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FC0-U61 · Question #307

Which of the following ports is also known as PS/2?

The correct answer is A. 6-pin Mini-DIN connector. The PS/2 port, widely used for connecting keyboards and mice, is formally known as a 6-pin Mini-DIN connector.

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Question

Which of the following ports is also known as PS/2?

Options

  • A6-pin Mini-DIN connector
  • B5-pin DIN connector
  • C4-pin Mini-DIN connector
  • DUSB connector

How the community answered

(56 responses)
  • A
    91% (51)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    5% (3)

Why each option

The PS/2 port, widely used for connecting keyboards and mice, is formally known as a 6-pin Mini-DIN connector.

A6-pin Mini-DIN connectorCorrect

The PS/2 port, commonly found on older computers for connecting keyboards and mice, is technically a 6-pin Mini-DIN connector, distinguished by its small, round shape with six pins.

B5-pin DIN connector

A 5-pin DIN connector was used for older PC keyboards before the PS/2 standard, but it is not what is referred to as PS/2.

C4-pin Mini-DIN connector

A 4-pin Mini-DIN connector is typically associated with the S-Video port for video signals, not the PS/2 port.

DUSB connector

A USB connector is a completely different type of port and interface standard for peripherals, not related to PS/2.

Concept tested: PS/2 connector identification

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/component-guidelines/ps2-keyboard-and-mouse-support

Topics

#PS/2 port#Mini-DIN connector#hardware ports

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