CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) — Question 194

A user is unable to plug a USB 3.0 device into a USB port. Upon inspection, a technician notices the USB 3.0 port appears to be slightly smaller than the other connections. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

Answer options

• A. A foreign object is stuck inside the port.
• B. The cable connection utilized the wrong orientation.
• C. The USB cable is physically damaged.
• D. The USB port belongs to a different form factor.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The most likely reason for this issue is that the USB port belongs to a different form factor, which would explain why the USB 3.0 device cannot fit. The other options do not address the specific issue of size discrepancy in the port itself, as foreign objects, incorrect orientation, or cable damage would not typically result in a visibly smaller port.