CompTIA A+ Core 1 · 220-1101
Objective 3.1: Explain basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes
Practice questions for A+ Core 1 objective 3.1, “Explain basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.” Every question is original, written to the 220-1101 exam objectives, and comes with a full explanation — answer them below to see instant grading.
This objective sits in Domain 3.0: Hardware, which is about 25% of the exam — so mastering it moves your readiness score meaningfully.
1.Which USB connector type is reversible and used on both hosts and devices in USB 3.1 and later standards?
2.Which USB version introduced the blue-colored Type-A connector to visually distinguish it from USB 2.0 ports on devices?
3.A technician is working on a legacy server with a 68-pin wide connector used for hard drives and tape drives. Which interface is this?
4.Which cable standard supports data rates up to 40 Gbps using Cat 8 copper and is designed for data center top-of-rack switch connections?
5.A technician needs to connect a new monitor that supports 144 Hz refresh rate at 2560x1440 resolution. Which cable interface can reliably support this without an adapter?
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