CompTIA A+ Core 1 (Connectors)
Parallel ATA (PATA) cabling uses:
40-pin connectors
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard specifies that type A connectors can be attached to: (Select 2 answers)
1. Devices that supply power 2. Host devices
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)
False
Thunderbolt 3: (Select all that apply)
1. Provides support for up to 6 devices on a single port 2. Enables data transfer rate of up to 40 Gbps 3. Uses USB-C connector 4. Provides the capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable
Which of the following are examples of D-sub connector applications? (Select 2 answers)
1. RS-232 cables 2. VGA cables
Which of the following are Apple-proprietary connector types that can be used for iOS mobile device synchronization? (Select 2 answers)
1. 30-pin dock connector 2. 8-pin dock connector (a.k.a. Lightning connector)
Which of the following are characteristics of F-type connectors? (Select all that apply)
1. Coaxial cabling 2. Used for cable television, satellite television and cable modems 3. RG-59/RG-6 cabling 4. Copper cabling connecto 5. Used for analog video and CCTV installations 6. Connector equipped with a screw-on locking mechanism
Which of the following are characteristics of BNC connectors? (Select 3 answers)
1. Copper cabling connector 2. Connector equipped with a bayonet-style locking mechanism 3. Coaxial cabling
Which of the following connector types could be used to connect devices to an RS-232 port? (Select 2 answers)
1. DE-9 2. DB-25
What are the characteristic features of Thunderbolt 1? (Select all that apply)
1. Data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps 2. Mini DisplayPort (MDP) connector 3. Capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable 4. Support for up to 6 devices on a single port
Which of the following describe(s) Thunderbolt 2? (Select all that apply)
1. Support for up to 6 devices on a single port 2. Capability to send PCIe/DisplayPort data and power over single cable 3. Mini DisplayPort (MDP) connector 4. Data transfer rate of up to 20 Gbps
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard specifies that type B connectors can be attached to: (Select 2 answers)
1. Target devices 2. Devices that receive power
Which of the following are true of RJ-11 connectors? (Select 3 answers)
1. Telephone equipment 2. Dial-up networking 3. Twisted-pair copper cabling
What are some characteristic features of RJ-45 connectors? (Select 2 answers)
1. Used with Ethernet network cabling 2. Twisted-pair copper cabling connector
The SATA interface specification defines a power connector consisting of:
15 pins
Which of the following is the main power connector used in modern ATX power supplies?
24-pin connector
The SATA interface specification defines data cable connector consisting of:
7 pins
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)
False
Which of the following Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector types does not support digital signal transmission?
DVI-A
Which of the following DVI connector types does not support analog signal transmission?
DVI-D
Which interface uses a 19-pin Type A connector?
HDMI
Which of the following is a proprietary connector type that features a symmetrical/reversible connector plug?
Lightning
What is the name of a proprietary connector type used by Apple mobile devices?
Lightning connector
Which of the following is a proprietary 8-pin power connector for iOS devices?
Lightningf
Which of the following is the most common connector type used to provide power to various hardware components inside a computer case?
Molex connector
Which of the following is an 8P8C connector used with IEEE 802.3 network cabling?
RJ-45
A Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector is a:
Three-row 15-pin connector
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)
True
The DVI-I connector supports both digital and analog video signal transmissions. (True or False)
True
Which of the following is a Mini-HDMI connector used with portable devices such as camcorders and digital cameras?
Type C
Which USB connector type can be used on an Android device for mobile device synchronization?
USB Micro-B
Which USB 3.x connector type provides full backward compatibility with earlier USB standards?
USB Type-A
Which of the following is a type of symmetrical/reversible USB connector?
USB-C
DE-15, DB-15, and HD-15 are different names used for a(n):
VGA connector