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Computer Hardware problems


  • 1. How many DMA channels are there in an AT class PC?

  • Options
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 7
  • D. 8
  • E. None of the above
  • Discuss
  • 2. IDE cables have how many pins?

  • Options
  • A. 25
  • B. 50
  • C. 100
  • D. 40
  • E. 65
  • Discuss
  • 3. A capacitor is measured in which of the following units?

  • Options
  • A. Volts
  • B. Ohms
  • C. Farads
  • D. Resistance
  • E. None of the above
  • Discuss
  • 4. COM1 is typically represented by which of the following?

  • Options
  • A. 15 pin port
  • B. 9 pin male port
  • C. 9 pin female port
  • D. 25 pin male port
  • E. None of the above
  • Discuss
  • 5. Resistance is measured in units of:

  • Options
  • A. ohms
  • B. farads
  • C. helids
  • D. amperes
  • E. volts
  • Discuss
  • 6. ESD potential decreases with the use of:

  • Options
  • A. De-ionizing fans
  • B. A wrist strap
  • C. Rubber gloves with matching cap
  • D. A static meter
  • E. None of the above
  • Discuss
  • 7. What voltage does a 586 system use?

  • Options
  • A. +12 volts
  • B. + 5 volts
  • C. + 8 volts
  • D. +3.3 volts
  • E. None of the above
  • Discuss
  • 8. An important first step in troubleshooting which component in a laser printer is causing a jam is to:

  • Options
  • A. note where in the paper path the paper stops
  • B. check all voltages
  • C. look up error codes
  • D. turn the printer off, then on again
  • E. remove the jammed paper
  • Discuss
  • 9. A static jolt of as little of _____ volts can fry most any PC integrated circuit.

  • Options
  • A. 200
  • B. 30
  • C. 1000
  • D. 200
  • E. 500
  • Discuss
  • 10. During the normal PC boot process, which of the following is active first?

  • Options
  • A. RAM BIOS
  • B. CMOS
  • C. ROM BIOS
  • D. Hard disk information
  • E. None of the above
  • Discuss

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