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Difficulty: EasyMobile Device Ports and Accessories

A technician is inspecting a mobile device that features a physical USB Type-C port marked with a small lightning bolt icon printed next to it. Which standard or feature is specifically indicated by this symbol?

  1. Thunderbolt protocol support, providing high-speed data throughput and video output capabilitiesAnswer
  2. B
    Guaranteed Thunderbolt protocol capabilities on any standard USB Type-C cable connected to the port
  3. C
    A prompt to initiate a deep battery discharge calibration routine whenever an accessory is connected
  4. D
    Direct external port compatibility for installing SO-DIMM memory expansion modules

Answer

Thunderbolt protocol support, providing high-speed data throughput and video output capabilities
The lightning bolt icon printed adjacent to a physical USB Type-C port explicitly signifies host support for the Thunderbolt protocol, enabling features such as high-bandwidth data transfers, PCIe tunneling, and DisplayPort video output.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the physical port type and accompanying symbol
The port is a physical USB Type-C port labeled with a lightning bolt icon.
Hardware manufacturers use the lightning bolt icon to designate host port support for Thunderbolt technology.
2
Determine the functional capabilities associated with that standard
Thunderbolt ports support enhanced data bandwidth, PCIe tunneling, and native display signals over the USB Type-C connector.
Recognizing port symbols ensures proper selection of compatible docking stations, external displays, and storage accessories.

Key Concept

Identifying mobile device port symbols and distinguishing protocol capabilities from physical connector form factors
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Mobile Device Ports and Accessories

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