2Connectivity

In this chapter you will learn:

> The purposes of various computer ports

> What to do if you don’t have a particular port

> What types of devices connect to specific ports

> Different types of connectors and cables

CompTIA Exam Objectives:

What CompTIA A+ exam objectives are covered in this chapter?

1001-2.4 Compare and contrast wireless networking protocols.

1001-3.1 Explain basic cable types, features, and their purposes.

1001-3.2 Identify common connector types.

1001-3.5 Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, CPUs, and add-on cards.

1002-4.7 Given a scenario, use proper communication techniques and professionalism.

Introduction to Connectivity

Now that we’ve discussed the basic parts of a PC, we are ...

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