Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Firewire

What is another name for IEEE 1394?

• Bluetooth

• Sony i.Link

• Thunderbolt

• USB

Which version of FireWire uses a 9-pin connector?

• FireWire 3200

• FireWire 800

• FireWire 400

• FireWire 1600

What is the maximum data transfer rate of FireWire 800?

• 200 Mbps

• 400 Mbps

• 800 Mbps

• 600 Mbps

Which type of devices can be connected using FireWire?

• Printers

• Scanners

• External hard drives

• Keyboards

What feature allows FireWire to provide power to connected devices?

• Data transfer rates

• Daisy chaining

• Backwards compatibility

• Power delivery

Which interface is faster - FireWire 400 or USB 2.0?

• FireWire 400

• USB 2.0

• Depends on the device

• Both are equal

What is the primary reason FireWire is popular among audio and video professionals?

• Low cost

• High data transfer speeds

• Compatibility with all devices

• Ease of use

Which interface has superseded FireWire for faster data transfer speeds?

• HDMI

• Thunderbolt

• VGA

• USB

What is the maximum data transfer rate of Thunderbolt?

• 1 Gbps

• 10 Gbps

• 800 Mbps

• 5 Gbps

Which operating system supports networking two computers via a FireWire cable?

• Android

• Windows

• Linux

• Mac OS X