USB Principals - USB for Pro AV Flashcards

1
Q

What characteristic of USB allows a device to be exchanged without rebooting the computer?

Enumeration

Plug and Play

Hot-Swappable

Thunderbolt 3

A

USB is hot-swappable allowing the device to be exchanged without rebooting the computer.

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True or False: Peripheral devices are comprised of storage drives, cameras, printers, scanners, webcams, and HIDs such as keyboards and mice, and communicate with the attached upstream host.

True

False

A

True - Peripheral devices are comprised of storage drives, cameras, printers, scanners, webcams, and HIDs such as keyboards and mice, and communicate with the attached upstream host.

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3
Q

Which connector is reversible and can be plugged into USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices in either orientation?

USB-A

USB Micro-A

USB-C

USB Mini-B

A

USB-C connectors have a reversible interface that can be plugged into USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices with either end.

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Q

True or False: Type-C connectors have bidirectional power capabilities.

A

True - Type-C connectors bidirectional power capability allows host devices to charge peripheral devices and vice versa.

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5
Q

Which is the primary disadvantage of USB?

Restricted maximum cable length

Interface between a computer and various types of peripheral devices

Ability to power and charge devices

Data transfer speeds to support Ultra-HD 4K di

A

The primary disadvantage of USB is its restricted maximum cable length.

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6
Q

When a computer is powered-down, the following remains active and is still able to charge devices?

USB Plus

Sleep and Charge ports

USB Hub

SuperSpeed+

A

When a computer is powered-down, the Sleep and Charge ports remain active and is still able to charge devices

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7
Q

Available in wall mount and furniture mount units, along with architectural adapter frames that can be installed in floor boxes, which of the following expands the number of devices that can communicate with the host?

USB Hub

MAAP Mini AV Connectivity Modules

AAP AV Connectivity Module

USB Extender

A

Available in floor mount, wall mount, and furniture mount units, an Extron USB Hub expands the number of devices that can communicate with the host.

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Q

Which allows peripheral devices to be remotely located away from the host computer, and enable USB signal extension over twisted pair or fiber optic transmitters and receivers?

AAP AV Connectivity Modules

MAAP Mini AV Connectivity Modules

USB Extender

USB Hub

A

USB Extenders allow peripheral devices to be remotely located away from the host computer, and enable USB signal extension over twisted pair or fiber optic transmitters and receivers.

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9
Q

Which of the following provides a smooth cable release operation and adjustable speed control with the press of a button?

Extron AV to USB Bridge

Extron USB PowerPlate

Extron Retractor Modules

Extron Matrix Switcher

A

Extron Retractor Modules provide a smooth cable release operation and adjustable speed control with the press of a button.

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10
Q

Which of the following provides a USB power source for charging mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets?

Extron USB Matrix Switcher

Extron HDMI to USB Bridge

Extron USB Retractor

Extron USB PowerPlate

A

The Extron USB PowerPlate provides a USB power source for charging mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

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