Chapter 10 Essential Peripherals

Question 1

USB Controller

Answer 1

Built into the motherboard. Makes USB devices work. Sends commands to devices and controls them.

Question 2

USB-A Connector

Answer 2

Square looking connector. Allows for downstream communication. The part we plug into computers.

Question 3

USB-B Connector

Answer 3

Upstream communication. Allows Controller to send commands to a device.

Question 4

USB-C Connector

Answer 4

Doesn’t matter which end is plugged into who. The devices will communicate and determine who is in charge.

Question 5

USB Hub

Answer 5

A USB device you can plug into a computer to increase the amount of USB ports on said computer.

Question 6

Videoconferencing

Answer 6

Allows people to meet over the internet. Includes video, audio, and screen sharing.

Question 7

Internal Webcam

Answer 7

Embedded device that is built into the frame around the screen.

Question 8

External Webcam

Answer 8

Generally connected to the system via a USB cable and are not built into the system

Question 9

Videoconferencing software allows viewing of remote desktops through a feature known as ______________?

Answer 9

Screen Sharing