3.2.1 External Connectors
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What does a purple PS/2 port signify?

  • It can be used for either a keyboard or a mouse.
  • It is a mouse port.
  • It is exclusively for audio devices.
  • It is a keyboard port. (correct)

Which of the following accurately describes a DVI port?

  • It transmits both digital video and analog audio signals. (correct)
  • It is a mini-DIN 6 connector type.
  • It is primarily used for connecting a keyboard.
  • It has three rows of five pins each.

Which statement about HDMI and DisplayPort is true?

  • Both are symmetrical in shape.
  • Only HDMI can transmit digital audio.
  • DisplayPorts have a symmetrical shape.
  • Both ports can transmit digital video signals. (correct)

What is the primary function of PS/2 ports?

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What distinguishes a VGA port from a DVI port?

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What type of signal can HDMI ports send?

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Which color typically designates a PS/2 port for a mouse?

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What characteristic helps identify DisplayPorts?

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What is the primary function of USB ports?

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How can you identify a USB 3.0 port?

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What type of connection does an S/PDIF port provide?

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What distinguishes a FireWire port from USB ports?

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Which color audio jack is used to connect speakers to a computer?

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What does an Ethernet port connect to?

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What is the typical shape of a serial port?

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Which of the following ports is less commonly used today?

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What is the main function of the line-in audio jack?

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What characteristic helps identify different USB ports?

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Flashcards

PS/2 Ports

Used to connect keyboards and mice, employing mini-DIN connectors (typically mini-DIN 6).

PS/2 Keyboard Port

A purple PS/2 port is typically designated for keyboard connection on a desktop computer.

PS/2 Mouse Port

A green PS/2 port is typically designated for mouse connection on a desktop computer.

VGA Port

A DE-15 connector sending analog video signals to external displays.

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DVI Port

A digital video port with 28 pins, sending digital signals for higher image quality.

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HDMI Port

Digital video and audio port with a symmetrical shape.

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DisplayPort

Digital video and audio port with an asymmetrical shape.

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USB Ports

Versatile ports supporting a wide range of external devices.

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USB Port

A rectangular port used to connect various devices like mice, keyboards, and hard drives.

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USB 3.0 Port

Faster data transfer USB ports, often blue in color.

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FireWire Port

A port (IEEE 1394) used for connecting devices, similar to USB but less common.

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S/PDIF Port

High-quality digital audio port (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format).

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Coaxial S/PDIF

Type of S/PDIF port using a coaxial connector.

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Audio Jacks

Ports for transmitting analog audio signals such as line-in, line-out, and microphone.

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Line-in Port

Audio port to input audio from external sources.

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Ethernet Port

Port to connect to a computer network using RJ45 connectors.

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Serial Port

Older port (DB9 connector) for connecting serial devices like barcode scanners.

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Line-out Port

Audio port to output audio to speakers or headphones.

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