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CompTIA A+ 2009
CompTIA A+ 2009 Flash Cards
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Computer Science
Professional
04/22/2010

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Term
SRAM
Definition
Static RAM. This needs constant power to keep its data. Used in CMOS applications.
Term
AGP
Definition
Accelerated Graphics Port
Term
AMD
Definition
Advanced Micro Devices
Term
ARP
Definition
Address Resolution Protocol. Used for determining a network host's link layer or hardware address when only its Internet Layer (IP) or Network Layer address is known.
Term
VGA Port
Definition
DE-15 connector with 3 rows and 15 pins.
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Parallel Port
Definition
DB-25 connector with 2 rows and 25 pins. Also known as the Printer Port.
Term
Serial Port
Definition
DE-9 connector with 2 rows and 9 pins. Rarely used now but can be used for network devices.
Term
PS/2
Definition
Mini-DN 6 connector with 6 pins in a circle. Color coded with purple for keyboards and green for mice.
Term
Game Port
Definition
DA-15 conector with 2 rows and 15 pins. Used soley for joysticks and may come on a sound card or the system board.
Term
DMA
Definition
Direct Memory Access. Some devices use DMA to access memory directly instead of through the processor. Graphic, sound and network cards commonly use DMA.
Term
EEPROM
Definition
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. It is non-volatile memory used in computers and other electronic devices to store small amounts of data that must be saved when power is removed
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ERD
Definition
Emergency Repair Disk
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FRU
Definition
Field Replacable Unit
Term
FQDN
Definition
Fully Qualified Domain Name
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FQDN
Definition
Fully Qualified Domain Name
Term
FQDN
Definition
Fully Qualified Domain Name
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