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


  • Options
  • A. RAM
  • B. microprocessor
  • C. ROM BIOS
  • D. CMOS
  • E. 8259 POST controller

  • Correct Answer
  • ROM BIOS 


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    • 1. In the Binary numbering system, a (1) represents a jumper being shorted and a (0) represents a jumper being open. On a three-bit jumper block on a SCSI drive, how would an ID of logical 3 be set?

    • Options
    • A. 100
    • B. 010
    • C. 011
    • D. 101
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 2. A customer attached an external drive to his notebook computer but the computer is not recognizing it. What should be considered?

    • Options
    • A. The cables are attached firmly
    • B. The external drive has been pre¬loaded with the appropriate software
    • C. The external drive was attached before the computer was on
    • D. The external drive is turned on
    • E. All of the above
    • Discuss
    • 3. What can you use to ensure power is not interrupted, resulting in corrupted data?

    • Options
    • A. UPS
    • B. Proper grounding
    • C. Surge protector
    • D. Nuclear powered thermal protective underwear
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 4. When not in use, it is very important to keep 5 1/4 diskettes in _____.

    • Options
    • A. Their protective sleeves
    • B. In a plastic bag
    • C. On a shelf in an upright position
    • D. In the floppy drive
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 5. The floppy drive uses which DMA (direct memory access) channel?

    • Options
    • A. 5
    • B. 4
    • C. 1
    • D. 9
    • E. 2
    • Discuss
    • 6. A 6xx indicates a problem with the:

    • Options
    • A. floppy drive
    • B. hard drive
    • C. keyboard
    • D. CD ROM
    • E. All of the above
    • Discuss
    • 7. _____ help prevent power surges.

    • Options
    • A. Surge suppressor
    • B. Spike protector
    • C. UPS system
    • D. High-grade multi-meter
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 8. The ATAPI compliance is stands for?

    • Options
    • A. CDROM
    • B. Bus mastering
    • C. Mass storage device
    • D. All of the above
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which common bus specification provides the fastest data transfer rate?

    • Options
    • A. VL bus
    • B. ISA
    • C. PCI
    • D. All of the above
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 10. The ESD wrist strap is designed to protect PC Components or Service Technicians?

    • Options
    • A. PC Components
    • B. Service Technicians
    • C. Both
    • Discuss


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