Materials, Tools, Equipment, and Testing Devices Terms and Definition

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Flash Drive

RAM that can retain data without electrical power. It is widely used for BIOS chips and for digital camera and digital music storage.

USB

a hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and telephony devices.

Video camera

camera using videotape: a camera that records onto videotape

BIOS

chip that controls the most basic functions of the computer and performs a self-test every time you turn it on.

LAN Tester

for RJ11,12,45 & BNC w/ Remote Unit This ergonomic tester is designed to test most network cable wiring. You can either conduct an auto or manual test.

Modem

is a device that allows a given computer to share data or otherwise a device which let computers exchange information.

Port Hub or Port

is a connector on the back of a computer or other device. It is either a serial port or a parallel port.

LAN Card

is a network interface card. This is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network.

Server

is a part of a network. It is a special computer that users on the network can access to carry out a particular job.

Printer

is a piece of hardware that produces a paper copy (also known as 'hardcopy') of the information generated by the computer.

UTP

is a popular type of cable used in computer networking that consists of two shielded wires twisted around each

RAM

is a primary memory. This memory is used inside the computer to hold programs and data while it is running.

Long Nose Pliers

is used for holding, bending and stretching the lead of electronics component or connecting wire.

Flat Screw Driver

is used to drive or fasten negative slotted screws.

Philips Screw Driver

is used to drive or fasten positive slotted screws

Soldering Iron

is used to join two or more metal conductors with the support of soldering lead melted around it.

Desoldering Tool

is used to unsolder unwanted parts or component in the circuit with the support of soldering pencil

Scanner

it is an input device that read text or illustration printed on paper, translates the information into a form that a computer can use.


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