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Single answerA user is attempting to connect an older monitor with a VGA port to a modern laptop that only has an HDMI output. What is the most appropriate solution to enable the connection?
- A
Use a VGA to HDMI converter.
- B
Use a direct VGA cable without a converter.
- C
Use an HDMI to VGA converter.
- D
Use a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
When connecting devices with incompatible ports, such as HDMI and VGA, a converter is necessary to translate the digital signal from HDMI to the analog signal required by VGA. HDMI to VGA converters are specifically designed for this purpose, making option 3 the most appropriate solution.
- A. Incorrect.
This would not work because VGA is an analog signal, while HDMI is a digital signal. A simple VGA to HDMI cable cannot handle the signal conversion.
- B. Incorrect.
A direct VGA cable does not perform signal conversion and would not work between these two incompatible ports.
- C. Correct.
This is the correct option because an HDMI to VGA converter is specifically designed to convert the digital HDMI signal to an analog VGA signal, allowing compatibility between the modern laptop and the older monitor.
- D. Incorrect.
While a USB-C to HDMI adapter could be used if the laptop supports USB-C, it would not solve the issue of connecting to the VGA-only monitor.