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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Which of the following ports is also known as PS/2?
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- A6-pin Mini-DIN connector
- B5-pin DIN connector
- C4-pin Mini-DIN connector
- DUSB connector
How the community answered
(56 responses)- A91% (51)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D5% (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.
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.
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.
A 4-pin Mini-DIN connector is typically associated with the S-Video port for video signals, not the PS/2 port.
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
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