3.11. 2 - Understanding PCI and PCIe Technologies

Which of the following is a key feature of the PCI bus?

• It is processor dependent.

• It supports plug-and-play.

• It uses a shared bus for data transmission.

• It is primarily used for graphics cards.

What is the primary purpose of developing PCI to replace ISA and VESA bus standards?

• To increase the size of the bus.

• To improve data transfer rates and compatibility.

• To reduce the cost of components.

• To limit the number of connected devices.

Which devices commonly use the PCI bus?

• Printers and scanners.

• Sound cards and network cards.

• Monitors and keyboards.

• External hard drives and USB hubs.

How does PCIe differ from PCI in terms of data transmission?

• PCIe uses a shared bus, while PCI uses point-to-point connections.

• PCIe uses point-to-point connections, while PCI uses a shared bus.

• Both PCIe and PCI use point-to-point connections.

• Both PCIe and PCI use a shared bus.

What is the data transfer rate of a PCI bus running at 66 MHz?

• 133 MBps

• 266 MBps

• 100 MBps

• 200 MBps

Which of the following is true about PCIe's method of transmission?

• It is a parallel, half-duplex method.

• It is a serial, full-duplex method.

• It is a parallel, full-duplex method.

• It is a serial, half-duplex method.

What does it mean for PCI to be processor independent?

• The CPU and PCI bus cannot process concurrently.

• The CPU and PCI bus can process concurrently.

• The PCI bus requires a specific CPU type.

• The PCI bus can only process when the CPU is idle.

Which of the following best describes the PCIe connection types?

• Defined by the number of connected devices.

• Defined by the number of transmission lanes.

• Defined by the type of data being transferred.

• Defined by the speed of the connection.

What was the primary reason for developing PCIe to replace PCI, PCI-X, and AGP?

• To reduce the physical size of the slots.

• To provide a faster and more efficient data transfer method.

• To increase the number of available slots on a motherboard.

• To simplify the installation process of components.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the PCI bus?

• Processor independence.

• Plug-and-play support.

• Serial data transmission.

• Concurrent processing with the CPU.