Sas

Question 1

What is the primary function of the Sas in a modern computer system?

Accepted Answer

To manage and control the flow of data between the CPU, memory, and peripherals.

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To display graphics on the screen.

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To provide internet connectivity.

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To store long-term data like files and applications.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common interface that the Sas would typically manage connections for?

Accepted Answer

A Bluetooth headset.

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A USB flash drive.

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A SATA hard drive.

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An NVMe SSD.

Question 3

The speed at which the Sas can transfer data is often referred to as its:

Accepted Answer

Bandwidth.

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Latency.

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Clock speed.

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Processing power.

Question 4

Which component is directly connected to the Sas and is responsible for executing instructions from programs?

Accepted Answer

The Central Processing Unit (CPU).

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The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU).

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The Random Access Memory (RAM).

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The Solid State Drive (SSD).

Question 5

In older computer systems, what was the primary role of the 'Northbridge' and 'Southbridge' chips, which have largely been integrated into modern Sas?

Accepted Answer

To handle high-speed communication (Northbridge) and slower peripheral communication (Southbridge).

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To manage the power supply to components.

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To provide sound for the computer.

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To control the keyboard and mouse input.

Question 6

What is the term for the set of rules and protocols that govern how devices communicate with the Sas?

Accepted Answer

Bus interface.

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Driver software.

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Firmware update.

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Operating system kernel.

Question 7

When you plug in a new USB device, which part of the Sas is primarily responsible for recognizing and allocating resources to it?

Accepted Answer

The I/O controller hub.

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The memory controller.

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The integrated graphics processor.

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The power management unit.

Question 8

Which of the following technologies allows the Sas to communicate with multiple devices simultaneously without slowing down significantly?

Accepted Answer

Direct Memory Access (DMA).

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Interrupt Request (IRQ).

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Polling.

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Serial communication.

Question 9

What is a potential bottleneck that can limit the overall performance of a computer system, often related to the Sas?

Accepted Answer

The speed of the data pathways within the Sas.

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The number of fans in the computer case.

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The color of the computer's casing.

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The type of thermal paste used on the CPU.

Question 10

The evolution of Sas has seen a trend towards integration. What does this generally mean for the physical layout of a motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Fewer individual chips, with more functionality consolidated into larger chips.

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More individual chips, each performing a single, specialized task.

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The removal of all chips, with all functions handled wirelessly.

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A significant increase in the number of small, decorative chips.