Refer to Exhibit:
To which of the following could you attach a mouse on an IBM PC? (Select all that apply.)
A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
Explanation:
The mouse can be attached to a DB-9 connector or a mini-DIN 6 connector on the motherboard.
The mini-DIN 6 connector to which a mouse is connected is usually color coded green.
Incorrect Answers:
A: 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.
C: 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.