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220-1201 Practice Question: A technician is setting up a conference room and…
A technician is setting up a conference room and needs to connect a laptop to a projector that only has a VGA input. The laptop has an HDMI output. Which adapter should the technician use?
⚠ Common exam trap
220-1201 often tests connector compatibility; candidates must match the laptop's actual output (HDMI) to the projector's input (VGA) and not be distracted by other adapter types.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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HDMI to VGA adapter
The laptop has an HDMI output and the projector only accepts VGA, so the correct adapter is HDMI to VGA. This converts the digital HDMI signal to the analog VGA signal required by the projector.
Answer analysis
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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HDMI to DVI adapter
Why it's wrong here
An HDMI to DVI adapter facilitates a digital-to-digital connection, converting the HDMI signal to DVI. While both HDMI and DVI are digital video interfaces, this adapter would not enable connection to a projector that only accepts an analog VGA input. It fails to perform the necessary digital-to-analog signal conversion required to display the laptop's output on the VGA projector.
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USB-C to VGA adapter
Why it's wrong here
A USB-C to VGA adapter is designed to connect devices with a USB-C port, often supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode, to a VGA display. However, the question specifies the laptop has an HDMI output port, not a USB-C port. Therefore, this adapter cannot physically connect to the laptop, rendering it incompatible regardless of its ability to convert to VGA.
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HDMI to VGA adapter
Why this is correct
An HDMI to VGA adapter is the correct solution because it actively converts the digital video and audio signal from the laptop's HDMI output into an analog video signal compatible with the projector's VGA input. HDMI is a digital interface, while VGA is an analog interface, requiring an active converter to bridge this fundamental difference. This adapter performs the necessary signal transformation, enabling the display of the laptop's content on the older VGA projector.
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DisplayPort to VGA adapter
Why it's wrong here
A DisplayPort to VGA adapter is used to convert a digital DisplayPort signal from a source device to an analog VGA signal for a display. While it performs the correct digital-to-analog conversion for VGA, it is unsuitable for this scenario because the laptop's video output port is HDMI, not DisplayPort. The physical and electrical interfaces are different, preventing a connection between the laptop and this specific adapter.
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