Where’s the video?

Which of these ports is typically NOT used for video output?

A) VGA

B) HDMI

C) USB

D) DVI

E) XBOX

The answer(s): C) USB and E) XBOX

Many LCD monitors include VGA, HDMI, and DVI ports. Monitors that include USB connectors are usually only USB hubs, and do not use the ports to transport a video signal.

Want to know more? Watch “I/O Interfaces.” If you look at the back of any computer, you’ll find many different ports staring back at you. In this video, you’ll learn to recognize some of the most common motherboard ports and connectors, including audio ports, video ports, and communication interfaces.