Chapter 1. Describing Ports, Cables, and Connectors

Exam Objectives

  • Understanding fundamental principles of using a personal computer

  • Identifying ports and cables

In this chapter, you examine the ports on the back of the computer as well as the cables and connectors used to attach devices. In other chapters of this book, you examine different devices, but this chapter looks at getting them all connected. The other devices and chapters include

A CompTIA A+ Certified Professional must be able to identify various types of cables and connectors. This chapter introduces you to the most common cables and connectors that you will encounter when using computer systems.

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