Free CompTIA A+ 220-802 Practice Question
Which connector type is most commonly found in the newest iOS devices?
Firewire
Mini USB
Lightning Cable
30 Pin Apple Connector
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Answer Description
This question could be tricky if you're not an avid iOS user. Firewire, 30 Pin, and Lightning cables are all Apple cable/connector types. However, new iOS devices use Lightning cables which replaced the 30 Pin connector type.
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Lightning is a proprietary computer bus and power connector, created and designed by Apple Inc. It was introduced on September 12, 2012, in conjunction with the iPhone 5, to replace its predecessor, the 30-pin dock connector. The Lightning connector is used to connect Apple mobile devices like iPhones, iPads, and iPods to host computers, external monitors, cameras, USB battery chargers, and other peripherals. Using 8 pins instead of 30, Lightning is much smaller than its predecessor. The Lightning connector is reversible. The plug is indented on each side to match up with corresponding points inside the receptacle to retain the connection.In 2018, Apple began transitioning to USB-C on iPad Pros and accessories. In response to legislation to standardize charging ports passed in 2022, Apple said it would comply with regulations. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus and the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, announced on September 12, 2023, became the first iPhones to use USB-C, and the last few Lightning accessories will make the transition by 2025.
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