Answer :
Final answer:
The statement that a USB hub will not function when connected to more than 5 hubs away from the root port is true, as this is a limitation set by the USB specification due to signal timing and power constraints. Hence the correct option would be option a.
Explanation:
The correct answer to the question is a) True. According to the USB specification, a device will malfunction if it is connected to the computer (the root port) through more than five cascaded hubs. This is because USB has a limit on the number of hubs that can be connected in series due to signal timing and power constraints. Similar to the example statement, if an electrical outlet is not functioning properly, then any device, such as a coffeemaker, would also fail to work when plugged into it. When it comes to USB hubs, being connected to more than 5 hubs away from the root port is analogous to an electrical fault—a breakdown in the required operating conditions leading to a failure in functionality.
