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Q1
From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on boot up?
  • A ROM BIOS
  • B CPU
  • C boot.ini
  • D CONFIG.SYS
Answer: Option A
Q2
What could cause a fixed disk error.
  • A No-CD installed
  • B bad ram
  • C slow processor
  • D Incorrect CMOS settings
Answer: Option D
Q3
Missing slot covers on a computer can cause?
  • A over heat
  • B power surges
  • C EMI.
  • D incomplete path for ESD
Answer: Option A
Q4
When installing PCI NICS you can check the IRQ availability by looking at
  • A dip switches
  • B CONFIG.SYS
  • C jumper settings
  • D motherboard BIOS
Answer: Option D
Q5
With respect to a network interface card, the term 10/100 refers to
  • A protocol speed
  • B a fiber speed
  • C megabits per seconds
  • D minimum and maximum server speed
Answer: Option C
Q6
Which Motherboard form factor uses one 20 pin connector
  • A ATX
  • B AT
  • C BABY AT
  • D All of the above
Answer: Option A
Q7
A hard disk is divided into tracks which are further subdivided into:
  • A clusters
  • B sectors
  • C vectors
  • D heads
Answer: Option B
Q8
A wrist grounding strap contains which of the following:
  • A Surge protector
  • B Capacitor
  • C Voltmeter
  • D Resistor
Answer: Option D
Q9
Which standard govern parallel communications?
  • A RS232
  • B RS-232a
  • C CAT 5
  • D IEEE 1284
Answer: Option D
Q10
In laser printer technology, what happens during the conditioning stage?
  • A The corona wire places a uniform positive charge on the paper
  • B A uniform negative charge is placed on the photosensitive drum
  • C A uniform negative charge is placed on the toner
  • D All of the above
Answer: Option B
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