TLE 9: MATERIALS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT and TESTING DEVICES

Flash drive

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

Video Camera

a camera that records onto videotape

BIOS (basic input/output system)

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

Port hub/port

connector on the back of a computer or other device; either a serial port or a parallel port

LAN tester

designed to test most network cable wiring; you can either conduct an auto or manual test

Modem (Modulator-Demodulator)

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

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

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

scanner

input device that read text or illustration printed on paper

Desoldering Tool

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

LAN Card

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

Server

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

UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)

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

RAM (Random Access Memory)

primary memory; used inside the computer to hold programs and data while it is running

Long nose pliers

used for holding, bending and stretching the lead of electronic component or connecting wires

Flat screw driver

used to drive or fasten negative slotted screws

Philips Screw Driver

used to drive or fasten positive slotted screws

Soldering iron

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