Which of the following are keyboard connectors? (Select all that apply.) (Refer to Exhibit)
A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
E
Explanation:
The keyboard can be attached to a 180° DIN 5 connector or a mini-DIN 6 connector on the
motherboard . The mini-DIN 6 connector to which a keyboard is connected is usually color coded
purple.
Incorrect Answers:
A: The S-Video connector is usually located to the graphics card and is a mini-DIN 4 connector.
C: The PS/2 port on the motherboard is a mini-DIN 6 connector. The PS/2 port to which a mouse
is connected is usually color coded green.
D: The serial port on an Apple Macintosh computer is a mini-DIN 8 connector.References:David
Groth and Dan Newland, A+ Complete Study Guide (2nd Edition), Sybex, Alameda, CA, 2001, pp.
92, 196-216.