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Storage, Input, Processing, Output, Storage ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Computers use these
5 steps to operate.
System Unit ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The full enclosure system that holds the
motherboard, RAM, GPU, PSU, harddrives, cooling, etc.
Monitor ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This is a peripheral of the system unit, used to display
output to the user via a readable and/or interactive interface.
Keyboard ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This is a peripheral of the system unit, used for input
from the user. It has many keys available to input in the form of alphabets, numerals, and
symbols.
Mouse ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This is a peripheral of the system unit, used for input
from the user in the form of a handheld device that is moved around on top of a surface. It is
used to interact with the monitor. It moves a pointer on the screen.
Speaker ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This is a peripheral of the system unit, used for auditory
output to the user.
Printer ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This is a peripheral of the system unit, used to create
hardcopy data. Some types of these may also have built-in scanners, and/or fax. It is an output
device.
, Scanner ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This is a peripheral of the system unit, used to create
softcopies of hardcopy data. It is an input device.
USB ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This port comes in 3 different flavors and supports plug and
play. It is one of the most common port types today, replacing the older ports.
Ethernet ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This port is used primarily with wired networks, using
an 8-pin RJ-45 connector.
ESATA ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This port is used almost exclusively with external hard
drives.
S/PDIF ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This port is supported by fiber optic cabling, occasionally
by a coaxial-type connector that screws on. It is used for audio transfer.
DVI ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This port is used for monitors or projectors.
HDMI ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This port is used for both audio and video, connecting to
televisions or any type of media receiver.
1/8 inch mini RCA jack ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Used as direct links to microphones or
speakers, they are small round jacks used for audio transfer.
Power ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This plug is located on the back of a PSU, used to transfer
power from a wall socket to the PC.
Firewire ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A declining connector, this plug is mainly used in
camcorders for video/audio transfer.
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Storage, Input, Processing, Output, Storage ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Computers use these
5 steps to operate.
System Unit ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The full enclosure system that holds the
motherboard, RAM, GPU, PSU, harddrives, cooling, etc.
Monitor ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This is a peripheral of the system unit, used to display
output to the user via a readable and/or interactive interface.
Keyboard ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This is a peripheral of the system unit, used for input
from the user. It has many keys available to input in the form of alphabets, numerals, and
symbols.
Mouse ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This is a peripheral of the system unit, used for input
from the user in the form of a handheld device that is moved around on top of a surface. It is
used to interact with the monitor. It moves a pointer on the screen.
Speaker ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This is a peripheral of the system unit, used for auditory
output to the user.
Printer ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This is a peripheral of the system unit, used to create
hardcopy data. Some types of these may also have built-in scanners, and/or fax. It is an output
device.
, Scanner ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This is a peripheral of the system unit, used to create
softcopies of hardcopy data. It is an input device.
USB ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This port comes in 3 different flavors and supports plug and
play. It is one of the most common port types today, replacing the older ports.
Ethernet ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This port is used primarily with wired networks, using
an 8-pin RJ-45 connector.
ESATA ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This port is used almost exclusively with external hard
drives.
S/PDIF ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This port is supported by fiber optic cabling, occasionally
by a coaxial-type connector that screws on. It is used for audio transfer.
DVI ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This port is used for monitors or projectors.
HDMI ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This port is used for both audio and video, connecting to
televisions or any type of media receiver.
1/8 inch mini RCA jack ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Used as direct links to microphones or
speakers, they are small round jacks used for audio transfer.
Power ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓This plug is located on the back of a PSU, used to transfer
power from a wall socket to the PC.
Firewire ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A declining connector, this plug is mainly used in
camcorders for video/audio transfer.
