As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following kinds of card is a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit and/or provides connections to peripherals?
A) peripheral
B) adapter
C) conversion
D) microcode

Question

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following kinds of card is a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit and/or provides connections to peripherals?
A) peripheral 
B) adapter 
C) conversion 
D) microcode

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The card in the accompanying figure is an adapter card which is a circuit board that enhances the functions of a component of the system unit and/or provides connections to peripherals. A peripheral is an external device that is connected to the computer, not a circuit board inside the system unit. Conversion refers to the process of changing the format of data from one type to another, and microcode is a type of firmware that controls the operation of the CPU.

As Shown in the Accompanying Figure, Which of the Following