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