Cables, Adapter Cards

Below is a summary of the 2003 A+ Hardware Exam objectives: more...

Core Hardware Exam

Domain 1 Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading

1.1 Identify the names, purpose, and characteristics, of system modules. Recognize these modules by sight or definition. Examples of concepts and modules are:

• Motherboard
• Firmware
• Power supply
• Processor /CPU
• Memory
• Storage devices
• Display devices
• Adapter cards
• Ports
• Cases
• Riser cards

1.2 Identify basic procedures for adding and removing field-replaceable modules for desktop systems. Given a replacement scenario, choose the appropriate sequences. Desktop components:

• Motherboard
• Storage device
• FDD
• HDD
• CD/CDRW
• DVD/DVDRW
• Tape drive
• Removable storage
• Power supply
• AC adapter
• AT/ATX
• Cooling systems
• Fans
• Heat sinks
• Liquid cooling
• Processor /CPU
• Memory
• Display device
• Input devices
• Keyboard
• Mouse/pointer devices
• Touch screen
• Adapters
• Network Interface Card (NIC)
• Sound card
• Video card
• Modem
• SCSI
• IEEE 1394/Firewire
• USB
• Wireless

1.3 Identify basic procedures for adding and removing field-replaceable modules for portable systems. Given a replacement scenario, choose the appropriate sequences. Portable components:

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