Computer Connector Quiz

You need to connect an old keyboard to a computer, but it doesn’t have a USB port. What connector type might you use?

• RJ-11

• Mini-DIN (PS/2)

• HDMI

• FireWire

A printer uses a rectangular port on your computer for data transfer. What type of port is this likely to be?

• USB Type A

• USB Type B

• VGA

• RJ-45

You have a device that needs both data transfer and charging through the same port. Which connector type is most suitable?

• USB Mini-B

• HDMI

• USB Type C

• DB-25

You’re connecting a high-speed video camera for direct streaming to your PC. Which port offers ideal speed for this purpose?

• FireWire (IEEE 1394)

• RJ-11

• DB-15

• USB Mini-B

Your PC is off, but you need to connect an external hard drive without rebooting. Which port type supports this?

• DB-25

• RJ-45

• USB (hot-swappable)

• Mini-DIN

You have an Ethernet cable for internet connection. Which connector will it use?

• RJ-45

• RJ-11

• DB-15

• HDMI

You are connecting a telephone line to a modem. Which connector type will you use?

• RJ-11

• USB Type B

• VGA

• DVI

A desktop’s monitor connection port is white and supports digital video signals. What port is this?

• VGA

• HDMI

• DVI

• DB-25

You’re plugging in a microphone to your PC’s sound input. Which connector type is common?

• USB Type C

• 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mini-audio jack

• HDMI

• FireWire

You are setting up a projector that needs both video and audio over one cable. Which port should you use?

• VGA

• HDMI

• DVI

• RJ-45