
Understanding Legacy Ports and the Rise of USB
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Computers
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are USB ports more common than older port types?
They are compatible with more devices.
They are cheaper to produce.
They offer a more reliable connection.
They are more aesthetically pleasing.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key advantage of the PS2 port over its predecessors?
It provided a dedicated link for mice.
It was wireless.
It was more durable than USB.
It supported multiple devices simultaneously.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a reason for the decline of the PS2 port?
It was too expensive to produce.
It was slower than the Serial port.
It was not compatible with modern operating systems.
Its pin-based design made it fragile.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a unique feature of the Apple Desktop Bus?
It could be used for video output.
It was exclusive to gaming consoles.
It was the first wireless port.
It supported daisy chaining of devices.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major limitation of the Serial port?
It had a limited data transfer speed.
It could only connect to printers.
It required special drivers for all devices.
It was incompatible with Windows.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Parallel port become more popular than the Serial port for printers?
It was cheaper to manufacture.
It could deliver data and control signals simultaneously.
It was more compact.
It was wireless.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common use for the Parallel port besides connecting printers?
Connecting optical drives.
Connecting keyboards.
Connecting monitors.
Connecting speakers.
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