Question

What are the two functions of the Physical External Interface (PEI) between a separated application module and bus coupling unit?

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Answer

C — Exchanging messages between the two parts and providing limited power to the application module

Correct: The text lists exactly these two functions of the PEI.

Source

KNX Basic Course Documentation — 1.1 — p. 123

All proposed choices (exam context)
  1. A.Assigning the individual address and storing the application program
  2. B.Connecting the device to the KNX bus and supplying the full mains voltage
  3. C.Exchanging messages between the two parts and providing limited power to the application module
  4. D.Converting digital signals to analog and amplifying telegrams
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