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Which of the following connection types is MOST likely to be used to connect an internal hard drive to a computer?
The correct answer is A. IDE. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), is an internal interface standard designed specifically for connecting storage devices such as hard drives and optical drives inside a computer. DVI is a video output connector used for monitors, Parallel…
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Which of the following connection types is MOST likely to be used to connect an internal hard drive to a computer?
Options
- AIDE
- BDVI
- CParallel
- DeSATA
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(28 responses)- A93% (26)
- B4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), is an internal interface standard designed specifically for connecting storage devices such as hard drives and optical drives inside a computer. DVI is a video output connector used for monitors, Parallel (DB-25) is an external port historically used for printers, and eSATA is the external version of SATA designed for devices outside the case. IDE is the only option among these that is an internal hard drive interface.
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