CompTIA Tech+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!, 2nd Edition

CHAPTER 9Input/Output Device Interfaces: Objective 2.5: Compare and contrast common types of input/output device interfaces

IT professionals are responsible for an almost overwhelming series of cables and connectors. As you work with users to connect their devices to networks, peripherals, and graphic displays, you’ll need to know how to select the appropriate interface for a given situation and then use a cable with the correct connectors.

In this chapter, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Tech+ objective 2.5, including the following topics:

• Networking
• Peripheral devices
• Display ports
• Display technology

NETWORK INTERFACES

The computers that we use are powerful, but they become even more powerful when they’re connected ...