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What does VGA stand for?
What does VGA stand for?
- Visual Graphics Array
- Video Graphics Attachment
- Video Graphics Adapter
- Video Graphics Array (correct)
What color is associated with the VGA connector?
What color is associated with the VGA connector?
- Yellow
- Green
- Red
- Blue (correct)
What type of signal does the VGA connection carry?
What type of signal does the VGA connection carry?
- Optical signal
- Wireless signal
- Analog signal (correct)
- Digital signal
How does the screen appear when the VGA signal is extended beyond 5 to 10 meters?
How does the screen appear when the VGA signal is extended beyond 5 to 10 meters?
What is the connector type for the VGA connection?
What is the connector type for the VGA connection?
Which standard does not integrate audio signals within the VGA video connection?
Which standard does not integrate audio signals within the VGA video connection?
What does the SCSI terminator allow you to do?
What does the SCSI terminator allow you to do?
What does SAS stand for in the context of SCSI?
What does SAS stand for in the context of SCSI?
In the context of SCSI, what is a LUN?
In the context of SCSI, what is a LUN?
What is the purpose of a serial attached SCSI?
What is the purpose of a serial attached SCSI?
What is the role of a ribbon cable in a SCSI connection?
What is the role of a ribbon cable in a SCSI connection?
What is the main difference between PATA and SATA connections?
What is the main difference between PATA and SATA connections?
What was another term used for PATA in the past?
What was another term used for PATA in the past?
What is the purpose of an 80 wire PATA cable?
What is the purpose of an 80 wire PATA cable?
What is a significant advantage of SAS over traditional SCSI?
What is a significant advantage of SAS over traditional SCSI?
What does ATA stand for?
What does ATA stand for?
What is the main difference between SAS and PATA connections?
What is the main difference between SAS and PATA connections?
What was another name for Enhanced IDE?
What was another name for Enhanced IDE?
What is the purpose of increasing the number of wires in PATA cables?
What is the purpose of increasing the number of wires in PATA cables?
In the PATA standard, which device is referred to as 'device 0' on a 40 wire cable?
In the PATA standard, which device is referred to as 'device 0' on a 40 wire cable?
What happens to the position of device 0 and device 1 in an 80 wire PATA cable?
What happens to the position of device 0 and device 1 in an 80 wire PATA cable?
What is the purpose of the missing pin and notch in a PATA connector?
What is the purpose of the missing pin and notch in a PATA connector?
Which type of devices commonly use PATA technology?
Which type of devices commonly use PATA technology?
What is an example of a temporary fix using adapters and converters?
What is an example of a temporary fix using adapters and converters?
What type of connection does a newer laptop without an RJ45 port require for wired ethernet?
What type of connection does a newer laptop without an RJ45 port require for wired ethernet?
What does DVI-D stand for?
What does DVI-D stand for?
What is the purpose of a converter for VGA to DVI-D?
What is the purpose of a converter for VGA to DVI-D?
What does an adapter with DVI-A and VGA connectors enable?
What does an adapter with DVI-A and VGA connectors enable?
What is the purpose of a DVI to HDMI adapter?
What is the purpose of a DVI to HDMI adapter?
What is needed to use a wired ethernet connection on a laptop without an RJ45 port?
What is needed to use a wired ethernet connection on a laptop without an RJ45 port?
What is the maximum length an HDMI cable can extend before screen artifacts appear?
What is the maximum length an HDMI cable can extend before screen artifacts appear?
Which type of connection does DisplayPort have with HDMI?
Which type of connection does DisplayPort have with HDMI?
Which type of DVI connection supports HD television at 85 frames per second?
Which type of DVI connection supports HD television at 85 frames per second?
What is the main difference between single link and dual link DVI connections?
What is the main difference between single link and dual link DVI connections?
What is the maximum data transfer speed of SATA revision 3.2 over a 1 meter cable?
What is the maximum data transfer speed of SATA revision 3.2 over a 1 meter cable?
What type of connection is used for data transfer in SATA devices?
What type of connection is used for data transfer in SATA devices?
What is the main difference between internal SATA and eSATA?
What is the main difference between internal SATA and eSATA?
What is the purpose of the different colors of SATA connectors on motherboards?
What is the purpose of the different colors of SATA connectors on motherboards?
What could be a potential issue when extending a VGA signal beyond 5 to 10 meters?
What could be a potential issue when extending a VGA signal beyond 5 to 10 meters?
What type of interfaces does a video adapter that has HDMI output and DisplayPort outputs support?
What type of interfaces does a video adapter that has HDMI output and DisplayPort outputs support?
What does a release mechanism do in a DisplayPort interface?
What does a release mechanism do in a DisplayPort interface?
How is the power connection typically made to a storage drive with SATA power?
How is the power connection typically made to a storage drive with SATA power?
What is the main difference between an internal SATA drive and an external eSATA drive?
What is the main difference between an internal SATA drive and an external eSATA drive?
What is a common connectivity option for external storage drives?
What is a common connectivity option for external storage drives?
Which standard supports up to 16 devices in a single chain and is used for connecting storage devices, scanners, and printers?
Which standard supports up to 16 devices in a single chain and is used for connecting storage devices, scanners, and printers?
How can you differentiate between multiple devices connected to a single SCSI cable?
How can you differentiate between multiple devices connected to a single SCSI cable?
What does iSCSI stand for and where is it commonly implemented?
What does iSCSI stand for and where is it commonly implemented?
What type of interface does a somewhat dated motherboard have, along with a SCSI connector?
What type of interface does a somewhat dated motherboard have, along with a SCSI connector?
What is the purpose of a ribbon cable in a SCSI connection?
What is the purpose of a ribbon cable in a SCSI connection?
What does ATA stand for, and what was it used for before SATA and USB became popular?
What does ATA stand for, and what was it used for before SATA and USB became popular?
What type of power connection is required for a storage drive that does not have a molex connector?
What type of power connection is required for a storage drive that does not have a molex connector?
What type of cable is needed to connect an eSATA drive to the computer?
What type of cable is needed to connect an eSATA drive to the computer?
How does SCSI differ from SATA and PATA in terms of connectivity?
How does SCSI differ from SATA and PATA in terms of connectivity?
What is the purpose of SCSI ID numbers in a SCSI connection?
What is the purpose of SCSI ID numbers in a SCSI connection?
What color is associated with the motherboard's internal SATA connector?
What color is associated with the motherboard's internal SATA connector?
Which interface has the ability to daisy chain multiple devices together?
Which interface has the ability to daisy chain multiple devices together?
What type of connection does an external storage drive with FireWire, USB 2, and eSATA options use?
What type of connection does an external storage drive with FireWire, USB 2, and eSATA options use?
Which standard is used extensively in virtual systems despite not being as popular as before?
Which standard is used extensively in virtual systems despite not being as popular as before?
Study Notes
VGA Connector
- VGA stands for Video Graphics Array
- The VGA connector is associated with the blue color
- The VGA connection carries an analog signal
- When the VGA signal is extended beyond 5 to 10 meters, the screen appears distorted or fuzzy
- The connector type for the VGA connection is a 15-pin D-subminiature connector
SCSI Connection
- The SCSI terminator allows you to connect multiple devices to a single SCSI cable
- SAS stands for Serial Attached SCSI
- In the context of SCSI, a LUN (Logical Unit Number) is a unique identifier for a storage device
- The purpose of a serial attached SCSI is to provide a high-speed, point-to-point connection between devices
- The ribbon cable in a SCSI connection is used to connect devices to the SCSI bus
PATA and SATA Connections
- The main difference between PATA and SATA connections is that SATA is a serial connection, while PATA is a parallel connection
- PATA was also known as IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)
- The purpose of an 80-wire PATA cable is to increase data transfer speed and reliability
- A significant advantage of SAS over traditional SCSI is its ability to provide multiple simultaneous connections
- ATA stands for AT Attachment
- The main difference between SAS and PATA connections is that SAS is a serial connection, while PATA is a parallel connection
PATA Cable Configuration
- The purpose of increasing the number of wires in PATA cables is to increase data transfer speed and reliability
- On a 40-wire cable, the device referred to as 'device 0' is the master device
- In an 80-wire cable, the position of device 0 and device 1 is reversed
- The missing pin and notch in a PATA connector are used to prevent incorrect installation
Device Connectivity
- Devices that commonly use PATA technology include hard drives and CD/DVD drives
- An example of a temporary fix using adapters and converters is using a VGA-to-DVI adapter to connect a VGA device to a DVI port
- A newer laptop without an RJ45 port requires a USB-to-Ethernet adapter for wired Ethernet connection
Display Connections
- DVI-D stands for Digital Video Interface - Digital
- The purpose of a converter for VGA to DVI-D is to convert an analog signal to a digital signal
- An adapter with DVI-A and VGA connectors enables the connection of an analog device to a digital port
- The purpose of a DVI to HDMI adapter is to convert a digital signal to a digital signal with audio support
HDMI and DisplayPort
- The maximum length an HDMI cable can extend before screen artifacts appear is around 30 feet
- DisplayPort has a compatible connection with HDMI
- DVI-D single link connection supports HD television at 60 frames per second, while dual link connection supports 85 frames per second
- The main difference between single link and dual link DVI connections is the data transfer speed and resolution support
SATA Connection
- The maximum data transfer speed of SATA revision 3.2 over a 1-meter cable is 16 Gb/s
- SATA devices use a serial connection for data transfer
- The main difference between internal SATA and eSATA is that eSATA is used for external devices
- The different colors of SATA connectors on motherboards are used to indicate the power and data transfer speeds supported
Storage Drive Connectivity
- A common connectivity option for external storage drives is eSATA
- The SCSI standard supports up to 16 devices in a single chain and is used for connecting storage devices, scanners, and printers
- SCSI ID numbers are used to differentiate between multiple devices connected to a single SCSI cable
- iSCSI stands for Internet Small Computer System Interface and is commonly implemented in virtual systems
- SCSI differs from SATA and PATA in terms of connectivity, as it uses a serial connection and supports multiple devices in a single chain
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Test your knowledge of computer hardware connections by identifying the appropriate power connectors for different storage drives. This quiz covers connections such as SATA power and molex connectors.
