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?

    <p>Identify the ports on your computer or video card</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Signal quality degrades after 50 feet for HDMI cables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Thunderbolt 1 and 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of ports on a computer?

    <p>To connect peripheral devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common serial port standard?

    <p>RS-232</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of a DB-9 connector?

    <p>D-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Point-to-point low-speed connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common use for a serial port?

    <p>Setting up a modem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'COM port' refer to?

    <p>Communications port</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The ports available for connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Many modern ports are black</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>D-subminiature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To connect devices for data transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>VGA carries analog video signals, while RS-232 is a communications port.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Digital signals only</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It supports both analog and digital signals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation does DVI have regarding cable length?

    <p>Signal degradation occurs beyond 16 feet without a booster.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of HDMI technology?

    <p>It can transmit high-definition video and audio simultaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes DVI-A cables?

    <p>They are designed for analog signal transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With HDMI cables, which characteristic is true?

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

    What is the standard color commonly associated with VGA ports?

    <p>Blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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