TestOut LabSim A+ Certification Practice Exam

What device typically uses a female TRS connector?

1. Microphone

2. Speaker

3. Network card

4. Monitor

The correct answer is: Speaker

A female TRS connector is typically used for audio connections and is designed to accept a male TRS connector, which is commonly found on audio cables. Speakers often utilize female TRS connectors to receive audio signals from a source, such as an audio interface or amplifier. The female TRS socket allows for a secure connection with a 1/4-inch or 3.5mm male TRS plug, commonly seen in many audio applications. Microphones can also use TRS connectors, specifically in professional audio setups, but they more frequently use XLR connectors or male TRS connectors. Network cards and monitors do not use TRS connectors; they have different types of connectors suited for data and video signals. Thus, speakers are the primary devices associated with female TRS connectors in the context of audio signal transmission.