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Other devices: printer, modem
Ports - Laptops - desktop PC's. Work in groups of 2 or 3. Answer all the following questions. At the end one or more groups will be chosen to present their findings on the board. Ensure that they are in a suitable format.
What are the common ports found on a PC? List them.
What is the proper name for firewire?
Properties of USB 1.0, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Firewire, Serial, PCMCIA, Parallel. Speed - Number of pins, Max Length of Cable supported.
What type of non - printer devices can be used on a Parallel port?
You wish to attach a DVD video camera to a PC. Both the PC and the Video camera have USB and Firewire. Which is best and why?
What is the difference between a USB 1 and USB 2.0 cable. Can a USB 1.0 cable be plugged into a USB 2.0 socket, with a USB 2.0 device? At what speed will it work?
How many devices can be attached at the same time to a USB port ( assume you have an unlimited number of hubs)
List as many devices as you can that will connect via USB.
Will a USB 2.0 hub work on a USB 1.0 port?
Will a USB 1.0 hub work on a USB 2.0 port? At what speed?
Name the different types of USB cables?
What is an A to B USB cable?
Homework Record all the correct answers to the above questions in a siuitable format for a presentation