220-1101 · Question #797
Which of the following types of connectors does an IDE hard drive use for power?
The correct answer is C. Molex. IDE hard drives utilize a Molex connector for power, which is a standard 4-pin connector designed to provide 5V and 12V power to various internal computer components.
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Which of the following types of connectors does an IDE hard drive use for power?
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- AF type
- BSC
- CMolex
- DLightning
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Why each option
IDE hard drives utilize a Molex connector for power, which is a standard 4-pin connector designed to provide 5V and 12V power to various internal computer components.
F type connectors are typically used for coaxial cables, such as those for television or cable internet, not for powering internal computer components.
SC connectors are a type of fiber optic connector, used for data transmission over optical fibers, not for electrical power to hard drives.
Molex connectors are the standard 4-pin connectors used to supply power to IDE (PATA) hard drives and other older peripheral devices like optical drives. These connectors provide both 5-volt and 12-volt power rails necessary for the drive's operation.
Lightning connectors are proprietary Apple connectors used for mobile device charging and data transfer, not for internal PC hard drive power.
Concept tested: IDE power connector types
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