How to Answer: What does USB stand for, and what are some common USB components?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an IT Support job interview.
3. What does USB stand for, and what are some common USB components?
How to Answer
This question has two parts. It first asks for a definition, followed by examples of the concept. During an interview, you should pay strict attention to the questions you are asked. This will enable you to provide a correct answer and to answer the question completely. Many candidates will begin to formulate the answer in their mind even before the interviewer is finished asking the question. This can be dangerous in that you may miss parts of the question and possibly answer incorrectly. Another good practice is to pause 2 to 3 seconds after the interviewer has finished asking the question before you begin to answer it. This will ensure that you do not 'step on' the interviewer's questioning and that you have taken the time to understand the question thoroughly.
Written by William Swansen on November 4th, 2020
Answer Example
"USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. The current USB version is 3.0. Some common USB components include memory sticks, external disk drives, audio peripherals, and any other device you need to connect to the computer externally."
Written by William Swansen on November 4th, 2020