Computer Organization and Architecture Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) on “PCI BUS”.
1. The PCI follows a set of standards primarily used in _____ PC’s.
a) Intel
b) Motorola
c) IBM
d) SUN
Answer: c
Clarification: The PCI BUS has a closer resemblance to IBM architecture.
2. The ______ is the BUS used in Macintosh PC’s.
a) NuBUS
b) EISA
c) PCI
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: a
Clarification: The NuBUS is an extension of the processor BUS in Macintosh PC’s.
3. The key feature of the PCI BUS is _________
a) Low cost connectivity
b) Plug and Play capability
c) Expansion of Bandwidth
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: b
Clarification: The PCI BUS was the first to introduce plug and play interface for I/O devices.
4. PCI stands for _______
a) Peripheral Component Interconnect
b) Peripheral Computer Internet
c) Processor Computer Interconnect
d) Processor Cable Interconnect
Answer: a
Clarification: The PCI BUS is used as an extension for the processor BUS.
5. The PCI BUS supports _____ address space/s.
a) I/O
b) Memory
c) Configuration
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: d
Clarification: The PCI BUS is mainly built to provide a wide range of connectivity for devices.
6. ______ address space gives the PCI its plug and plays capability.
a) Configuration
b) I/O
c) Memory
d) All of the mentioned
Answer: a
Clarification: The configuration address space is used to store the details of the connected device.
7. _____ provides a separate physical connection to the memory.
a) PCI BUS
b) PCI interface
c) PCI bridge
d) Switch circuit
Answer: c
Clarification: The PCI bridge is a circuit that acts as a bridge between the BUS and the memory.
8. When transferring data over the PCI BUS, the master as to hold the address until the completion of the transfer to the slave.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Clarification: The address is stored by the slave in a buffer and hence it is not required by the master to hold it.
9. The master is also called as _____ in PCI terminology.
a) Initiator
b) Commander
c) Chief
d) Starter
Answer: a
Clarification: The Master is also called as an initiator in PCI terminology as it is the one that initiates a data transfer.
10. Signals whose names end in ____ are asserted in the low voltage state.
a) $
b) #
c) *
d) !
Answer: b