Subject

    Computer Science

    Topic

    Computer Hardware

    After adding a sound card, the system locks when using a parallel-port tape drive. The most likely cause is:

    a)
    IRQ conflict
    b)
    DMA conflict
    c)
    Defective LPT port
    d)
    Bad tape media

    Explanation

    Legacy adapters often fought over IRQs. If the sound card steals an LPT IRQ, the tape drive can hang. Reassign the resources to resolve the clash.

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