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Peripheral Cables Flashcards

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1
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What does USB stand for?

A

Universal Serial Bus

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What were the two speeds of USB 1.1?

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Low Speed (1.5 Mbps) and Full Speed (12 Mbps)

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What was the maximum cable length for USB 1.1 Low Speed?

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3 meters

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What was the maximum cable length for USB 1.1 Full Speed?

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5 meters

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What is the maximum throughput of USB 2.0?

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480 Mbps

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What is the maximum throughput of USB 3.0?

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5 Gbps

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What is the maximum cable length for USB 3.0?

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Approximately 3 meters

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What are the maximum throughputs of USB 3.1 and USB 3.2?

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USB 3.1: 10 Gbps, USB 3.2: 20 Gbps

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What are the common USB connector types for USB 1.1 and USB 2.0?

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Standard-A, Standard-B, Mini-B, Micro-B

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What is the USB connector type that replaced multiple older USB connectors?

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USB-C

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What is a key feature of the USB-C connector?

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Reversible design, allowing it to be plugged in any orientation

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What does DB-9 refer to?

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A 9-pin serial connector (technically DE-9)

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What does DB-25 refer to?

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A 25-pin serial connector

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14
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What is the RS-232 standard?

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Recommended Standard 232, a standard for serial communication

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What is the purpose of a console port on a router or switch?

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To provide a direct serial connection for configuration and troubleshooting

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What type of connector is commonly used for console ports?

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DB-9 or RJ45

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17
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What is Thunderbolt?

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A high-speed serial connection standard that combines data and power in a single cable

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What connector type did Thunderbolt 1 and 2 use?

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Mini DisplayPort

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What is the maximum throughput of Thunderbolt 1?

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20 Gbps (2 channels of 10 Gbps each)

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What is the maximum throughput of Thunderbolt 2?

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20 Gbps (aggregated)

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21
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What connector type does Thunderbolt 3 and 4 use?

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USB-C

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What is the maximum throughput of Thunderbolt 3 and 4?

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40 Gbps

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23
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What is the maximum cable length for Thunderbolt 3 using copper cables?

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3 meters

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What is the maximum cable length for Thunderbolt 3 using optical cables?

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What is a key feature of Thunderbolt connections?
Daisy-chaining multiple devices
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What improvements did Thunderbolt 4 make over Thunderbolt 3?
Support for dual 4K displays and increased PCI Express bandwidth
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USB 1.1 supports a maximum throughput of 480 Mbps.
False (USB 1.1 supports 1.5 Mbps and 12 Mbps)
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USB 3.0 uses the same connectors as USB 2.0.
False (USB 3.0 introduced updated connectors, such as the blue Standard-A and a taller Standard-B)
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USB-C connectors are reversible.
True
30
DB-9 and DB-25 connectors are used for Ethernet connections.
False (They are used for serial connections)
31
RS-232 is a standard for parallel communication.
False (RS-232 is a standard for serial communication)
32
Thunderbolt 1 uses a USB-C connector.
False (Thunderbolt 1 uses a Mini DisplayPort connector)
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Thunderbolt 3 supports daisy-chaining devices.
True
34
USB 2.0 has a maximum throughput of 5 Gbps.
False (USB 2.0 has a maximum throughput of 480 Mbps)
35
DB-9 connectors are technically referred to as DE-9.
True
36
Thunderbolt 4 has a lower throughput than Thunderbolt 3.
False (Both Thunderbolt 3 and 4 have a maximum throughput of 40 Gbps)
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USB 3.2 supports a maximum throughput of 10 Gbps.
False (USB 3.2 supports a maximum throughput of 20 Gbps)
38
Console ports on routers and switches are used for Ethernet connections.
False (Console ports are used for serial connections)
39
Thunderbolt 3 can support optical cables up to 60 meters in length.
True
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USB-C is only used for USB connections.
False (USB-C is also used for Thunderbolt, video output, and power delivery)
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USB 1.1 Full Speed operates at 12 Mbps.
True
42
Thunderbolt 2 uses a USB-C connector.
False (Thunderbolt 2 uses a Mini DisplayPort connector)
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USB 3.0 connectors are backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports.
True
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A user wants to connect an external hard drive that supports USB 3.2. What is the maximum throughput they can expect?
20 Gbps
45
A technician needs to connect to a legacy router using a serial console port. What type of connector might they need?
DB-9 or RJ45
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A user wants to connect a modern laptop to an older device with a DB-9 serial port. What type of adapter might they need?
USB-to-DB-9 adapter
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A user wants to connect multiple 4K monitors and an external storage device to their laptop. What connection standard should they use?
Thunderbolt 4
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A technician is troubleshooting a network device and needs to access the console. What type of cable should they use?
Serial console cable (DB-9 or RJ45)
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A user wants to connect a high-speed external SSD to their laptop. What type of port should they use for maximum throughput?
Thunderbolt 3 or 4 (USB-C)
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A technician is setting up a workstation with multiple peripherals. What type of connector can simplify connectivity and support high data transfer rates?
USB-C or Thunderbolt 3/4
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A user wants to connect their laptop to a 4K monitor and a docking station. What standard supports daisy-chaining these devices?
Thunderbolt 3 or 4
52
A technician is upgrading a network and needs to connect to older switches with console ports. What type of cable or adapter might they need?
USB-to-serial adapter (USB-to-DB-9)
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A user wants to transfer large video files quickly between devices. What USB standard should they use for the fastest transfer speeds?
USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3/4
54
A technician is configuring a router and needs to connect via the console port. What type of connection is typically used for console ports?
Serial connection (RS-232)
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A user wants to connect their smartphone to an external monitor. What type of connector can support video output and charging?
USB-C
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A technician is setting up a legacy printer with a USB 2.0 Standard-B connector. What type of cable should they use to connect it to a modern computer?
USB-A to USB-B cable
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A user wants to connect a Thunderbolt 3 docking station to their laptop. What type of connector should the docking station use?
USB-C
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A technician is troubleshooting a serial connection issue. What standard governs serial communication over DB-9 connectors?
RS-232
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A user wants to connect multiple high-resolution displays to their laptop. What standard supports dual 4K displays?
Thunderbolt 4
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