CompTIA A+ Certification: Mastering IDE and SCSI Interfaces

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1. What is covered in the CompTIA+ Installing IDE & SCSI Devices tutorial?

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The correct answer specifically mentions the coverage of IDE & SCSI devices in the tutorial, while the incorrect answers do not relate to the topic of the question.

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Explore the essentials of installing IDE and SCSI devices in this focused quiz. Learn about different hardware interfaces, their configuration, and troubleshooting techniques. This quiz is ideal for IT professionals and students preparing for CompTIA A+ certification, enhancing practical skills in computer hardware management.

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2. Which interface is used to connect Mass Storage media devices to the computer, including Hard Disks and CDROMs?

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The question refers to IDE interfaces, not SATA, PCI Express, or USB interfaces. IDE is the most common interface used to connect Mass Storage media devices to a computer.

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3. What is the next generation of IDE interface developed by Western Digital and used on IBM compatible computers?

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The correct answer is 'CompTIA+ Installing IDE & SCSI Devices - EIDE Card 3,' as it accurately describes the next generation of IDE interface developed by Western Digital and used on IBM compatible computers.

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4. What is the actual name of the mass storage device interface often called the IDE and EIDE interface?

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ATA / ATAPI is the actual name of the mass storage device interface often called the IDE and EIDE interface. SCSI / SAS, USB / Thunderbolt, and PCI / PCIe are different types of interfaces for connecting devices to computers.

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5. What standard was approved in 1996 by ANSI and introduced the new PIO modes of 3 and 4, with a transfer rate of up to 16.6 MBps, supporting DMA modes 1 and 2, LBA support, and disks up to 8.4 GB?
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6. What is ATA/ATAPI (Cont...)?

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ATAPI is an extension of ATA that supports devices like CD-ROMs, DVD drives, tape disks, and other computer peripherals. It was a separate standard from ATA until the release of ATA-4 or ATA/ATAPI-4.

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7. Which computer bus is used to transfer data to and from a hard disk, and is a successor of the Advanced Technology Attachment standard?
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8. Which of the following SATA standards has a maximum data transfer rate of 300 Mbps?

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SATA300 has a maximum data transfer rate of 300 Mbps, while SATA150 has a data transfer rate of 150 Mbps and External SATA refers to SATA used externally. SATA600 does not exist as a standard.

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9. How can devices be configured on an IDE Cable using Master / Slave / Cable Select settings?

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When configuring devices on an IDE Cable, it is important to understand the Master, Slave, and Cable Select settings. The correct answer provides guidance on this configuration based on CompTIA+ resources.

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10. If you have decided to have two hard disks on your computer, how should you set them up in terms of Master/Slave/Cable select configuration?

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When setting up two hard disks on a computer, it is important to designate one as the primary master (which is normally the bootable drive) and the other one as the secondary master. CD-ROMs should be set as secondary slave for proper configuration.

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11. What is the recommended setup for using IDE channels?

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The recommended setup for using IDE channels is to have only one device per channel for optimal performance.

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12. When connecting IDE devices to a computer, which cable is typically used for the Primary connection?

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The 80-wire cable is usually given to the Primary connection for IDE devices, as it is designed for faster speeds and better performance compared to the 40-wire cable.

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13. Where should the Master or boot hard drive be placed on an ATA66/100/133 standard 80-wire cable?

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On an ATA66/100/133 standard 80-wire cable, the Master hard drive or the boot hard drive is placed on the END of the cable to ensure proper functionality.

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14. Which interface is considered a system-level bus with intelligent controllers on each device, supporting many different types of devices, and can hold up to 8 units with different SCSI IDs?

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SCSI is a much higher-level protocol than IDE, ATA, or PCI, serving as a bus with intelligent controllers on each device, supporting various types of hardware.

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15. Which SCSI standard introduced a minimal set of 18 basic commands known as the Common Command Set (CCS)?

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SCSI-1 introduced the Common Command Set (CCS) in 1986 as a minimal set of 18 basic commands.

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16. Which of the following is NOT a correct standard in the SCSI interface?

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The correct answer is 'CompTIA+ Installing IDE & SCSI Devices - SCSI Interface (cont.) Card 18.' as it is not a standard in the SCSI interface. SCSI-1, SCSI-6, and SCSI-3 are actual standards in the SCSI interface as mentioned in the given information.

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17. What is the primary controller for a SCSI bus?

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The primary controller for the SCSI bus is the host adapter, which functions as the controller for the entire SCSI system.

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18. What is Narrow SCSI commonly referred to as?

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The correct answer refers to a specific CompTIA course related to Narrow SCSI devices.

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19. What is the data transfer rate of Ultra-2 SCSI for a 16-bit bus?

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Ultra-2 SCSI for a 16-bit bus has the capability to transfer data at up to 80 megabytes per second.

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20. Wide cables are used for 16-bit SCSI transfer modes. What are wide cables formally called in SCSI standards?

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Wide cables in SCSI standards are formally called 'CompTIA+ Installing IDE & SCSI Devices - Wide Card 22', not PATA cables, Narrow cables, or SCSI-2 cables.

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21. What is the maximum data throughput offered by Ultra Wide SCSI?

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Ultra Wide SCSI offers a maximum data transfer rate of 40 Mbytes/sec.

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22. What is the significance of LVD Low Voltage Differential (LVD) in SCSI technology?

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The correct answer highlights the specific importance of LVD Low Voltage Differential in SCSI technology, while the incorrect answers provide false statements to mislead test takers.

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23. What is the main difference between HVD High Voltage Differential (HVD) and LVD SCSI?

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HVD High Voltage Differential (HVD) is an older differential SCSI that uses higher voltage levels and is not directly compatible with LVD SCSI. The correct answer refers to a specific card for installing HVD devices.

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24. What are the physical devices used to attach a SCSI cable to a SCSI device called?

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The physical devices used to attach a SCSI cable to a SCSI device are called connectors. These connectors come in various types for different types of connections.

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25. What type of connector has 68 pins and is referred to as a 'micro-Centronics' connector?
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26. What is SCSI ID and how is it set on devices?

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The question provides information about setting SCSI IDs on devices, specifically mentioning the binary values and the jumper settings. The correct answer refers to the specific card number in the CompTIA+ curriculum that covers this topic.

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27. SCSI ID (Cont...) - General guidelines for setting SCSI IDs

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The correct answer provides detailed guidelines for setting SCSI IDs, which is a crucial aspect in configuring SCSI peripherals. The incorrect answers either provide inaccurate information (such as SCSI Host Adapter cards being preset to ID 0) or misleading statements (such as SCSI ID 3 having the highest priority). Overall, understanding SCSI ID configuration is essential for proper functioning of SCSI devices.

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28. What are the most common and important SCSI drive jumper settings?
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What is covered in the CompTIA+ Installing IDE & SCSI Devices...
Which interface is used to connect Mass Storage media devices to the...
What is the next generation of IDE interface developed by Western...
What is the actual name of the mass storage device interface often...
What standard was approved in 1996 by ANSI and introduced the new PIO...
What is ATA/ATAPI (Cont...)?
Which computer bus is used to transfer data to and from a hard disk,...
Which of the following SATA standards has a maximum data transfer rate...
How can devices be configured on an IDE Cable using Master / Slave /...
If you have decided to have two hard disks on your computer, how...
What is the recommended setup for using IDE channels?
When connecting IDE devices to a computer, which cable is typically...
Where should the Master or boot hard drive be placed on an...
Which interface is considered a system-level bus with intelligent...
Which SCSI standard introduced a minimal set of 18 basic commands...
Which of the following is NOT a correct standard in the SCSI...
What is the primary controller for a SCSI bus?
What is Narrow SCSI commonly referred to as?
What is the data transfer rate of Ultra-2 SCSI for a 16-bit bus?
Wide cables are used for 16-bit SCSI transfer modes. What are wide...
What is the maximum data throughput offered by Ultra Wide SCSI?
What is the significance of LVD Low Voltage Differential (LVD) in SCSI...
What is the main difference between HVD High Voltage Differential...
What are the physical devices used to attach a SCSI cable to a SCSI...
What type of connector has 68 pins and is referred to as a...
What is SCSI ID and how is it set on devices?
SCSI ID (Cont...) - General guidelines for setting SCSI IDs
What are the most common and important SCSI drive jumper settings?
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