CompTIA A+ 1101 Video Cables

Question 1

• DB-15 connector
• blue color
• video only (no audio)
• analog
• image degrades after 5 to 10 meters

Answer 1

VGA (Video Graphics Array)

Question 2

• video and audio stream
• digital
• about a 20 meter maximum cable distance
• 19-pin connector

Answer 2

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Question 3

• sends digital information in packetized form (like ethernet and PCIe)
• both audio and video
• mini displayport variety available
• compatible with HDMI and DVI, using an adapter

Answer 3

DisplayPort

Question 4

• single link video: 3.7 Gb/s
• dual link video: 7.4 Gb/s
• no audio support

Answer 4

DVI (Digital Video Interface)