Week 3 Computer Connector Types Flashcards
A _______ _______ is made up of many different components. All of these components need to be able to communicate with each other for the computer to function properly. As _______ _______ have evolved, many connection technologies have been implemented to provide communication among computer components.
A personal computer is made up of many different components. All of these components need to be able to communicate with each other for the computer to function properly. As personal computers have evolved, many connection technologies have been implemented to provide communication among computer components.
A _______ is a _______ _______ that you can use to connect devices to a computer.
A port is a hardware interface that you can use to connect devices to a computer.
The _______ transfers electronic _______ between the device and the system unit. The _______ is either an electrically wired _______ or plug, or it can be a wireless transmission device.
The port transfers electronic signals between the device and the system unit. The port is either an electrically wired socket or plug, or it can be a wireless transmission device.
_______ can vary by: shape; color according to coding standards; the number and layout of the pins or connectors contained within the _______; the signals the _______carries; and the _______ location. _______ exist for both internal and external devices.
Ports can vary by: shape; color according to coding standards; the number and layout of the pins or connectors contained within the port; the signals the port carries; and the port’s location. Ports exist for both internal and external devices.
Most ports and the cables that connect to them have _______. For example, most computer ports are jacks into which you plug in the matching cable.
Most ports and the cables that connect to them have genders. For example, most computer ports are jacks into which you plug in the matching cable.
The computer jacks are most often the _______ connectors and the cable plug is most often the _______ connector. You can always look directly at the innermost electrical connections on the connectors to determine the _______.
The computer jacks are most often the female connectors and the cable plug is most often the male connector. You can always look directly at the innermost electrical connections on the connectors to determine the gender.
The one with the _______ pins is the male and the one with the holes to accept the pins is the female.
The one with the protruding pins is the male and the one with the holes to accept the pins is the female.
Ports can have _______ physical shapes, such as round, rectangular, square, and oblong, although there is some _______ of physical properties and functions. Most connectors are keyed in some way to restrict connecting devices into the _______ port.
Ports can have different physical shapes, such as round, rectangular, square, and oblong, although there is some standardization of physical properties and functions. Most connectors are keyed in some way to restrict connecting devices into the wrong port.
Computer _______ are the physical access points that enable a computer to communicate with internal or external devices. They include the _______ on both the _______ and the connected _______, plus a transmission medium, which is either a cable with connectors at each end or a _______ _______.
Computer connections are the physical access points that enable a computer to communicate with internal or external devices. They include the ports on both the computer and the connected devices, plus a transmission medium, which is either a cable with connectors at each end or a wireless technology.
Personal computer _______ can be categorized by the _______ or _______ that was used to develop the device.
Personal computer connections can be categorized by the technology or standard that was used to develop the device.
The round 6-pin port, also referred to as a _______-Din connector or PS/2 port, is an interface located on the motherboard. The Din-6 port is the _______ 13.2 mm port.
The round 6-pin port, also referred to as a mini-Din connector or PS/2 port, is an interface located on the motherboard. The Din-6 port is the larger 13.2 mm port.
PS/2 ports are often color-coded to match the end of the cable on the device: _______ for the keyboard and _______ for the mouse.
PS/2 ports are often color-coded to match the end of the cable on the device: purple for the keyboard and green for the mouse.
A _______ connection is a _______ computer connection that transfers data _______ bit at a time over a _______ wire.
A serial connection is a personal computer connection that transfers data one bit at a time over a single wire.
_______ connections support two-way communications and were typically used for devices such as _______ cards or _______ modems.
Serial connections support two-way communications and were typically used for devices such as fax cards or external modems.
These legacy serial ports have either _______-pin (_______) or _______-pin (_______) male connectors. A legacy serial cable ends with a female _______ to plug into the _______ connector on the system unit.
These legacy serial ports have either 9-pin (DB-9) or 25-pin (DB-25) male connectors. A legacy serial cable ends with a female connector to plug into the male connector on the system unit.
Serial connections that are seen today are used to attach _______, scientific devices (such as _______), _______ hardware (such as _______ and _______), and industrial products.
Serial connections that are seen today are used to attach printers, scientific devices (such as telescopes), networking hardware (such as routers and switches), and industrial products.
Modern computers usually don’t have _______ ports so you’ll need to connect a device with a _______ connection through a _______-to-USB adapter.
Modern computers usually don’t have serial ports so you’ll need to connect a device with a serial connection through a serial-to-USB adapter.
A _______ connection is a computer connection that transfers data _______ or _______ bits at a time over _______ or more wires.
A parallel connection is a computer connection that transfers data eight or more bits at a time over eight or more wires.
Any components connected by multiple data _______ may be considered to have a _______ connection. However, the term is generally used to refer to a standard legacy _______ port that uses _______ data wires, and it is typically used to connect a printer to a system unit.
Any components connected by multiple data pathways may be considered to have a parallel connection. However, the term is generally used to refer to a standard legacy parallel port that uses eight data wires, and it is typically used to connect a printer to a system unit.
_______ connections in older personal computers support only one-way or _______ communications. Newer computers have _______ ports that support bidirectional communications.
Parallel connections in older personal computers support only one-way or unidirectional communications. Newer computers have parallel ports that support bidirectional communications.
Standard parallel ports have _______-pin female connectors. A parallel cable has a _______-pin male _______ to plug into the system unit and a _______-pin male _______ connector at the other end to attach to the external device. On system units that have color-coded ports, the parallel port is _______ or dark pink.
Standard parallel ports have 25-pin female connectors. A parallel cable has a 25-pin male connector to plug into the system unit and a 36-pin male Centronics connector at the other end to attach to the external device. On system units that have color-coded ports, the parallel port is burgundy or dark pink.
USB 2.0, released in April 2000, is the most commonly implemented standard. It can communicate at up to _______ Mbps.
USB 2.0, released in April 2000, is the most commonly implemented standard. It can communicate at up to 480 Mbps.
USB 3.0, also called SuperSpeed USB, is the latest USB standard released in November 2008. It features a maximum transfer rate of _______ Gbps. It is 10 times faster than the USB 2.0 standard, has enhanced power efficiency, and is backward compatible with USB-enabled devices currently in use.
USB 3.0, also called SuperSpeed USB, is the latest USB standard released in November 2008. It features a maximum transfer rate of 5.0 Gbps. It is 10 times faster than the USB 2.0 standard, has enhanced power efficiency, and is backward compatible with USB-enabled devices currently in use.
USB cables have a _______ _______ before performance suffers. To work around this, one or more hubs can be used to create a chain to reach the necessary cable length. USB 1.1 has a maximum cable length of 3 meters, while USB 2.0’s maximum length is _______ meters. In each case, a maximum of five hubs can be used to extend the cable length. The maximum cable length is not specified in the USB 3.0 specification.
USB cables have a maximum distance before performance suffers. To work around this, one or more hubs can be used to create a chain to reach the necessary cable length. USB 1.1 has a maximum cable length of 3 meters, while USB 2.0’s maximum length is 5 meters. In each case, a maximum of five hubs can be used to extend the cable length. The maximum cable length is not specified in the USB 3.0 specification.
