Worksheets2.1.6 USB Cables and Standards
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
Throughout your career as an IT tech, one of your tasks is going to all sorts of different devices, connecting them to computers using all different cables and connectors. What is an important part of your job regarding cables and connectors?
Knowing how to identify and use them
Ignoring them
Only using wireless connections
Only using one type of cable
What is the first step in setting up a USB hub according to the scenario described?
Connect the printer
Grab the external USB hub and place it on the bench
Plug in the scanner
Turn off the computer
When connecting the USB hub to the computer, what type of USB connector is used on the hub?
Type A
Type B
Five-pin mini USB
Micro USB
Based on the video: On the front of the USB hub, there are four ______ connectors used to connect printers and scanners.
USB-A
HDMI
Ethernet
VGA
What type of USB connector is typically found on the back of larger printers and scanners?
USB-A
USB-B
Mini USB
USB-C
Based on the video: The portable USB hard drive uses a five-pin mini USB connector to connect to the computer.
True
False
Which devices were connected using the USB hub and appropriate cables in the summary?
External hard drive, printer, laser printer, scanner
Monitor, keyboard, mouse, speaker
Router, switch, modem, access point
Laptop, tablet, phone, camera
