Title: Identify common PC connector types and associated cables.
Course: Cybersecurity Systems Technology (10109-III) > Section: Troubleshooting Hardware and Networking

Identification should include, but not be limited to, the following:

- Display connector types
  - DVI-D
  - DVI-I
  - DVI-A
  - DisplayPort
  - Radio Corporation of America (RCA)
  - HD15 (i.e., DE15 or DB15)
  - Bayonet-Neill-Concelman or British Naval Connector (BNC)
  - Mini HDMI
  - Mini Din6

- Display cable types
  - HDMI
  - DVI
  - VGA
  - Component
  - Composite
  - Coaxial

- Device cables and connectors
  - SATA
  - eSATA
  - USB
  - FireWire (IEEE1394)
  - Personal System/2 (PS/2)
  - Audio

- Adapters and convertors
  - DVI to HDMI
  - USB A to USB B
  - USB to Ethernet
  - DVI to VGA
  - Thunderbolt to DVI
  - PS/2 to USB
  - HDMI to VGA

Process/Skill Questions:

- What kinds of adapters can be plugged in?
- What are the advantages of digital connector vs. analog connector?
- What are the differences between the various DVI types?