Ports & Buses MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

Which bus type is responsible for transferring data between the CPU and memory?

• A.Address Bus
• B.Data Bus
• C.Control Bus
• D.System Bus

What is the term used for the interface through which data can enter or exit a computer system?

• A.Slot
• B.Port
• C.Bus
• D.Socket

What role does the Control Bus serve in a computer system?

• A.To supply power to connected peripherals
• B.To carry data between the CPU and memory
• C.To provide the physical pathway for address information
• D.To transmit commands and control signals

What is the name of the bus that transfers data between the CPU and peripheral devices?

• A.Data bus
• B.Address bus
• C.Control bus
• D.System bus

What is the high-speed interface used to connect a graphics card directly to a computer's motherboard, primarily designed to enhance 3D graphics processing?

• A.PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
• B.AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)
• C.USB (Universal Serial Bus)
• D.IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)

How many types of buses are used in a computer system architecture?

• A.2
• B.3
• C.4
• D.5

What are the connections that facilitate communication between the CPU and other hardware devices called?

• A.Buses
• B.Ports
• C.Controllers
• D.Registers

What does the abbreviation 'AGP' stand for in computer technology?

• A.Advanced Graphics Port
• B.Automated Graphics Processor
• C.Accelerated Graphics Port
• D.Advanced General Port

Which interface is best suited for high-speed data transfer from external devices to a computer?

• A.USB 2.0
• B.USB 3.0
• C.FireWire 400
• D.eSATA

Which serial interface provides fast data transmission between devices and computers?

• A.Parallel port
• B.USB port
• C.PS/2 port
• D.Serial port (COM)