OLI - Unit 2 - The Basics

allows for a set of rules that everyone can follow so that hardware is interoperable and software is interoperable.

Connects devices that input audio data and information.

Connects devices that receive audio output from a PC.

Connects coaxial cable to receive cable TV signals

A port based on the IEEE 1394 interface. Similar to a USB port.

Audio-out port used to connect headphones to the system unit.

A DIN connector used to connect a keyboard to the system unit. DIN is short for Deutsches Intitute fur Normung Deutsches

Audio-in port used to connect a microphone to the system unit.

A serial port used to connect the monitor to the system unit. (blue)

A DIN connector used to connect a mouse to the system unit. DIN is short for Deutsches Intitute fur Normung Deutsches

A port used to connect to the Internet and other networks using RJ-45 or Cat 5 cables. Typically used for cable modems

Communication physical interface that connects devices by transferring data more than one bit at a time. It is also known as a printer port.

Short for small computer system interface port

Communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time.

Short for Universal Serial Bus port

Short for compact disc drive

Also known as an FDD

Short for digital versatile disc drive or digital video disc drive

An opening typically used to install devices such as storage drives.

the process of breaking down large and complex items into simple

allows for a set of rules that everyone can follow so that hardware is interoperable and software is interoperable.

Connects devices that input audio data and information.

Connects devices that receive audio output from a PC.

Connects coaxial cable to receive cable TV signals

A port based on the IEEE 1394 interface. Similar to a USB port.

Audio-out port used to connect headphones to the system unit.

A DIN connector used to connect a keyboard to the system unit. DIN is short for Deutsches Intitute fur Normung Deutsches

Audio-in port used to connect a microphone to the system unit.

A serial port used to connect the monitor to the system unit. (blue)

A DIN connector used to connect a mouse to the system unit. DIN is short for Deutsches Intitute fur Normung Deutsches

A port used to connect to the Internet and other networks using RJ-45 or Cat 5 cables. Typically used for cable modems

Communication physical interface that connects devices by transferring data more than one bit at a time. It is also known as a printer port.

Short for small computer system interface port

Communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time.

Short for Universal Serial Bus port

Short for compact disc drive

Also known as an FDD

Short for digital versatile disc drive or digital video disc drive

An opening typically used to install devices such as storage drives.