Computer Science - Computer Hardwarre

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