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SK0-003 · Question #394

Which of the following interfaces can a dial-up modem use?

The correct answer is A. PCI. Internal dial-up modems commonly used the PCI expansion slot to connect to a computer's motherboard.

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Question

Which of the following interfaces can a dial-up modem use?

Options

  • APCI
  • BIDE
  • CSATA
  • DAGP

How the community answered

(54 responses)
  • A
    87% (47)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    7% (4)

Why each option

Internal dial-up modems commonly used the PCI expansion slot to connect to a computer's motherboard.

APCICorrect

Internal dial-up modems, particularly those prevalent in the late 1990s and early 2000s, commonly used the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) expansion bus interface to connect to a computer's motherboard and communicate with the system. This allowed the modem to be directly integrated into the PC.

BIDE

IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) is an interface primarily used for connecting hard drives and optical drives, not modems.

CSATA

SATA (Serial AT Attachment) is a newer interface primarily used for connecting storage devices like hard drives and SSDs, replacing IDE.

DAGP

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) is an interface specifically designed for connecting graphics cards to the motherboard, providing dedicated high-speed access for video data.

Concept tested: Computer expansion interfaces for modems

Topics

#modem interfaces#PCI#hardware interfaces

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