3.2.5 Peripheral and Video Cables
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What is the maximum cable length for DisplayPort connections without signal degradation?

  • 75 feet
  • 50 feet
  • 35 feet (correct)
  • 25 feet

Which connector type is associated with the highest throughput speed, up to 40 Gbps?

  • VGA
  • Thunderbolt (correct)
  • DisplayPort
  • HDMI Type-A

Which connector is designed to be inserted either way due to its symmetrical design?

  • Thunderbolt
  • Lightning Port (correct)
  • USB
  • Mini-DisplayPort

What should be the first step in deciding which cable to use for a connection?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding HDMI cable lengths?

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Which two versions of Thunderbolt utilized the Mini-DisplayPort connector?

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What is the primary purpose of ports on a computer?

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Which of the following is a common serial port standard?

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What is the shape of a DB-9 connector?

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What type of communication is primarily associated with the serial port?

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What is a common use for a serial port?

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What does the term 'COM port' refer to?

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What do you primarily need to identify when connecting a peripheral device to a computer?

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What is one of the challenges when identifying modern ports on a computer?

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What is the full name of the connector commonly referred to as 'DB-9'?

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What is the main purpose of a D-subminiature connector?

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What distinguishes the VGA port from the RS-232 port?

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What type of signal does a DVI-D cable support?

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Why would a DVI-I cable be chosen over a DVI-D cable?

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What limitation does DVI have regarding cable length?

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What is a key feature of HDMI technology?

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Which of the following best describes DVI-A cables?

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With HDMI cables, which characteristic is true?

<p>They replace multiple audio/video cables with one cable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard color commonly associated with VGA ports?

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Flashcards

HDMI Micro Connector

A smaller HDMI connector, commonly used on portable devices like tablets and cameras, with 19 pins but same functionality as standard HDMI.

DisplayPort

A digital video connection known for sharp video images and high speed, supporting resolutions up to four times full HD.

Thunderbolt

A proprietary high-speed interface from Intel and Apple, combining signals for video, audio, power, and data transfer, often using USB-C connectors.

Lightning Port

An Apple-specific connector used for charging, data transfer, and connecting peripherals to iPhones, iPads, and iPods, with 8 pins on each side.

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Video Converter

A device for changing one type of video signal to another, e.g., VGA to DVI or HDMI to DVI.

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Cable Length Limitations

Digital video cables lose signal quality (dropout or failure) after a certain length, typically around 50 feet.

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D-Subminiature Connector

A family of connectors for various pin counts (9-50 pins), used in RS-232 and other connections. Male plugs and female ports are used.

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RS-232 Port

A communication port, often used for connecting devices for data transfer.

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VGA Port

A 15-pin connector for analog video signals, often used to connect to projectors.

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VGA Cable Length

Optimally runs up to 15-30 feet for clear video; exceeding this may cause fuzziness or image degradation.

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DVI Connector

A video interface supporting both analog (DVI-A) and digital signals (DVI-D) via integrated signals (DVI-I) with different pinouts.

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HDMI Connector

A high-definition multimedia interface that simultaneously transmits digital video and audio signals.

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HDMI Cable Types

HDMI cables have standardized connector types (Type-A and Mini-Type-C) for different devices; the most common used is Type-A for larger devices.

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DVI Cable Length Limit

DVI cables are generally recommended for length of 16 feet or less. Longer cables may degrade signal quality.

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Analog Video Signal

A representation of video information using continuous changes in electrical signals.

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Digital Video Signal

A binary representation of video information that defines video using on/off signals.

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Peripheral Cables

Cables that connect peripheral devices to a computer's ports.

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Ports

Sockets on a computer for connecting peripheral devices.

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Video Ports

Ports on a computer for connecting monitors or displays.

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RS-232 Standard

A standard defining signals and connectors for serial communication.

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COM Port

Older communication port, often used for low-speed data exchange.

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DB-9 Connector

A 9-pin connector, often used for serial ports on older computers.

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D-Sub Connector

The general term for connectors with D-shaped pins like DB-9.

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Serial Port

Connects devices to exchange information at low speeds.

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Motherboard Ports

Ports on the computer's motherboard that various cables connect to.

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