Computer Hardware problems
- 1. During boot-up, the memory test:
Options- A. Is a superfluous step that should be ignored
- B. Checks and verifies that contiguous memory is installed
- C. Is an operational error
- D. Displays what memory is installed, but nothing else
- E. None of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: Is a superfluous step that should be ignored
- 2. You run a super wing-ding diagnostic program on your PC, and it reports that your hard drive, microprocessor, RAM, and video card have seen better days. To resolve this problem you should:
Options- A. replace each part one at a time, rerunning the diagnostic before replacing the next part.
- B. check to see if you have a software problem
- C. replace everything at once and rerun the diagnostic
- D. get another copy of the diagnostic program
- E. run an exhaustive memory check Discuss
Correct Answer: check to see if you have a software problem
- 3. After you service a laser printer, you notice dirty print. Which of the following would correct the problem.
Options- A. Clean the developer tank
- B. Reset the printer
- C. Run several blank pages
- D. Clean the laser diode
- E. None of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: Run several blank pages
- 4. An anti static strap uses a small _____ to make sure you do not become the least path of resistance to the ground?
Options- A. capacitor
- B. diode
- C. transistor
- D. resistor
- E. None of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: resistor
- 5. Which best describes a fragmented hard drive:
Options- A. The platters are bad
- B. Data files are corrupted
- C. Clusters of data are damaged
- D. Files are not stored in consecutive clusters
- E. None of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: Files are not stored in consecutive clusters
- 6. What are the IRQ's for sound card?
Options- A. IRQ8
- B. IRQ4
- C. IRQ5
- D. IRQ7
- E. None of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: IRQ5
- 7. A 2xx POST error code indicates a problem with:
Options- A. RAM or ROM
- B. hard drive
- C. system board
- D. second adapter card
- E. CMOS battery Discuss
Correct Answer: RAM or ROM
- 8. Which is the most difficult environmentally to dispose of?
Options- A. floppy drives
- B. hard drives
- C. power supplies
- D. CRTs
- E. system boards Discuss
Correct Answer: CRTs
- 9. A Type 1 PCMCIA card is:
Options- A. The same physical size as other PCMCIA cards but configured differently
- B. The thinnest PCMCIA card, measuring 3.5mm in thickness
- C. The thickest PCMCIA card, measuring 10.5mm in thickness
- D. An old standard that is not compatible with the newest laptops
- E. None of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: The thinnest PCMCIA card, measuring 3.5mm in thickness
- 10. Which type of system hoard is the MOST likely candidate for processor upgrading if you want maximum performance and future compatibility?
Options- A. ML
- B. PCI
- C. ISA
- D. EISA
- E. None of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: PCI
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