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Grade 7 ICT: Computer Cables Guide

Here are the functions of the cables: 1. PS/2 - Used for connecting PS/2 keyboard and mouse 2. Audio - Used for connecting headphones or speakers 3. S-Video - Used for connecting S-Video devices like older TVs or VCRs 4. VGA - Used for connecting analog computer monitors 5. USB - Used for connecting many peripheral devices like printers, cameras, drives, etc. 6. Parallel - Used for connecting older printers 7. Ethernet (RJ45) - Used for connecting to a wired network 8. Power - Used for supplying electric power to the computer system from a wall outlet

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Grade 7 ICT: Computer Cables Guide

Here are the functions of the cables: 1. PS/2 - Used for connecting PS/2 keyboard and mouse 2. Audio - Used for connecting headphones or speakers 3. S-Video - Used for connecting S-Video devices like older TVs or VCRs 4. VGA - Used for connecting analog computer monitors 5. USB - Used for connecting many peripheral devices like printers, cameras, drives, etc. 6. Parallel - Used for connecting older printers 7. Ethernet (RJ45) - Used for connecting to a wired network 8. Power - Used for supplying electric power to the computer system from a wall outlet

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ACTIVITY SHEET

TLE – Information and Communication Technology


Computer System Servicing
Grade 7

Understanding the Computer System


E. Cables and Wires- A cable is most often two or more wires running side by side and bonded, twisted or
braided together to form a single assembly, but can also refer to a heavy strong rope.

The Cables and Connectors

Illustration Function
These jacks are intended for the
PS/2 port specifically for PS/2 type
of keyboard and mouse.
This type of jack is intended for the
audio and microphone port.

S-video jack is obviously for S-


Video port
This monitor jack is intended for the
VGA (Video Graphic Array) port

This USB (Universal Serial Bus)


plug is intended for USB port.
Modern or new model of peripherals
like printer, camera, scanners and
even other portable computer
attachments used USB type of
plugs.
This printer cable jack is intended
for the parallel port.

RJ45 ("RJ" in RJ45 stands for


"registered jack," since it is a
standardized networking interface
and the "45" simply refers to the
number of the interface standard) is
a type of connector commonly used
for Ethernet networking.
Power cord is the most important
cord because it connects the
computer to the main source of
electricity to make it functional.

Task 1: Performance Test

Direction: Given the different cables, identify their functions as well as the part of computer system
each one supports.

1. ___________ 2.____________
3.___________ 4.______________

5.___________ 6.______________

7._____________ 8.______________

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