Computer Hardware Questions
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In PC optical media terminology, the “Red Book,” “Yellow Book,” and “Orange Book” refer to which family of standards?
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For editing and playback of very large video files on legacy PC platforms, which storage option typically provides the fastest access performance?
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When a maintenance guide lists several possible field-replaceable units (FRUs) that might fix a fault, what is the correct next step after powering down the system?
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During PC startup, which of the following is a common cause of a “fixed disk error” reported by the BIOS or POST diagnostics?
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New IDE hard drive not detected by BIOS: what should be checked first to resolve recognition issues on a legacy Parallel ATA (PATA/IDE) setup?
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A system periodically locks up and software causes have been ruled out. Which first diagnostic step best isolates a faulty hardware component without buying parts?
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On a hard disk, the circular tracks are further subdivided into which addressable units used by the controller for read/write operations?
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On a classic PC I/O controller, the 34-pin ribbon connector is intended for which legacy storage device interface?
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Most PCs emit a single POST beep at power-on to indicate basic hardware health. If there is no beep at boot, what is the first item you should check?
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In computer hardware maintenance, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) typically causes the most damage to which component, and why are its internal parts especially vulnerable compared to other peripherals?
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In PC hardware, which motherboard form factor introduced the single 20-pin main power connector standard on the board?
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For safe computer maintenance, which product should be used to clean smudged keys on a keyboard without harming plastics or leaving residue?
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In networking, when a network interface card (NIC) is labeled as 10/100, what does this specification indicate about its data rates?
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When installing a SCSI CD-ROM drive on an existing SCSI bus, what should the SCSI ID of the new CD-ROM be set to for correct operation?
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Voltage is measured:
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ESD would cause the most damage to which component?
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RS-232 is a standard that applies to:
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Which type of system board is the MOST likely candidate for processor upgrading if you want maximum performance and future compatibility?
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In Inkjet technology the droplets of ink are deflected by?
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What beep codes could indicate a system board or power supply failure?
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