Ace the CLAD 2025 Challenge – Elevate Your LabVIEW Skills to the Next Level!

The correct answer is grounded in the functionality of NI MAX (National Instruments Measurement & Automation Explorer). When setting up new PCIe DAQ hardware, a key step is to verify that the hardware is recognized and can communicate effectively with the development PC. NI MAX provides a structured way to view and manage connected hardware.

Specifically, under the My System section of NI MAX, the Devices and Interfaces tree item lists all detected devices, allowing you to see your newly installed PCIe DAQ hardware. This includes information about the device such as its name, status, and configuration options. If the DAQ hardware is properly installed and communicating, it will be displayed there, confirming connection integrity.

The other options do not provide the right context or location for hardware verification. For instance, Tools>>Instrumentation>>Find Hardware in LabVIEW is used primarily for locating instruments that are already set up in LabVIEW but does not give a comprehensive view of the hardware installation status. Similarly, the My System>>Software tree item focuses on software components rather than hardware and doesn’t show hardware connections, which limits its utility for this purpose. The option of selecting Installed Hardware offers some insight but lacks the depth provided in the Devices and Interfaces tree specifically designed for monitoring hardware status. Thus,