Peripherals

Question 1

Would data traveling towards a mouse from a usb host controller count as Upstream or downstream?

Answer 1

Downstream

Question 2

What are the two other names for Serial connectors?

Answer 2

DB-9, RS-232

Question 3

How many devices do usb host controllers support?

Answer 3

127

Question 4

What is the name of the thing that gives USB devices power and commands when plugged in.

Answer 4

The USB host controller is the master.

Question 5

What is the speed and colour of USB 1.1 (Low and Full speed) as well as the maximum cable length?

Answer 5

1.5mbps, 12 mbps, white, 5 meters

Question 6

What is the speed and colour of USB 2.0 Superspeed.

Answer 6

480mbps, black.

Question 7

What is the colour and speed of USB 3.0 and 3.1

Answer 7

5gbps (blue), 10gbps (teal)

Question 8

What do Red, orange and yellow USB ports mean?

Answer 8

“Always on” ports that can power devices even when something is switched off.

Question 9

How many pins does USB A have (current)

Answer 9

Nine pins

Question 10

How many pins does a USB C cable have

Answer 10

24?

Question 11

True or false: USB speed is NOT shared amongst plugged in USB devices?

Answer 11

False. Speed is shared. As is power.