Ports and Connectors

Question 1

Used to connect external display devices such as projectors and monitors. Transmits an analog video signal. Has 3 rows of 5 pins. Uses a DE-15 connector often called DB-15.

Answer 1

VGA (DE-15)

Question 2

Used to connect display devices. Carries either an analog signal, a digital signal, or both. Supports one of two cable and connector types, single link or dual link.

Answer 2

DVI

Question 3

Used to send high-quality digital video and audio signals.

Answer 3

HDMI or DisplayPort

Question 4

Combines PCI Express and DisplayPort signals into a single interface. Can also provide DC power. Mainly used for external displays.

Answer 4

Thunderbolt

Question 5

Sends digital audio signals to high-end audio devices.

Answer 5

Coaxial S/PDIF

Fiber S/PDIF

Question 6

Used to create ethernet networks by connecting multiple computers and networking devices. Has eight connector pins.

Answer 6

RJ45

Question 7

Used by telephones and modems to send analog signals. Has four connector pins.

Answer 7

RJ11

Question 8

Used to connect older mice and keyboards.
Purple = Keyboard
Green = Mouse

Answer 8

PS/2 (Mini-DIN-6)

Question 9

Used to connect serial devices such as barcode scanners, dial-up modems, or serial mice. Used to configure and manage some networking devices. RS-232 is the standard for serial communication transmission of data.

Answer 9

Serial (DB-9)

Question 10

Connects older devices that use a parallel interface, such as printers, hard drives, and gamepads.

Answer 10

Parallel (DB-25)

Question 11

Used by legacy gamepads, joysticks, and MIDI devices. Typically found on older sound cards.

Answer 11

DB-15

Question 12

Separated video port used for connecting external displays. Slightly better picture quality than an RCA video port.

Answer 12

S-Video (miniDin-4)

Question 13

Used to send or receive analog audio signals. Uses 3.5mm TRS connectors to connect audio devices.

Answer 13

Audio Jack