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Terms that relate toTestOut Chapter 1 Computing Overview

Section 1.1 Course IntroductionSection 1.2 Using the Simulator

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___ A+ Certification ______ TestOut PC Pro Certification ______ Workspace ______ Shelf ______ Selected Components Windows ______ Bench ______ Details Link ______ Specifications Tab ______ Video Cable (DVI-D Connector) ______ AC Power Connector (Female) ______ AC Power Connector (Male) ______ Partial Connections Window ______ Task Summary ______ Change Location ______ Motherboard Button ______ Power Supply Connectors ______ Connector Status ______ Dragging Connectors ______ Dragging Components from the Shelf to Motherboard ______ Drive Bays Button ______ Front and Back Views ___

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Terms that relate toSection 1.3 Hardware Basics

1.3.1 Computing Basics1.3.2 Computing Basics

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___ Hardware ______ Software ______ Firmware ______ Input Device ______ Scanning Chip ______ Optical Mouse ______ Mechanical Mouse ______ Touch Screen ______ Resistive Touch Screen ______ Capacitive Touch Screen ______ Processing ______ CPU ______ RAM ______ Volatile ______ Short-term data storage ______ Long-term data storage ______ Non volatile ______ SSD ______ Hard disk drive ______ BD/BRD ______ CD-R ______ CD-RW ______ Flash drive ______ SD Card ______ Output ___

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___ Network ______ Modular Design ______ Proprietary ______ FRU ___

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Terms that relate toSection 1.3 Hardware Basics

1.3.3 External Components1.3.4 Port and Connector Facts

1.3.5 Adapter and Converter FactsRate Yourself:

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___ Mini Din 6 port ______ PS/2 ______ PS/2 purple/green ______ VGA ______ DVI ______ HDMI ______ DisplayPort ______ USB ______ Blue USB ______ Firewire/IEEE 1394 ______ SPDIF ___

___ Difference between audio jacks ______ Line in ______ Line out ______ Ethernet port ______ RJ-45 ______ Serial Port ___

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Terms that relate toSection 1.3 Hardware Basics

1.3.7 Internal Components

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___ Power supply ______ CPU Heat Sink ______ CPU Fan ______ CPU ______ Motherboard ______ Memory ______ Storage Device ______ SATA Cable ______ Cables connected to Devices ______ Expansion Card ______ Expansion slots ___

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