To which of the following would you attach a serial mouse on a laptop?
A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
Explanation:
The serial mouse is attached to a serial port on a laptop. This would be a DB-9 male connector.
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.
B: 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.
C: The serial port on an Apple Macintosh computer is a mini-DIN 8 connector.References:DavidGroth and Dan Newland, A+ Complete Study Guide (2nd Edition), Sybex, Alameda, CA, 2001, pp.
92, 196-216.