COMPUTER HARDWARE QUIZ

In which mode can 2 or more applications be stored in memory at the same time?

Segmented Mode

Unprotected Mode

Protected Mode

Real Mode

None of these

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One of the major components of a PC is the Central Processing Unit (CPU) which can be best described as:

The device that sends the monitor signals telling it what to display

The area that regulates all of the system power usage

The area where ail the of the Basic input/output routines are stored

The area where all of the processing takes place

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An important first step in troubleshooting which component in a laser printer is causing a jam is to:

check all voltages

turn the printer off, then on again

look up error codes

remove the jammed paper

note where in the paper path the paper stops

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What could cause a fixed disk error?

Slow processor

Incorrect CMOS settings

Bad RAM

No-CD installed

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With respect to a network interface card, the term 10/100 refers to

a fiber speed

protocol speed

minimum and maximum server speed

megabits per seconds

None of these

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Why does a successfully mapped network drive disappear every time you boot the computer?

You didn't click reconnect on log on

The last drive was not set correctly

The map statement is not in the autoexec.bat file

The computer you are connected to has moved

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You suspect a virus has entered your computer. What will not be affected by the virus?

Program files

CMOS

Boot sector

Floppy disks

None of these

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What command is used to reset a MODEM when using the

DCE

ATZ

None of these

DTR

ATR

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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

None of these

ML

EISA

PCI

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What product is used to clean smudged keys on a keyboard?

Denatured alcohol

TMC solvent

Silicone spray

All-purpose cleaner

None of these

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