Can you identify these components? (FDD,HDD,modem, SCSI port,etc.)

[joshdoe]

In my high school there are two computer classes, Networking and Programming. I'm taking Networking (but learning programming on the side). Both classes together take a Troubleshooting course once a week. Well, last week we had a little test.
Each of us had to identify as many computer components as we could. They were all on a table. These are the parts:

Floppy
Hard disk
Modem
SCSI port
parallel/game port
PSU
motherboard
sound card
graphics card
NIC

Out of all 25 students, myself and two others were the only ones who correctly identified all of them. Most could only make out two or three. Now don't you think that's pretty sad, considering most all of them think themselves to be near computer experts?

 

[IBhacknU]

I would have no problem identifying those items.

I bet you a majority of the people on this board could do it blindfolded

 

[Spindler]

i agree with I be Hacking You

 

[konichiwa]

Yeah I think I could do that with a ten foot pole.

Yes, in all seriousness, I could. Very easily. How do these people consider themselves "experts?"

 

[Viper GTS]

Some of those would be tough blindfolded. For example, a modem & a NIC.

Most all of us could do it with our eyes open, though. In fact anyone who couldn't should have their membership revoked. Unless they're female.



Viper GTS

 

[FrogDog]

That would be the easiest test ever.

 

[joshdoe]

This semester I got the coveted "Student of the Quarter" award. Ooooh! I already know that those two other people I mentioned are going to get the 'award' as well. The funny thing is, it's just us three who actually get work done on time and in decent shape.

 

[GoSharks]

easy easy easy

 

[Gunbuster]

It makes me feel good that I know this stuff also.

I can always find a job as one of the elite few who can sort/ID cruddy computer parts in a pile.

No working at taco bell for me

 

[BA]

Even the modem and the NIC wouldn't be that hard blindfolded. Modem has 2 holes, NIC has one. And look for the speaker on the modem too. Bet I could get them all blindfolded.

 

[tgillitzr]

josh... where abouts do you live?

 

[Gatsby]

I wish I had gone into CS now...... Thats easy even for an Arts and Crafts major.

Gatsby

 

[yakko]

<< Yeah I think I could do that with a ten foot pole >>


It's not ten foot but I could do it with a pole.

 

[joshdoe]

tg.....: central Vermont

 

[Windogg]

Identify blindfolded? I'm sure many of the members here can put together a system blindfolded and even apply the proper amount of Arctic Silver on the cpu.

Windogg

 

[Entity]

I'd have a hard time with the floppy. Otherwise, I'd nail 'em.

Rob

 

[Whitedog]

Well, two items the females probably identified well with..

Floppy
Hard

 

[Whitedog]

Also,

Floppy &quot;cable&quot;
Hard &quot;drive&quot; &quot;cable&quot;

think about it

hehe

 

[Windogg]

Heh heh..

I was once giving a training session on PCs and someone asked what was the difference between a &quot;male&quot; and &quot;female&quot; adapter. I told her to use her imagination. Everyone in the class was chuckling but she was pretty confused. I took a patch cable and plugged it into a NIC and told her, &quot;They just mated&quot;. The girl gets an embarassed look on her face and simply replied, &quot;Uhhhh.... I get it now&quot;

Windogg