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.
Question
Which of the following interfaces can a dial-up modem use?
Options
- APCI
- BIDE
- CSATA
- DAGP
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A87% (47)
- B2% (1)
- C4% (2)
- D7% (4)
Why each option
Internal dial-up modems commonly used the PCI expansion slot to connect to a computer's motherboard.
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.
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) is an interface primarily used for connecting hard drives and optical drives, not modems.
SATA (Serial AT Attachment) is a newer interface primarily used for connecting storage devices like hard drives and SSDs, replacing IDE.
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
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