Computer Ports and Connectors
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This Computer Ports and Connectors page on GoConqr gathers a small set of user-made mind maps, flashcards and a quiz on cables, video ports and connections. It supports school students, university students and professional candidates practicing port terminology, as well as teachers looking for study material. The resources span school-level and professional material, from VGA connections to peripherals. Start with a mind map, then try the quiz.
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GoConqr OriginalStart with connections
The Connectivity mind map is a useful starting point for seeing the range of ports on this page. It covers mouse and keyboard ports, analog and digital video ports, VGA, DVI, DisplayPort and converters. The mind map on cables also includes VGA. Use the maps to identify the terms you want to study before moving to the flashcards.
Practice with flashcards
Computer Ports includes a description of the VGA port as a connection for analog video and older monitors. Other flashcards introduce peripherals as devices connected to a computer through a port or wirelessly. Cat Terminology includes ports, serial and USB among its terms. The flashcards on PC ports also mention VGA and Mini-DVI connectors.
Work through a deck alongside the Connectivity map. When a term appears in both, use the map to place it among the other connections and the flashcards to practice recalling its description. Return to the cards for terms you want to study again.
Check your understanding
Cables and wires asks about VGA connections, USB cables, HDMI cables and power cables. After studying the maps and flashcards, use the quiz to check which connections you can recognize. You can then return to the relevant map or deck and compare the terms with the questions you found difficult.
Explore the unit
Computer Ports and Connectors is one section of Computer Hardware and Components in Computing and ICT (programming, computer science, digital skills, educational technology). The resources on this page give you a way to study connections within that unit, using diagrams, descriptions and questions. Choose a resource here and begin with the format that suits your study.
Frequently asked questions
Which resource is a useful place to start?
Connectivity is a useful first resource if you want an overview of the ports listed on the page. The mind map covers mouse and keyboard ports, video ports and converters. You can follow it with Computer Ports for flashcard descriptions, then use Cables and wires to check your understanding.
What do the mind maps cover?
The Connectivity mind map covers ports for mice and keyboards, analog and digital video ports, VGA, DVI, DisplayPort and converters. The cables mind map also includes VGA. Together, they offer starting points for studying the connection terms that appear in the page’s other resources.
Are the resources free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed on this page is free to open, study and take without an account. The resources were made by GoConqr users. A free account additionally lets you save quiz scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.
How can I use the quiz with the flashcards?
Study the descriptions in Computer Ports and the other flashcard decks first. Then take Cables and wires, which asks about connections including VGA, USB and HDMI. If a question is difficult, return to the relevant cards or the Connectivity mind map to study the terms again.