3.2.2 Universal Serial Bus

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What is the maximum cable length recommended for USB 2.0 connections?

3 meters
10 meters
16 meters
5 meters (correct)

What type of connector is USB Type-C known for?

Being the oldest type of connector
Being incompatible with other types
Having a symmetrical design (correct)
Being the largest connector

What significant limitation exists when using cables for USB4 connections?

Using cables longer than 31 inches carries a risk of data loss. (correct)
Cables longer than 10 feet cannot be used.
It only supports USB 1.1 specifications.
Only single-lane cables can be used safely.

Which of the following connector types is commonly found on printers and external hard drives?

USB Type-B (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does it indicate if a USB cable is labeled with version numbers?

The data transfer speed capabilities. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do USB cables primarily do?

Communicate with devices and supply electric power. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best cable type to ensure maximum speed for USB4 connections?

Cables labeled as fully compatible with USB4. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of USB technology regarding compatibility?

Each USB port version is backward-compatible and forward-compatible through adapters. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum power supply a USB-C cable can provide?

100 watts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of connecting two USB cables together without proper support?

It can lead to signal loss if not using-powered USB hubs. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which USB type is known for being used mostly on smartphones?

USB Micro-B (C) Signup and view all the answers

When using a USB cable with a USB 1.1 port, what data transfer rate will be achieved?

USB 1.1 rate (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hot-swappable' mean in the context of USB technology?

USB devices can be added and removed while the computer is running. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use high-quality cables for USB data transfer?

Cable quality affects the maximum transfer rate. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of introducing Universal Serial Bus (USB)?

To standardize the connection interfaces for devices. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the maximum data rate of USB version 2.0?

480 megabits per second (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which USB version is referred to as SuperSpeed?

USB 3.0 (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does USB 3.2 improve data transfer compared to previous versions?

By allowing dual lane for two unidirectional data paths. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which USB version was the first to support speeds of 10 gigabits per second?

USB 3.1 (D) Signup and view all the answers

When was USB4 introduced?

2019 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of USB versions by their release years?

USB 1.0, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB 3.2, USB4 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the data rate of USB 3.2, also known as SuperSpeed times 2?

20 gigabits per second (C) Signup and view all the answers

USB

Universal Serial Bus; a standard for connecting peripheral devices to computers.

USB Versions

Different generations of USB standards with increasing data transfer speeds.

USB 1.0

The initial USB release, known for its low data transfer speed (1.5 megabits/second).

USB 2.0

A significant upgrade from USB 1.x (Hi-Speed USB) which has a maximum data transfer rate of 480 megabits/second.