Chapter 38 Flashcards

1
Q

What is serial port

A

Serial port is a way of communication among two devices just like the parallel port.

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What is the difference between serial and parallel port

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The basic difference is that whole bytes are sent from one place to another in case of parallel port while the bits are sent one by one on the serial port in a specially formatted fashion.

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3
Q

What is DB-9

A

It is 9 pin DB connector for serial port

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4
Q

What is the format of data while transferring on serial port

A

RS232 communication

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5
Q

What is start bit

A

The data starts with a 1 bit called the start bit

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6
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What is stop bit

A

The data stops at 0 bit called stop bits

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7
Q

What is baud rate of the communication

A

The duration of a bit transfer at both ends

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8
Q

Does modem status is used in direct serial communication

A

No

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9
Q

What is priority of modem status interrupt

A

4th

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10
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What is modem control register

A

3FC

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