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Dive deep into the fascinating world of Ports with our comprehensive set of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). This page is dedicated to exploring the fundamental concepts and intricacies of Ports, a crucial aspect of Computer Hardware. In this section, you will encounter a diverse range of MCQs that cover various aspects of Ports, from the basic principles to advanced topics. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to challenge your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this critical subcategory within Computer Hardware.

Check out the MCQs below to embark on an enriching journey through Ports. Test your knowledge, expand your horizons, and solidify your grasp on this vital area of Computer Hardware.

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Q11.

What do you need to check serial and parallel port?

Port adapter

Logic probe

Loopback plug

All of the above

Discuss

Answer: (c).Loopback plug

Q12.

A COM port is a _____ port.

parallel

serial

static

multi

Discuss

Answer: (b).serial

Q13.

What is the most significant difference between the USB and IEEE1394 standards?

IEEE 1394 is faster

USB does not support USB

USB is plug and play

IEEE 1394 is hot swappable

Discuss

Answer: (a).IEEE 1394 is faster

Q14.

When installing an internal modem, all of the following IRQ's can be used except?

All of the above

Discuss

Answer: (c).14

Q15.

An IRQ allow interface cards to:

Interrupt the CPU to request service

Pass data to the CPU to be processed

Pass data from one card to another

Pass data to the computers memory

Discuss

Answer: (a).Interrupt the CPU to request service

Q16.

The place on your system unit through which information and instructions flow to your computer system referred to as a:

Bus

Port

Card

Circuit

Discuss

Answer: (b).Port

Q17.

What should be installed first, the USB device or the USB driver?

USB device

USB driver

It doesn’t matter

It depends on the device

Discuss

Answer: (b).USB driver

Q18.

Classic DMA is used on most systems only by the ____.

floppy drive

keyboard

printer

processor

Discuss

Answer: (a).floppy drive

Q19.

What determines the type of case a motherboard needs and provides maximum expansion slot limit?

Chipset

Component

Expansion slot

Form factor

Discuss

Answer: (d).Form factor

Q20.

The transformation between the Parallel and serial ports is done with the help of ______.

Flip flops

Logic circuits

shift registers

None of the above

Discuss

Answer: (c).shift registers

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