A+ Connector Quiz: USB-C, Lightning or Thunderbolt?

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1. Which Thunderbolt generation introduced USB-C as the physical connector format?

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A+ Connector Quiz: Usb-c, Lightning Or Thunderbolt? - Quiz

Test your knowledge of modern connector types used in computing. This quiz covers Connector Types (A+) including USB-C, Lightning, and Thunderbolt\u2014essential protocols for the CompTIA A+ certification. Understand the differences in speed, power delivery, compatibility, and use cases across devices to master hardware connectivity.

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2. Which standard is specifically designed for high-speed data transfer and video output on professional workstations?

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3. USB-C can deliver power in both directions, allowing devices to charge each other.

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4. What does MagSafe on newer iPhones supplement as an alternative to Lightning for charging?

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5. Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 connectors are physically identical in appearance.

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6. Which connector type is most commonly used for external hard drives and monitors on modern computers?

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7. Lightning connectors support audio output through analog circuitry in the connector itself.

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8. Thunderbolt 4 requires USB-C connectors and supports up to what data speed?

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9. What is the data transfer speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2 over USB-C?

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10. USB-C connectors are found on modern laptops, phones, and tablets from multiple manufacturers.

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11. Which connector type supports Thunderbolt 3 data speeds of up to 40 Gbps?

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12. Lightning connectors are backward compatible with older USB connectors found on iPhones.

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13. The maximum power delivery supported by USB-C with USB PD 3.0 is approximately how many watts?

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14. Thunderbolt connectors on Intel-based systems use which physical connector shape?

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15. USB-C can support video output through which protocol standards?

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16. Lightning connectors use an 8-pin design primarily found on which Apple devices?

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17. Thunderbolt 3 combines Thunderbolt protocol with which other standard?

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18. What is the primary advantage of USB Power Delivery (USB PD) with USB-C?

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19. USB-C connectors are reversible, meaning they can be inserted in either orientation.

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20. Lightning connectors are proprietary to which company?

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Which Thunderbolt generation introduced USB-C as the physical...
Which standard is specifically designed for high-speed data transfer...
USB-C can deliver power in both directions, allowing devices to charge...
What does MagSafe on newer iPhones supplement as an alternative to...
Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 connectors are physically identical in...
Which connector type is most commonly used for external hard drives...
Lightning connectors support audio output through analog circuitry in...
Thunderbolt 4 requires USB-C connectors and supports up to what data...
What is the data transfer speed of USB 3.1 Gen 2 over USB-C?
USB-C connectors are found on modern laptops, phones, and tablets from...
Which connector type supports Thunderbolt 3 data speeds of up to 40...
Lightning connectors are backward compatible with older USB connectors...
The maximum power delivery supported by USB-C with USB PD 3.0 is...
Thunderbolt connectors on Intel-based systems use which physical...
USB-C can support video output through which protocol standards?
Lightning connectors use an 8-pin design primarily found on which...
Thunderbolt 3 combines Thunderbolt protocol with which other standard?
What is the primary advantage of USB Power Delivery (USB PD) with...
USB-C connectors are reversible, meaning they can be inserted in...
Lightning connectors are proprietary to which company?
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