18 Questions
Which method of communication has been phased out in favor of HDMI connector?
Wired PS/2
What is the color code used to identify that a purple connector is for the keyboard and green connector is for the mouse?
Purple for keyboard, Green for mouse
What technologies are commonly used for wireless communication between devices?
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
What is the primary purpose of a 3.5mm audio jack on a computer?
Connect speakers and microphones
Which method of communication was commonly used to connect printers before being replaced by USB connections?
Wired Parallel
What type of programs are designed to perform specific tasks for users?
Application Software
What type of connection allows a computer to communicate with system peripherals like keyboard, mouse, and printer?
USB
Which connector is known for transmitting data at high rates, often used with external hard drives?
Firewire
What type of cable is used to transmit signals between a computer and network devices like routers or switches?
Ethernet
Which connector is primarily used for transmitting audio/video data from computers to projectors and televisions?
HDMI
What type of connector is commonly found on video cards, computer monitors, laptops, and projectors?
VGA
How do Firewire and USB differ significantly?
Availability and speed
What is the function of the Data Bus in a computer system?
Carries the actual data being processed from the CPU
Which bus is used by the CPU to communicate with devices contained within the computer?
Control Bus
What does the Address Bus in a computer system primarily do?
Carries the location of the data being sent
In computer networking, what enables computers to share information and resources?
Computer Network System
Which component is responsible for notifying the user if there is an error on saving a file?
Control Bus
What type of bus is primarily responsible for carrying the commands or instructions within a computer system?
Control Bus
Explore the evolution of computer connectivity methods from wired serial and parallel ports to PS/2 connectors, all eventually replaced by USB. Test your knowledge on the phased-out connection standards.
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