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

An adapter card is a circuit board that enhances the functions of a component of the system unit and/or provides connections to peripherals. A peripheral is a device that is not part of the system unit but connects to it, such as a printer or scanner. Conversion is the process of changing data from one format to another, and microcode is a set of instructions that controls how a computer's processor functions.

As Shown in the Accompanying Figure, Which of the Following