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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>VGA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Firewire and USB differ significantly?

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

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

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

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