Ports and Connectors

Question 1

List some types of cables:

Answer 1

-V.G.A cable
-H.D.M.I cable
-U.S.B cable
-S.C.S.I Cable

Question 2

List some types of ports:

Answer 2

-Serial port
-Parallel port
-U.S.B port
-Power port
-H.D.M.I port
-V.G.A port
-PS\2 port

Question 3

What is a port?

Answer 3

A port is a point at which peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device

Question 4

What is a serial port?

Answer 4

It is intended for serial type mouse and older camera.

Question 5

What is a parallel port?

Answer 5

It is also called printer ports. This is for older model printers. It has 25 pins\ holes. It has a female port.

Question 6

What is a U.S.B port?

Answer 6

It is used to connect many devices and hard drive.

Question 7

What is a power port?

Answer 7

It is intended for power cords.

Question 8

What is H.D.M.I port?

Answer 8

It sends audio, video and control info to television, projectors and audio or video receivers.

Question 9

What is a V.G.A port?

Answer 9

It is used to connect data monitors, projectors and gaming consoles.

Question 10

What is a PS\2 port?

Answer 10

It is a simple 6 pin low-speed serial connections commonly dedicated to a keyboard and a mouse.