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- 2. I’m a device that converts AC power from the
wall outlet to DC power for the computer
- 3. I’m a keyed power connector used to connect to
an optical drive or a hard drive
- 4. I’m a keyed power connector used to connect a
floppy drive
- 5. I’m the chipset that controls access to the RAM,
video card, and the speeds at which the CPU
can communicate with them
- 7. I’m the size and layout of a case or the size and
shape of a motherboard
- 8. I connect multiple hard drives to a computer to
provide redundancy and to improve
performance
- 9. I’m an adapter card that connects a computer to a
network via a network cable
- 10. I’m also known as IEEE 1394. I’m a hot-
swappable interface that supports up to 63
devices
- 11. I’m a 6-pin mini-DIN female connector that
attaches a mouse or keyboard.
- 12. I’m a port with a DB-9 or DB-25 connector and
maximum cable length of 50ft
- 13. I’m an external, hot-swappable, bi-directional
connection that supports up to 127 devices.
- 14. I’m a magnetic storage device installed inside the
computer that is used for permanent storage.
- 16. I am electrical pathways on the motherboard
through which data travels.
- 17. I am the chipset that allows the CPU to
communicate with the hard drives, sound card,
USB ports, and other I/O ports
- 18. I’m a 24-pin female connector or a 29-pin female
connector and I provide a compressed digital
output to a monitor.
- 20. I’m a 3-row 15-pin female connector that provides
analog output to a monitor.
- 21. I’m the term used to describe the physical
equipment such as the case, storage drives,
keyboards, monitors, cables, etc.
- 22. I have a 19-pin connector and provides digital
video and digital audio signals.
- 23. I’m a chip located on the motherboard which
retains my information even when the power
goes out.
- 25. I’m the temporary storage for data and programs
that are being accessed by the CPU.