COMPUTER HARDWARE QUIZ

Which is LEAST likely to interfere with upgrading to a newer DOS Version?

ROM BIOS

Video controller

None of these

Compressed drives

Existing backup files

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What is your first action when windows reports that your hard drive is developing bad sectors?

run defrag on the hard drive

None of these

run scandisk with the "thorough" option

replace the hard drive

run secclean from dos

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After you service a laser printer, you notice dirty print. Which of the following would correct the problem.

Clean the developer tank

None of these

Reset the printer

Run several blank pages

Clean the laser diode

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MSD exe does not have information on:

com ports

cache

operation system

video

None of these

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Static electricity thrives is which type of environment?

cold and humid

warm and dry

warm and humid

cold and warm

cold and dry

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What is the i/o address for com3?

ff8

345

300000000

500000000

be8

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What tool is used to test serial and parallel ports?

cable scanner

high volt probe

loop backs (wrap plugs)

None of these

sniffer

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

RAM

8259 POST controller

microprocessor

CMOS

ROM BIOS

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ESD potential decreases with the use of

A wrist strap

A static meter

De-ionizing fans

Rubber gloves with matching cap

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How many IRQs does a chain of USB devices require?

3

1

None of these

4

2

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