A+ Certification All-in-one Desk Reference For Dummies®

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1.

ID # 172What is the name of the memory stored on the CPU?
- A.
  
  L2 cache
- B.
  
  L1 Cache
- C.
  
  DRAM
- D.
  
  SDRAM
2.

ID # 305 Which of the following is a characteristic of protected-mode processors?
- A.
  
  Heat sink support
- B.
  
  Virtual memory support
- C.
  
  Run only one application at a time
- D.
  
  Encased in protective shell
3.

ID # 207The bus between CPU and L2 cache is known as what?
- A.
  
  Frontside bus
- B.
  
  Memory bus
- C.
  
  Address bus
- D.
  
  Backside bus
4.

ID # 490 What tool combines all of the Windows configuration and management tools into one place?
- A.
  
  Computer Management
- B.
  
  Administrative Tools
- C.
  
  Microsoft Management Console
- D.
  
  Administrative Command Interface
5.

ID # 617 Which of the following best describes full duplex communication?
- A.
  
  Allows information to be both sent and received, but not at the same time
- B.
  
  Allows information only to be sent
- C.
  
  Allows information to be sent and received at the same time
- D.
  
  Allows information to be sent, but only after dependent information is received
6.

ID # 394 Thin coaxial cable usually implements which type of connectors?
- A.
  
  BNC
- B.
  
  RJ-45
- C.
  
  RS-232
- D.
  
  IEEE-488
7.

ID # 281 What does SCSI stand for?
- A.
  
  Serial Component System Interface
- B.
  
  Small Component Serial Interface
- C.
  
  Serial Computing Storage Interface
- D.
  
  Small Computer System Interface
8.

ID # 430 How many DMA channels are there in total?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  16
- C.
  
  16,384
- D.
  
  65,536
9.

ID # 687 What permission on a folder is assigned to allow a user to read, modify, create, and delete a file?
- A.
  
  Read
- B.
  
  Full Control
- C.
  
  Modify
- D.
  
  Deny
10.

ID # 696 What type of malicious software does something totally different than what the user expects?
- A.
  
  Virus
- B.
  
  Virus definitions
- C.
  
  Worm
- D.
  
  Trojan virus
11.

ID # 631 There is a shared folder named public on a computer named Server1. What is the syntax to connect to the shared resource using the UNC path?
- A.
  
  \server1\ublic
- B.
  
  \server1\ata
- C.
  
  \data\erver1
- D.
  
  \erver1\data
12.

ID # 368 What is the maximum capacity for a partition using the FAT file system?
- A.
  
  2MB
- B.
  
  2GB
- C.
  
  16GB
- D.
  
  2000GB
13.

ID # 583When the print queue is unresponsive, what should you do first?
- A.
  
  Reboot the server
- B.
  
  Reinstall the printer
- C.
  
  Restart the spooler service
- D.
  
  Redirect the printer to a remote print device
14.

ID # 304What chip type was the original Pentium processor packaged in?
- A.
  
  SEC
- B.
  
  PGA
- C.
  
  DIP
- D.
  
  Socket 5
15.

ID # 23How should tape drive and floppy drive heads be cleaned?
- A.
  
  Using a damp cloth
- B.
  
  Using a manufacture approved cleaning kit
- C.
  
  Using compressed air
- D.
  
  Using alcohol and cotton swabs
16.

ID # 543Which of the following operating systems support 16-bit Windows applications? Choose all that apply.
- A.
  
  Windows XP
- B.
  
  Windows 98
- C.
  
  Windows 3.1
- D.
  
  MS-DOS
17.

ID # 705Which of the following is compatible with 802.11g?
- A.
  
  IEEE 802.5
- B.
  
  IPSEC
- C.
  
  802.11a
- D.
  
  802.11b
18.

ID # 650What is the governing body of the Internet?
- A.
  
  W3.org
- B.
  
  DodNet
- C.
  
  IAB
- D.
  
  IABnet
19.

ID # 464Which two items will help ensure that your preventative maintenance plans are followed?
- A.
  
  Filing completed checklist
- B.
  
  Keeping the number of tasks limited
- C.
  
  Automating tasks
- D.
  
  Purchasing colored index tabs for files
20.

ID # 242You have assigned your network card to I/O address 0378. Which device will the network card create a conflict with?
- A.
  
  COM1
- B.
  
  COM2
- C.
  
  LPT1
- D.
  
  LPT2
21.

ID # 139What can remedy a printer that jams and crushes the paper into the feeder assembly on a laser printer?
- A.
  
  Restart the printer
- B.
  
  Clean the feeder rollers
- C.
  
  Add more paper to the paper tray
- D.
  
  Replace the print engine, as it is moving the paper too fast into the printer
22.

ID # 506Which of the following are extensions of executable files? Choose all that apply.
- A.
  
  .ini
- B.
  
  .prg
- C.
  
  .exe
- D.
  
  .cmd
23.

ID # 167What is the maximum transfer rate of USB 2.0?
- A.
  
  12 Mbps
- B.
  
  400 Mbps
- C.
  
  480 Mbps
- D.
  
  800 Mbps
24.

ID # 158What is ARP?
- A.
  
  ARP is a protocol that converts IP addresses to MAC addresses.
- B.
  
  ARP is a protocol that converts DNS names to IP addresses.
- C.
  
  ARP is a protocol that converts NetBIOS names to IP address.
- D.
  
  ARP is a protocol that converts MAC addresses to IP address.
25.

ID # 63What is the purpose of the boot.ini file?
- A.
  
  It is the boot loader for the drive
- B.
  
  Determines the hardware present on the computer
- C.
  
  Controls the boot menu and OS selection
- D.
  
  It is the SCSI driver for the current controller