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220-1201 Practice Question: A customer reports that their external hard…
A customer reports that their external hard drive, which uses a USB-C connection, is not being recognized by their laptop. The drive works fine on another computer. The laptop has only USB-A ports. Which adapter should be used to connect the drive?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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USB-C male to USB-A female adapter
USB-C to USB-A adapters are common for connecting newer devices to older ports. The correct answer is a USB-C male to USB-A female adapter, which allows the drive's USB-C cable to plug into a USB-A port.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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USB-A male to USB-C male cable
Why it's wrong here
This would connect a USB-A device to a USB-C port, but the laptop has USB-A ports, not USB-C.
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USB-C male to USB-A female adapter
Why this is correct
This adapter converts the drive's USB-C plug to fit into a USB-A port, enabling connection to the laptop.
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USB-C female to USB-A female adapter
Why it's wrong here
This would have two female ends, requiring two male cables, which is not a standard solution for this scenario.
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USB-A female to USB-C female adapter
Why it's wrong here
This would have two female ends, which cannot directly connect the drive's male USB-C plug to the laptop's USB-A port.
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