29
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Main two voltages.

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Power supply mainly converts into 5-volt or 12-volt DC.

30
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RAM

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(RAM) - Random Access Memory. Any individual piece of RAM is called a stick.

31
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What will probably be needed if something isn’t directly connected to the motherboard?

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If it doesn’t connect directly to the motherboard it’ll probably have some kind of data connection and some kind of power connection.

32
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What will need to happen to open a new case?

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Every case opens in a different way, so you’ll need to read a manual or use trial and error to get one open.

33
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What does the System Unit contain?

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The System Unit contains a power supply, motherboard, CPU, RAM, and other components.

34
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What does the System Unit use?

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The System Unit uses many types of cables to connect ports, switches, lights, and fans.

35
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ATX boards

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Advanced Technology eXtended (ATX) boards

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