COMPUTER HARDWARE QUIZ

What could cause a fixed disk error?

Incorrect CMOS settings

Bad RAM

Slow processor

No-CD installed

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The POST routine, which counts system board RAM first, is stored in:

CMOS

RAM

microprocessor

ROM BIOS

8259 POST controller

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Which type of pc card (PCMCIA) slot will allow the insertion of a hard drive?

type I

type III

type II

None of these

type IV

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Which of the following would be a logical first step in troubleshooting a PC?

Check the computer CMOS

Call the vendor

Define what applications are being used

None of these

Define the circumstances of the problem

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The terms "red book", "yellow book", and "orange book" refer to:

floppy drive technology

SCSI

ide

CD-ROM standards

All of these

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To prevent toner from sticking to a laser printer's heat rollers, apply which of the following:

Oil

None of these

Alcohol

Beer or Jack Daniels

Ammonia

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Your IDE hard drive is not spinning up when you turn on the PC. What is the most likely problem.

virus

loose molex connector

bad data cable

incorrect jumper setting on drive

tfad system board

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When is the risk for electrostatic discharge the greatest?

Night time

Low humidity

Day time

High humidity

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In inkjet technology the droplets of ink are deflected by?

Multi directional nozzle

All of these

Electrically Charge Plate

None of these

High pressure jets

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Which type of system hoard is the MOST likely candidate for processor upgrading if you want maximum performance and future compatibility?

ISA

ML

EISA

PCI

None of these

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