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Comptia A Ch.4 Flashcards

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antistatic wrist strap

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A strap that connects a tech to a computer that equalizes the voltage potential between the two to prevent ESD

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auto-switching

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A type of power supply that monitors the incoming voltage from the wall outlet and automatically switches itself accordingly. Auto-switching power supplies accept voltages from 100 to 240VAC at 50 to 60Hz. They are popular in laptops and great for international travel.

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amp

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short for ampere, a measurement of current

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Alternating Current (AC)

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describes an electrical current in which the electrons flow in two, opposite directions. Type of electrical power from a wall outlet

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AC circuit tester

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device used to check a wall outlet’s wiring

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ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)

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Technology that allows the motherboard and operating system to control the power needs and operation modes of various devices

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Berg

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type of power connector that extends from the computer’s power supply to a floppy drive

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blackout

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total loss of AC power

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brownout

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loss of AC power due to electrical circuits being overloaded

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EMI (electromagnetic interface)

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Electric noise generated by electrical devices. Also called EMR (electromagnetic radiation)

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ESD (electrostatic discharge)

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Occurs when stored up static electricity is discharged in an instantaneous surge of voltage. Cumulative effects weaken or destroy electronic components.

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Energy absorption/dissipation

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surge protector feature which describes that the greater number of joules that can be dissipated, the more effective and durable a surge protector is

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grounding

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Occurs when the motherboard or adapter is not installed properly and has a trace touching the computer’s frame.

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dual-rail power supply

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A term used to describe two +12 volt lines available in a power supply.

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DC (direct current)

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type of power a computer needs to operate

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Clamping Voltage

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voltage level at which a surge protector begins to protect a computer

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Clamping Speed

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time that elapses from an overvoltage condition to when surge protection begins

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continuity

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An electrical resistance measurement to see if a wire is good or broken

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current

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term that describes how many electrons are going through a circuit

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capacitor

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an electronic component that can hold a charge

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I/O Shield

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part that allows for optimum air flow and grounding for the motherboard ports

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Line Conditioners

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Device that protects a computer from overvoltage and undervoltage conditions as well as adverse noise conditions. Also known as power conditioner

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Li-ion Battery

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A lithium battery, which is very light and can hold a charge for a long period of time. cell phones, cameras, etc.

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MOV (metal oxide varistor)

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electronic component built into some surge protectors to absorb overvoltage spikes or surges

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Molex
type of power connector that extends from the computer's power supply to various devices
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Modem Isolator (phone line isolator)
surge protector for modem, protecting against power fluctuations in phone line - also called phone line isolator
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Overvoltage
condition when AC voltage is over the rated amount of voltage
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ohms
measurement of electrical resistance
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resistance
a measure in ohms of how much opposition is applied to an electrical circuit
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RFI (radio frequency interference)
A specific type of EMI noise that occurs in the radio frequency range. Often results from operation of nearby electrical appliances or devices.
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Preventative Maintenance
something that is done to prolong the life of a device
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Phone Line Isolator (modem isolator)
Surge protector for the modem, protecting against power fluctuations in a phone line - also called modem isolator.
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Power Supply Tester
tool used to check DC voltages sourced from the power supply
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Power Good Signal
signal sent to motherboard from the power supply during POST that signifies power is acceptable
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Power
measurement expressed in watts that represents how much work is being done
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pin 1
A designated pin on every cable and connector that must be mated when attaching the two. Usually designated by stenciled or etched number, color stripe, etc.
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standoff
A plastic connector on the bottom side of a motherboard.
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scribe
plastic tool that helps with prying plastics parts or covers off laptop and mobile devices
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Standby Power (SPS - Standby Power Supply)
Power that is always provided, even when a computer is powered off - is why you have to unplug computer when working inside.
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Surge Protector
Device that helps protect power supplies from overvoltage conditions. Also called surge strip or surge suppressor.
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sag
momentary undervoltage condition that occurs when the wall outlet AC voltage drops
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spike
overvoltage condition of short duration and intensity - 1 to 2 nanoseconds
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surge
overvoltage condition like a spike but with longer duration - 3 or more nanoseconds
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Wake on Ring
A BIOS and adapter feature that allows a computer to come out of sleep mode when the telephone rings, so can accept fax, e-mail, etc.
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Wake on LAN
A BIOS and adapter feature that allows a network administrator to remotely control power to a workstation, and allows a computer to come out of the sleep mode.
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watts
electrical measure in which computer power supplies are rated - a measure of how much work is being done. Determined by multiplying volts by amps.
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volts
power supply's output is measured in volts - also used to describe voltage from a wall outlet
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voltage
measure of the pressure pushing electrons through a circuit - measured in volts
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UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
device that provides power for a limited time to a computer or device during a power outage
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UL 1449 VPR (Underwriters Laboratories voltage protection rating)
voltage protection rating standard developed by UL to measure max amount of voltage surge protector will let through to attached devices.
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undervoltage
condition that occurs when AC power drops below 100 volts, which may cause computer's power supply to draw too much current and overload
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Type A-B-C Fire Extinguisher
fire extinguisher that can be used on Type A, Type B, or Type C fires
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Type C Fire Extinguisher
fire extinguisher that can be used only on electrical fires
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TVS Rating (transient voltage suppressing)
measure of surge protector's ability to guard against overvoltage conditions - the lower the TVS, the better

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