What’s behind port number 3?



You need to purchase a USB cable to charge your new mobile phone. Which kind of USB port would you commonly see on a desktop computer?

A) Type A

B) Type B

C) Mini B

D) Mini DIN

E) The weird looking square one. Or is it round?


The answer: A) Type A

Type A USB ports are common seen as USB connections on desktop and laptop computers.

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