3.3.3 to 3.3.4 Review
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- Q1Which of the following is a common type of connector used for a serial port?DB-9USB-CHDMIRJ-4530s
- Q2What is the difference between a serial port and a parallel port?A serial port uses a DB-25 connector, while a parallel port uses a DB-9 connector.A serial port transmits data one bit at a time, while a parallel port transmits data multiple bits at a time.A parallel port is more commonly used in modern computers than a serial port.A serial port has faster data transfer rates than a parallel port.30s
- Q3Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a serial port for data transfer?Higher cost of cables and connectorsLimited compatibility with modern devicesMore susceptible to interference from external sourcesSlower data transfer speeds compared to parallel ports30s
- Q4Which of the following is a common usage of a parallel port?Connecting to a WiFi networkConnecting a printerCharging a smartphone wirelesslyPairing Bluetooth devices30s
- Q5Which type of connector is commonly used for a parallel port?DB-25 connectorHDMI connectorThunderbolt connectorUSB-C connector30s
- Q6In terms of data transfer, how does a parallel port differ from a serial port?Parallel ports are no longer used in modern computers, unlike serial ports.Parallel ports have slower data transfer rates compared to serial ports.Parallel ports transfer multiple bits of data simultaneously, while serial ports transmit one bit at a time.Parallel ports use optical cables, while serial ports use copper cables.30s
- Q7Which communication standard is commonly associated with parallel ports?BluetoothUSBCentronicsEthernet30s
- Q8What is the color commonly associated with parallel port connectors?RedPurpleGreenYellow30s
- Q9What is the most common type of data cable used to connect a parallel port to a printer?Fiber optic cableCoaxial cableIEEE 1284 cableHDMI cable30s
- Q10When referring to computer hardware, what is a game port used for?Printing documentsTransferring files between devicesConnecting joysticks and other game controllersCharging laptops30s
- Q11Which of the following is a common type of connector used in game ports for connecting peripherals to computers?DB-15 connectorHDMI connectorEthernet connectorUSB-C connector30s
- Q12What type of connector does a PS/2 port typically have?USBVGAMini-DINHDMI30s
- Q13Which color is commonly associated with a PS/2 port for keyboards?PurpleYellowGreenBlue30s
- Q14Why are PS/2 ports considered less common on modern computers?Because PS/2 ports are more expensive to manufacture.Because PS/2 ports are incompatible with newer peripherals.Because PS/2 ports are prone to data transfer errors.Because USB ports have become the standard for connecting peripherals.30s
- Q15Which of the following devices is NOT commonly connected to a PS/2 port?KeyboardExternal Hard DriveBarcode ScannerMouse30s