Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Molex Connector

What is a Molex connector commonly used for?

• Operating kitchen appliances

• Connecting external monitors

• Charging mobile phones

• Powering internal computer components

How many pins does the Molex 4-pin 8981 power connector contain?

• Five pins

• Two pins

• Three pins

• Four pins

Which color pin is not present in the Molex 4-pin 8981 power connector?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Black

• Red

What is the purpose of the receptacle attached to the power supply in relation to the Molex connector?

• To change the connector color

• To lock the connector in place

• To increase power consumption

• To provide data transfer

Which type of storage devices often use newer types of connectors instead of the Molex 8981 connector?

• CD-ROMs

• HDDs

• Floppy Disks

• SSDs

What is the name of the motherboard connector from the Molex family?

• Mini-Fit Jr.

• TechLink

• PowerMax

• PanelMate

Which company pioneered the two-piece electrical connectors that became standard in computers and electronics?

• Microsoft Corporation

• Molex Connector Company

• IBM

• Apple Inc.

What is the color of the second black pin in the Molex 4-pin 8981 power connector?

• Black

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

Which type of devices are powered by the Molex 4-pin 8981 power connector?

• Printers

• Storage devices

• Webcams

• Keyboards

What helped the Molex 8981 connector become the standard power connector in desktop computers for several decades?

• Complex design

• Limited availability

• Simple and inexpensive design

• Expensive materials