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FC0-U61 · Question #333

Which of the following color code is used for a PS/2 keyboard connector on new motherboards?

The correct answer is A. Purple. PS/2 connectors are legacy ports used for keyboards and mice, and they typically follow a color-coding standard to differentiate between them.

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Question

Which of the following color code is used for a PS/2 keyboard connector on new motherboards?

Options

  • APurple
  • BPink
  • CGreen
  • DBlue

How the community answered

(18 responses)
  • A
    89% (16)
  • B
    6% (1)
  • D
    6% (1)

Why each option

PS/2 connectors are legacy ports used for keyboards and mice, and they typically follow a color-coding standard to differentiate between them.

APurpleCorrect

On new motherboards and for the PS/2 standard, the purple color code is used to designate the keyboard connector. This color-coding helps users correctly connect peripherals to the appropriate ports.

BPink

Pink is typically used for the microphone audio input jack, not a PS/2 keyboard connector.

CGreen

Green is typically used for the PS/2 mouse connector or the line-out audio jack, not the keyboard.

DBlue

Blue is commonly used for the line-in audio jack or sometimes for USB 3.0 ports, but not for PS/2 keyboard connectors.

Concept tested: PS/2 connector color codes

Topics

#PS/2 connector#keyboard interface#hardware standards

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