Computer Connector Types Quiz

USB Connectors

• The USB 3.2 Gen 2 type A connector has a transfer speed of 10 Gbps.
• USB 3.0 ports on a computer are typically blue.
• USB-C is a reversible connector.
• USB-C is commonly found on non-Apple cellphones and tablets.
• USB-C and USB3.2 Gen 2 carry more power than older USB connectors.
• USB-C is used for devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets.
• The transfer speed of a USB 2.0 port is 480 Mbps.

Apple Devices

• Lightning is commonly used for Apple devices.

Data Transfer Speed

• USB4 has the fastest data transfer speed, reaching up to 40 Gbps.

Peripherals

• USB-A is the most popular connector for all types of peripherals.

Apple Exclusive

• Thunderbolt 3 is exclusive to Apple and is similar to USB-C.

Internet Service

• RJ-45 is commonly used with cable modems for high-speed internet service.

POTS

• RJ-11 is used for POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service).

Hard Drive and Disc Drive

• SATA is used for connecting a hard drive, disc drive, or a video card.

Ethernet

• RJ-45 is used to connect devices to network elements, mostly used with ethernet cables.

Older Peripherals

• USB-A is used for older peripherals like keyboards, mice, and joysticks.

High-Speed Data Transfer

• USB4 cables use USB-C to transfer data at speeds of 40 Gbps and provide power as well.
• USB-C cables can carry significantly more power and transfer data at 20 Gbps.

Telephone Lines

• RJ-11 is used to connect telephone or data lines using a punch down block.