Hardware Components & Peripherals Flashcards
CompTIA A+ 220-1202 (V15) Flashcards
| Front | Back |
| How does thermal paste help CPU cooling? | Improves heat transfer between CPU and heatsink |
| Name a common motherboard form factor? | ATX/MicroATX/Mini-ITX |
| Name a type of permanent storage device | Hard Disk Drive |
| Name another type of permanent storage device | Solid State Drive |
| What does CPU stand for | Central Processing Unit |
| What does DIMM stand for? | Dual Inline Memory Module |
| What does DPI measure in a mouse? | Mouse sensitivity in Dots Per Inch |
| What does HDMI stand for? | High-Definition Multimedia Interface |
| What does POST stand for? | Power-On Self-Test |
| What does PSU stand for | Power Supply Unit |
| What does RAM stand for | Random Access Memory |
| What does UEFI stand for? | Unified Extensible Firmware Interface |
| What is a CMOS battery? | Keeps BIOS settings powered when PC is off |
| What is a KVM switch used for? | Controls multiple computers with one keyboard video and mouse |
| What is a PCIe slot used for? | Installing expansion cards like GPUs/network cards |
| What is GPU VRAM? | Dedicated graphics memory for GPU operations |
| What is the BIOS responsible for? | Booting and initializing hardware before OS loads |
| What is the function of a NIC? | Connects computer to a network |
| What is the function of an optical drive | Reads and writes optical discs |
| What is the function of an SSD | Stores data permanently using flash memory |
| What is the function of RAM | Stores data temporarily |
| What is the function of the PSU | Provides power to computer components |
| What is the functional difference between HDD and SSD in performance? | SSDs have faster read/write speeds. |
| What is the main function of the motherboard | Connects all computer components |
| What is the primary purpose of a GPU | Handles graphics rendering |
| What is the purpose of a heatsink? | Dissipates heat away from components |
| What is Thunderbolt used for? | High-speed data and video transfer |
| What peripheral is used for printing | Printer |
| What peripheral is used to display visual output | Monitor |
| What type of RAM is commonly used in modern computers | DDR4, DDR5, etc. |
| What type of USB port is reversible? | USB-C |
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About the Flashcards
Flashcards for the CompTIA A+ exam provide a focused review of core PC hardware terminology and component functions. Each card reinforces concise definitions and the roles of parts such as the CPU, motherboard, RAM (DDR4/DDR5), storage devices (HDD/SSD), GPU, and PSU to prepare students for recall-style questions.
It also reviews motherboard features (form factors, PCIe, DIMM), firmware and startup concepts (BIOS/UEFI, POST, CMOS battery), cooling and power management (heatsinks, thermal paste), and common ports and peripherals (USB-C, HDMI, Thunderbolt, monitors, printers) so learners can match terms to functions quickly. Cards emphasize performance differences, quick definitions, and common connectors for efficient exam-style drilling.
Topics covered in this flashcard deck:
- CPU and motherboard functions
- RAM types and roles
- Storage devices and differences
- GPU and VRAM basics
- Firmware and startup concepts
- Ports and peripherals