Unit 21 Working with Computers

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I am working on assisgnment that asks me to produce a poster to show visual checks that should be done on:<BR>Harware Components<BR>Plugs<BR>Cables<BR>Interfaces<BR><BR>Hope I don't sound stupid but what are Interfaces?

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  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Unit 21 Working with Computers

    Hmmm... I know of two uses of the term 'interface'. In this context I assume the most likely use is as the connection between the CPU and devices such as the hard drive and other peripherals; hence terms like SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface). Now, essentially this is an internal thing, so I can only assume what they're really talking about is the external connectors (or ports) - not sure if these are different from plugs though. The other use is as in GUI (graphical user interface) or HCI (Human Computer Interface)<BR><BR>I've worked with computers for the best part of 15 years and I scratched my head the first time I read aboout checks on 'interfaces'. From my experience, much of the WWC Unit seems to have been written by people who don't know much about computers, so use of such a confusing term is not surprising.<BR><BR>Not sure if this help, but I know a bit about computers and this confused me too.<BR><BR>Chris<BR><BR>
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    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Unit 21 Working with Computers

    the only thing i can think of when it comes to interfaces is <BR><BR>mouse, printer etc !!!<BR><BR>but its not the best question

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