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Basic Computer/IT QUESTION #2628
Question 1
What does it mean when hardware is described as 'BACKWARD COMPATIBLE'?
  • Older hardware can only work with other older hardware of the same generation
  • Newer hardware works exclusively with only the newest components available
  • Older hardware works with newer hardware✔️
  • Hardware that has been returned to the manufacturer for refurbishment
Correct Answer Explanation
Backward compatible means older hardware works with newer hardware. For example, a USB 3.0 port is backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices — you can plug in an older USB 2.0 flash drive into a newer USB 3.0 port and it will still function.