100-140 Question 73
Single answerA customer contacts you because their new smartphone is not charging with their older USB cable. Upon inspecting the cable, you notice it has a rectangular connector on one end and a smaller trapezoidal connector on the other end. The smartphone has an oval-shaped port. Which type of USB connector is compatible with the smartphone's port?
- A
USB-A
- B
USB-B
- C
USB-C
- D
Micro USB
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The smartphone described in the scenario has an oval-shaped port, which is indicative of a USB-C connector. USB-C is the standard for most modern smartphones due to its reversible design, faster data transfer speeds, and higher power delivery capabilities. The older cable described in the scenario, with a rectangular USB-A connector and a trapezoidal Micro USB connector, is not compatible with the USB-C port on the smartphone.
- A. Incorrect.
USB-A is a rectangular connector commonly found on older devices, such as computers, and is not compatible with the oval-shaped port on the smartphone.
- B. Incorrect.
USB-B is a larger, square-shaped connector typically used for printers and other peripherals, and it does not match the smartphone's oval-shaped port.
- C. Correct.
USB-C is an oval-shaped, reversible connector that is widely used in modern devices, including smartphones, making it the correct option for the described scenario.
- D. Incorrect.
Micro USB is a smaller, trapezoidal connector used in older smartphones and devices, but it is not compatible with the oval-shaped port described in this scenario.