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220-301 · Question #1798

While installing a printer, the A+ Certified Technician discovers that it can be installed via a Parallel Port and also via a USB Port. Which port should be used?

The correct answer is C. the USB Port because even though it is a serial connection, it is much faster and more reliable. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

While installing a printer, the A+ Certified Technician discovers that it can be installed via a Parallel Port and also via a USB Port. Which port should be used?

Options

  • Athe USB Port because it is slower and more reliable than theParallel Port
  • BtheParallel Port because it is more reliable than the USB Port
  • Cthe USB Port because even though it is a serial connection, it is much faster and more reliable
  • DtheParallel Port because it has more wires for data transfer than the USB Port and is therefore

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  • A
    9% (5)
  • B
    5% (3)
  • C
    84% (48)
  • D
    2% (1)

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