History of Computer Connectivity
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Which method of communication has been phased out in favor of HDMI connector?

  • Wired Audio Jacks
  • Wired Serial
  • Wired Parallel
  • Wired PS/2 (correct)

What is the color code used to identify that a purple connector is for the keyboard and green connector is for the mouse?

  • Pink for keyboard, Blue for mouse
  • Purple for keyboard, Green for mouse (correct)
  • Green for keyboard, Purple for mouse
  • Blue for keyboard, Pink for mouse

What technologies are commonly used for wireless communication between devices?

  • NFC and Infrared
  • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (correct)
  • FM Radio and AM Radio
  • LTE and Ethernet

What is the primary purpose of a 3.5mm audio jack on a computer?

<p>Connect speakers and microphones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of communication was commonly used to connect printers before being replaced by USB connections?

<p>Wired Parallel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of programs are designed to perform specific tasks for users?

<p>Application Software (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of connection allows a computer to communicate with system peripherals like keyboard, mouse, and printer?

<p>USB (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which connector is known for transmitting data at high rates, often used with external hard drives?

<p>Firewire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cable is used to transmit signals between a computer and network devices like routers or switches?

<p>Ethernet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which connector is primarily used for transmitting audio/video data from computers to projectors and televisions?

<p>HDMI (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of connector is commonly found on video cards, computer monitors, laptops, and projectors?

<p>VGA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Firewire and USB differ significantly?

<p>Availability and speed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Data Bus in a computer system?

<p>Carries the actual data being processed from the CPU (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bus is used by the CPU to communicate with devices contained within the computer?

<p>Control Bus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Address Bus in a computer system primarily do?

<p>Carries the location of the data being sent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In computer networking, what enables computers to share information and resources?

<p>Computer Network System (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for notifying the user if there is an error on saving a file?

<p>Control Bus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bus is primarily responsible for carrying the commands or instructions within a computer system?

<p>Control Bus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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