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Which devices are interconnected by the data BUS?
Which devices are interconnected by the data BUS?
- Printer, Scanner, and Speaker
- Hard Drive, SSD, and CD/DVD drive
- Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse
- CPU, RAM, ROM, and I/O units (correct)
What is the primary function of the Data BUS?
What is the primary function of the Data BUS?
- To carry data in and out of the CPU (correct)
- To provide power to the CPU
- To process the data within the CPU
- To store the data in RAM and ROM
What do the data lines of the Data BUS usually start with?
What do the data lines of the Data BUS usually start with?
- "B" prefix
- "I" prefix
- "D" prefix (correct)
- "C" prefix
What are the BUSes also called in the context of data transfer?
What are the BUSes also called in the context of data transfer?
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Data BUS Overview
- Devices interconnected by the data BUS include the CPU, memory, and peripheral devices, facilitating communication between them.
- The primary function of the Data BUS is to transmit data between components in a computer system, enabling efficient data processing and operations.
- The data lines of the Data BUS usually start with a designation indicating the bus width, such as 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, or 64-bit, which defines the amount of data transmitted simultaneously.
- In the context of data transfer, buses are also referred to as channels or pathways, highlighting their role in connecting various system components for seamless data flow.
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