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Difficulty: EasyMobile Device Ports and Accessories

A smartphone user needs to purchase a cable that features a symmetrical, reversible physical connector capable of carrying power, data, and video signals on modern mobile devices. Which connector type satisfies these physical characteristics?

  1. USB Type-CAnswer
  2. B
    Thunderbolt 4 protocol controller
  3. C
    SO-DIMM connector
  4. D
    IMEI module port

Answer

USB Type-C
The USB Type-C connector is a modern 24-pin compact port standard featuring a symmetrical, reversible design that allows insertion in either orientation while supporting data, charging, and display capabilities.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the physical design requirements described in the scenario.
The requirement calls for a symmetrical, reversible physical connector used on modern mobile devices for power, video, and data.
USB Type-C was engineered specifically to replace legacy directional connectors with a compact, 24-pin reversible shape.
2
Distinguish between physical connector form factors and internal hardware/identifiers.
USB Type-C refers to the physical port interface, whereas Thunderbolt is a protocol, SO-DIMM is internal memory, and IMEI is a device serial number.
Connecting external cables requires selecting the correct physical port type.

Key Concept

Mobile Device USB Type-C Connector Characteristics
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Mobile Device Ports and Accessories

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