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220-801 · Question #935

Which of the following cables is normally associated with a DB-15 connector?

The correct answer is B. VGA. The DB-15 connector (more precisely called DE-15 or HD-15) is the 15-pin, three-row D-sub connector used by VGA (Video Graphics Array) cables to carry analog video signals from a computer to a monitor. STP (A) is a type of Ethernet cable with a different connector type. DVI (C)…

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Question

Which of the following cables is normally associated with a DB-15 connector?

Options

  • ASTP
  • BVGA
  • CDVI
  • DRCA

How the community answered

(64 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    92% (59)
  • C
    5% (3)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

The DB-15 connector (more precisely called DE-15 or HD-15) is the 15-pin, three-row D-sub connector used by VGA (Video Graphics Array) cables to carry analog video signals from a computer to a monitor. STP (A) is a type of Ethernet cable with a different connector type. DVI (C) uses a larger, rectangular DVI connector. RCA (D) uses round push-in connectors common in audio/video equipment.

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#DB-15 connector#VGA cable#display connectors#video interface

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