Datasheet

Chapter
1
Hardware
COMPTIA A+ ESSENTIALS EXAM OBJECTIVES
COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:
1.1 Categorize storage devices and backup media
FDD
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HDD
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Solid state vs. magnetic
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Optical drives
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CD / DVD/ RW / Blu-Ray
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Removable storage
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Tape drive
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Solid state (e.g. thumb drive, flash, SD cards, USB)
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External CD-RW and hard drive
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Hot swappable devices and non-hot swappable devices
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1.2 Explain motherboard components, types and features
Form Factor
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ATX / BTX
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micro ATX
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NLX
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I/O interfaces
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Sound
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Video
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USB 1.1 and 2.0
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Serial
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IEEE 1394 / Firewire
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Parallel
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NIC
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