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Name two benefits of USB.
Short answer. Easy auto detection and it supplies power.
Name one drawback.
Short cables, about 5 m.
USB: plus and minus
| Benefit | Drawback |
|---|---|
| Auto detected | 5 m cable |
| Gives power | Can be slower |
| Standard | Many plugs |
Remember
| Benefits: easy, standard, power |
| Drawbacks: short cable |
Why is USB everywhere? USB is Universal Serial Bus. It is auto detected, but cables stop near five metres. It gives power, but can be slower. It is standard, with many plugs. Remember. Easy, standard, power. But short cables.
This clip is from the full lesson: Universal Serial Bus (USB) benefits and drawbacks — 6 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: Cambridge IGCSE Grade 10 Computer Science (0478)
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