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WorksheetsTechnical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - KVM Switch
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does KVM stand for?
Kernel Version Manager
Keep Virtual Memory
Key Video Monitor
Keyboard, Video, and Mouse
Why might software programmers use a KVM switch?
To watch movies
To play video games
To browse the internet
To test software on multiple platforms
How do network administrators benefit from using KVM switches?
Write documents
Play music
Edit photos
Monitor and control multiple servers at a time
How can a KVM switch be useful for home users?
To have two computers share the same monitor, keyboard, and mouse
To exercise
To cook food
To do laundry
What type of connection do most keyboards and mice use with KVM switches?
Ethernet
HDMI
Bluetooth
USB
What ports may older models of KVM switches include?
HDMI or DisplayPort ports
PS/2 or serial ports
USB or Thunderbolt ports
VGA or DVI ports
How many computers can some KVM switches support at once?
Two
Eight or more
Six
Four
What can pressing a button on a KVM switch allow an administrator to do?
Increase the volume
View the display of any connected machine and control it with a single keyboard and mouse
Turn off the power
Change the color of the display
Why is using a KVM switch beneficial in terms of desk clutter?
Has no effect on clutter
Reduces clutter by removing the monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Increases clutter by adding more devices
Reduces clutter by allowing multiple machines to share the same monitor, keyboard, and mouse
What should you ensure when using a KVM switch for your computer setup?
Don't worry about the ports
Use any random ports
Ignore the ports
Make sure the ports match the display and input devices you are going to use with it
