220-801 · Question #504
Joe, a user, needs to connect a MIDI device to his computer, but the PC does not have the appropriate port. Which of the following add-ons would MOST likely have the port the PC needs?
The correct answer is D. Sound Card. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) ports were traditionally included on sound cards, sharing the same DB-15 connector used for game ports. Adding a sound card to the PC would provide the MIDI port Joe needs to connect his MIDI device. Network Interface Cards (NICs)…
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Joe, a user, needs to connect a MIDI device to his computer, but the PC does not have the appropriate port. Which of the following add-ons would MOST likely have the port the PC needs?
Options
- ANetwork Interface Card
- BTV Capture Card
- CVideo Card
- DSound Card
How the community answered
(28 responses)- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
- D93% (26)
Explanation
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) ports were traditionally included on sound cards, sharing the same DB-15 connector used for game ports. Adding a sound card to the PC would provide the MIDI port Joe needs to connect his MIDI device. Network Interface Cards (NICs) provide Ethernet connectivity, TV capture cards enable video input from television sources, and video cards handle graphics output - none of these include MIDI ports.
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