Chapter 3Peripherals, Cables, and Connectors

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA A+ 220-1101 EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • 3.1 Explain basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.
    • Peripheral cables
      • USB 2.0
      • USB 3.0
      • Serial
      • Thunderbolt
    • Video cables
      • High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
      • DisplayPort
      • Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
      • Video Graphics Array (VGA)
    • Hard drive cables
      • Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)
      • Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
      • External SATA (eSATA)
      • Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE)
    • Adapters
    • Connector types
      • microUSB
      • miniUSB
      • USB-C
      • Molex
      • Lightning port

Thus far, our discussion of computer components has focused primarily on those inside the case. With knowledge of the key ...

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