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CompTIA A+ 220-701: 1.9 – Adapter Cards

With adapter cards, we can customize our computers, add new capabilities, and upgrade their features. In this video, you’ll learn about adapter card architectures and the use of adapter cards to extend computer video, multimedia, I/O, and communications.

Which cables do you need?

A “road warrior” is stocking up their laptop computer case for a road trip, and they’ve asked you for a set of cables that could be used for hotel Ethernet links and the occasional dial-up connection. What kind of cables/connectors do they need? Pick two.

What is a null modem cable?

You’re probably familiar with the serial cables that are used to connect external modems with computers. There also exists another type of cable called a null modem cable. How is a null modem cable used?