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220-801 · Question #877

After setting up a new computer, a user states that the mouse and keyboard will not work. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason?

The correct answer is B. The PS/2 connectors are switched. It is normal to switch the PS/2 connectors in older computers. PS/2 connectors are present side by side at the back of a computer casing. Both are colored to avoid switching but sometimes the keyboard is switched to a mouse PS/2 port and the mouse is connected to keyboard PS/2…

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Question

After setting up a new computer, a user states that the mouse and keyboard will not work. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason?

Options

  • AThe network cable is disconnected
  • BThe PS/2 connectors are switched
  • CThe USB connectors are switched
  • DThe hard drive is unplugged

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    93% (37)
  • C
    3% (1)

Explanation

It is normal to switch the PS/2 connectors in older computers. PS/2 connectors are present side by side at the back of a computer casing. Both are colored to avoid switching but sometimes the keyboard is switched to a mouse PS/2 port and the mouse is connected to keyboard PS/2 port. So first check PS/2 connector to see whether the problem lies with PS/2 connectors.

Topics

#PS/2 connectors#input devices#hardware installation#keyboard mouse

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