Remember COM (software)
Full name: Component Object Model
Memory aid: Components expose Objects through a shared Model.
This COM differs from a serial COM port label.
Study area: Operations & legacy systems · Batch 9
Relevant study for: CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 · CompTIA Server+ · CompTIA Linux+ · CompTIA Cloud+
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COM (software) — Component Object Model
Defines Microsoft's component interaction model.
Why learn COM (software) — Component Object Model?
Defines Microsoft's component interaction model.
Where it came from
This COM differs from a serial COM port label.
- Memory aid (a learning cue, not the expansion): Components expose Objects through a shared Model.
Build your understanding
Work through these exercises in order. Try the task before opening a reference.
- Without looking, expand COM (software): Component Object Model.
- Recall this memory aid: Components expose Objects through a shared Model.
- Explain the practical use: Defines Microsoft's component interaction model.
- Explain this distinction: This COM differs from a serial COM port label.
- Identify COM (software) in a device specification, architecture diagram, or system inventory.
Documentation and sources
- Microsoft component object model and OLE (learn.microsoft.com)