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CHAPTER 14Cables and Connectors : Core 1 Objective 3.1: Explain basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.

Both desktop and laptop computers rely on a wide variety of cables and connectors to interface with networks, peripherals, monitors and projectors, and hard drives.

In this chapter, you'll learn what you need to know about Core 1 Objective 3.1, including the following:

• Network cables
• Peripheral cables
• Video cables
• Hard drive cables for both internal and external drives
• Adapters
• Connector types

NETWORK CABLES

Network cables include any cable that is used to connect a PC or other device to other network components, such as routers, switches, cable, DSL, or fiber-optic internet services. Network cables are ...