Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - MCA

What does MCA stand for?

• Micro Channel Architecture

• Multiple Card Attachment

• Memory Control Access

• Main Computer Adapter

Which expansion bus was created by IBM for PS/2 desktop computers?

• ISA

• AGP

• MCA

• PCI

What does an expansion bus allow in a computer?

• Increase RAM capacity

• Connect additional cards to the motherboard

• Improve processor speed

• Enhance display resolution

Which of the following is NOT an I/O port expanded by MCA architecture?

• USB

• HDMI

• SCSI

• Firewire

Why did other manufacturers hesitate to adopt the MCA standard?

• It was slower than the AT and ISA buses

• It was not compatible with other standards

• It was too expensive to implement

• It required specialized software

Which expansion buses are more widely used today compared to MCA?

• MCA and ISA

• PCI and AGP

• SCSI and USB

• Firewire and DVI

What was the main advantage of MCA over AT and ISA buses?

• Better graphics support

• More I/O ports

• Faster speed

• Smaller size

What discouraged other manufacturers from adopting the MCA standard?

• Lack of technical support

• Proprietary nature

• High licensing fees

• Limited compatibility

Which company created the MCA architecture?

• Apple

• Microsoft

• IBM

• Dell

Which of the following is NOT a connection expanded by MCA architecture?

• HDMI

• Firewire

• DVI

• AGP