Title: Describe the characteristics and purposes of various PC connection interfaces.
Course: Cybersecurity Systems Technology (10109-III) > Section: Troubleshooting Hardware and Networking

Description should include a comparison of various PC connection interfaces and the following:

- Physical connections
  - USB 1.1 vs. 2.0 vs. 3.0
    - Connector types: A, B, mini, micro, C

  - FireWire 400 vs. FireWire 800
  - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)1 vs. SATA2 vs. SATA3, eSATA
  - Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
  - Serial Attached SCSI Statistical Analysis System (SAS)
  - M.2
  - Fiber optics
  - Other connector types
    - Video Graphics Array (VGA)
    - High-Definition Media Interface (HDMI)
    - Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
    - Audio
      - Analog
      - Digital (Optical connector)
        - RJ45
        - RJ11
        - Thunderbolt

- Wireless connections
  - Bluetooth
  - RF
  - Infrared (IR)
  - Near Field Communication (NFC)

- Characteristics
  - Analog
  - Digital
  - Distance limitations
  - Data transfer speeds
  - Quality
  - Frequencies

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the speeds of the various USB connectors?
- What are the maximum distances for the various cable lengths?
- How do Bluetooth, RF, IR, and NFC differ?