SK0-003 · Question #535
Which of the following bus types requires termination using a separate device?
The correct answer is D. SCSI. Certain older parallel bus types require termination at both ends to prevent signal reflections and ensure data integrity.
Question
Which of the following bus types requires termination using a separate device?
Options
- ASATA
- BCD-ROM drive
- CUSB
- DSCSI
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(30 responses)- A7% (2)
- B3% (1)
- D90% (27)
Why each option
Certain older parallel bus types require termination at both ends to prevent signal reflections and ensure data integrity.
SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is a serial interface with point-to-point connections that do not require explicit termination.
A CD-ROM drive is a device, not a bus type, and its connection (e.g., PATA or SATA) determines any termination requirements, not the drive itself.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a serial bus that uses a host-centric topology and does not require manual termination.
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a parallel bus type that requires a terminator at each physical end of the SCSI chain to absorb electrical signals and prevent reflections, which could corrupt data transmission.
Concept tested: SCSI bus termination
Source: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/aix/7.2?topic=SCSI-cable-termination
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