Which of the following USB versions features a transfer rate of 5 Gbps?

The version of USB that features a transfer rate of 5 Gbps is USB 3.0. This version significantly improved data transfer speeds compared to its predecessors. USB 3.0 introduced a new architecture that allowed for higher performance, which is essential for tasks that require faster data transfer, such as video editing and transferring large files.

USB 3.0 also used a new connector that included additional pins to support the higher speeds. It's important to note that USB 3.1 Gen 1 is essentially the same as USB 3.0, as it retained the 5 Gbps speed while introducing better power management and data handling, but it is technically considered a different specification.

In contrast, USB 1.1 has a maximum transfer rate of 12 Mbps and USB 2.0 has a maximum of 480 Mbps, both of which are significantly lower than 5 Gbps. This makes USB 3.0, and also USB 3.1 Gen 1, the correct answers for achieving the 5 Gbps transfer rate.