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Core 1: Connector Flashcards

1
Q

What is the name of a proprietary connector type used by Apple mobile devices?

  • 8P8C connector
  • Lightning connector
  • BNC connector
  • Lucent Connector (LC)
A

Lightning connector

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Which USB connector type can be used on an Android device for mobile device synchronization?

  • USB Mini-B
  • USB Type-A
  • USB Micro-B
  • USB Mini-A
  • USB Type-B
A

USB Micro-B

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3
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Which of the following are Apple-proprietary connector types that can be used for iOS mobile device synchronization? (Select 2 answers)

  • USB-C connector
  • 30-pin dock connector
  • USB Type-A connector
  • 8-pin dock connector (a.k.a. Lightning connector)
  • USB Type-B connector
A
  • 30-pin dock connector

- 8-pin dock connector (a.k.a. Lightning connector)

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4
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DE-15, DB-15, and HD-15 are different names used for a(n):

  • RJ-45 connector
  • BNC connector
  • VGA connector
  • 8P8C connector
A

VGA connector

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5
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A Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector is a:

  • Two-row 40-pin connector
  • Three-row 29-pin connector
  • PCIe 6/8-pin connector
  • Three-row 15-pin connector
A

Three-row 15-pin connector

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6
Q

Which interface uses a 19-pin Type A connector?

  • USB
  • Thunderbolt
  • FireWire
  • DisplayPort
  • HDMI
A

HDMI

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7
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Which of the following is a Mini-HDMI connector used with portable devices such as camcorders and digital cameras?

  • Type A
  • Type B
  • Type C
  • Type D
A

Type C

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8
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Which of the following Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector types does not support digital signal transmission?

  • DVI-D
  • DVI-A
  • DVI-I
  • DVI-A/D
A

DVI-A

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9
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Which of the following DVI connector types does not support analog signal transmission?

  • DVI-D
  • DVI-A
  • DVI-I
  • DVI-A/D
A

DVI-D

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10
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The DVI-I connector supports both digital and analog video signal transmissions.

True or False?

A

True

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11
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Which of the following is a proprietary 8-pin power connector for iOS devices?

  • Thunderbolt
  • DisplayPort
  • Molex
  • Lightning
A

Lightning

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12
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What are the characteristic features of Thunderbolt 1? (Select all that apply)

  • Data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps
  • Mini DisplayPort (MDP) connector
  • Capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable
  • Support for up to 6 devices on a single port
  • Data transfer rate of up to 40 Gbps
  • USB-C connector
A
  • Data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps
  • Mini DisplayPort (MDP) connector
  • Capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable
  • Support for up to 6 devices on a single port
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Which of the following describe(s) Thunderbolt 2? (Select all that apply)

  • USB-C connector
  • Data transfer rate of up to 40 Gbps
  • Support for up to 6 devices on a single port
  • Capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable
  • Mini DisplayPort (MDP) connector
  • Data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps
A
  • Support for up to 6 devices on a single port
  • Capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable
  • Mini DisplayPort (MDP) connector
  • Data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps
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14
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Thunderbolt 3: (Select all that apply)

  • Provides support for up to 6 devices on a single port
  • Uses Mini DisplayPort (MDP) connector
  • Enables data transfer rate of up to 40 Gbps
  • Uses USB-C connector
  • Enables data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps
  • Provides the capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable
A
  • Provides support for up to 6 devices on a single port
  • Enables data transfer rate of up to 40 Gbps
  • Uses USB-C connector
  • Provides the capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable
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15
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The Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard specifies that type A connectors can be attached to: (Select 2 answers)

  • Target devices
  • Devices that supply power
  • Host devices
  • Any type of device
  • Devices that receive power
A
  • Devices that supply power

- Host devices

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16
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The Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard specifies that type B connectors can be attached to: (Select 2 answers)

  • Target devices
  • Devices that supply power
  • Host devices
  • Any type of device
  • Devices that receive power
A
  • Target devices

- Devices that receive power

17
Q

Which of the following is a type of symmetrical/reversible USB connector?

  • USB Type-A
  • Mini-USB
  • USB Type-B
  • Micro-USB
  • USB-C
18
Q

The SATA interface specification defines a power connector consisting of:

  • 7 pins
  • 34 pins
  • 40 pins
  • 15 pins
19
Q

Parallel ATA (PATA) cabling uses:

  • 68-pin connectors
  • 40-pin connectors
  • 15-pin connectors
  • 80-pin connectors
A

40-pin connectors

20
Q

Which of the following are true of RJ-11 connectors? (Select 3 answers)

  • Ethernet network cabling
  • Telephone equipment
  • Fiber-optic cabling
  • Dial-up networking
  • Coaxial cabling
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
A
  • Telephone equipment
  • Dial-up networking
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling
21
Q

What are some characteristic features of RJ-45 connectors? (Select 2 answers)

  • Used with telephone equipment cabling
  • Coaxial cabling connector
  • Used with Ethernet network cabling
  • Twisted-pair copper cabling connector
  • Fiber-optic cabling connector
A

Used with Ethernet network cabling

Twisted-pair copper cabling connector

22
Q

Which USB 3.x connector type provides full backward compatibility with earlier USB standards?

  • USB Type-B
  • Mini-USB
  • USB-C
  • Micro-USB
  • USB Type-A
A

USB Type-A

23
Q

Which of the following is a proprietary connector type that features a symmetrical/reversible connector plug?

  • Micro-USB
  • Thunderbolt
  • USB-C
  • Lightning
A

-Lightning

24
Q

eSATA connectors feature a distinct L-shape (right-angled or left-angled) that prevents the improper insertion of a connector plug into an eSATA port.

True or False?

25
Q

Which of the following is the most common connector type used to provide power to various hardware components inside a computer case?

  • Mini-DIN connector
  • D-sub connector
  • Molex connector
  • Berg connector
A

Molex connector

26
Q

Connector cables from a power switch, reset switch, or LEDs on the front/top panel of a computer case attach to their corresponding slots located on the PSU.

True or False?

27
Q

Installing USB ports on the front panel of a computer case requires plugging their internal USB connector into a compatible USB header on a motherboard.

True or False?

28
Q

Which of the following is the main power connector used in modern ATX power supplies?

  • 15-pin connector
  • 20-pin connector
  • 24-pin connector
  • 48-pin connector
A

24-pin connector

29
Q

The SATA interface specification defines data cable connector consisting of:

  • 40 pins
  • 34 pins
  • 15 pins
  • 7 pins
30
Q

Which of the following is an 8P8C connector used with IEEE 802.3 network cabling?

  • RJ-11
  • RG-59
  • RJ-45
  • MT-RJ
31
Q

Which of the following are examples of D-sub connector applications? (Select 2 answers)

  • USB cables
  • RS-232 cables
  • eSATA cables
  • IDE/PATA cables
  • VGA cables
A

RS-232 cables

32
Q

Which of the following are characteristics of BNC connectors? (Select 3 answers)

  • Copper cabling connector
  • Twisted-pair cabling
  • Connector equipped with a bayonet-style locking mechanism
  • Fiber-optic cabling connector
  • Commonly used with 100BaseT network cabling
  • Coaxial cabling
A
  • Copper cabling connector
  • Connector equipped with a bayonet-style locking mechanism
  • Coaxial cabling
33
Q

Which of the following are characteristics of F-type connectors? (Select all that apply)

  • Coaxial cabling
  • Used for cable television, satellite television and cable modems
  • RG-59/RG-6 cabling
  • Copper cabling connector
  • Used for analog video and CCTV installations
  • Connector equipped with a screw-on locking mechanism
  • Fiber-optic cabling connector
  • Twisted-pair cabling
A
  • Coaxial cabling
  • Used for cable television, satellite television and cable modems
  • RG-59/RG-6 cabling
  • Copper cabling connector
  • Used for analog video and CCTV installations
  • Connector equipped with a screw-on locking mechanism
34
Q

Which of the following connector types could be used to connect devices to an RS-232 port? (Select 2 answers)

  • RG-6
  • RJ-11
  • DE-9
  • RG-59
  • RJ-48C
  • DB-25
A
  • DE-9

- DB-25

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