L01 Communication

What is another name for Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA)?

• Serial ATA

• Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE)

• Universal Serial Bus (USB)

• Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)

When was the Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment (PATA) launched?

• 1990

• 1986

• 2000

• 1980

What type of data transmission technology does PATA use?

• Serial data transmission

• Parallel data transmission

• Wireless data transmission

• Optical data transmission

What is the primary use of a PATA cable?

• To connect monitors to the computer

• To connect peripheral storage devices to the motherboard

• To connect printers to the computer

• To connect keyboards to the computer

What is serial transmission?

• Sending data bits simultaneously over multiple channels.

• Sending data bits one after another in a sequence over a single channel.

• Sending data bits in a random order over a single channel.

• Sending data bits one after another over multiple channels.

For what type of communication is serial transmission typically used?

• Short distance communication

• Long distance communication

• Both short and long distance communication

• Only for local area networks

What is a key advantage of serial transmission?

• It requires multiple lines (wires).

• It is faster than parallel transmission.

• It requires only one line (wire).

• It is more complex than parallel transmission.

When was SATA launched?

• 2001

• 2003

• 2005

• 2007

What does SATA stand for?

• Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

• Serial Advanced Transmission Attachment

• Serial Advanced Technology Adapter

• Serial Advanced Transmission Adapter

What type of transmission does SATA use?

• Parallel transmission

• Serial transmission

• Optical transmission

• Wireless transmission