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USB and Firewire Quiz

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

A peripheral is a hardware device that is controlled by software and you must install both the hardware and software.
 

 2. 

Each device on an IEEE 1394 network can communicate with any other device on the network without involving the CPU.
 

 3. 

USB allows 'hot swapping'.
 

 4. 

You can network using USB.
 

 5. 

You can network using Firewire.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 6. 

The IEEE 1394.A allows cable lengths of up to ____ meters.
a.
2.5
b.
3.0
c.
4.5
d.
6.0
 

 7. 

The IEEE 1394.A-compliant devices are ____.
a.
bidirectional
b.
hot-pluggable
c.
serial
d.
mono-phasic
 

Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
 

 8. 

The firewire port for this cable would:
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 a.
Support up to 127 devices
 c.
Not be powered
 b.
Be powered
 d.
Support up to 63 devices
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 9. 

IEEE 1394.B will support speeds up to ____________________ gbps.
 

 

 10. 

USB and FireWire devices are ___-_____, allowing a user to connect them and use them without restarting the computer.
 

 



 
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