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Question 233

A user is unable to plug a USB 3.0 device into a USB port. Upon inspection, a technician notices the USB 3.0 port appears to be slightly smaller than the other connections. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

  • A. A foreign object is stuck inside the port.
  • B. The cable connection utilized the wrong orientation.
  • C. The USB cable is physically damaged.
  • D. The USB port belongs to a different form factor.
Answer:

d

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simon2k
1 year, 2 months ago

D. The USB port belongs to a different form factor.

esco0710
1 year, 1 month ago

D
Different Form Factor: USB ports come in various sizes and form factors, such as Type-A, Type-B, Mini-USB, and Micro-USB. If the USB 3.0 device cannot fit into the port, it's possible that the port is of a different form factor, such as Micro-USB or Mini-USB, which are smaller than the standard Type-A port.