Hardest Trivia Quiz On CompTIA A+ Essentials!

1. LC and ST are what type of connectors?

IEEE1394

IEEE1284

RS-232

Fiber-Optic

S/PDIF

LC are lucent connectors.

Explanation

LC are lucent connectors.

2. Firewire running at 800 Mbps uses what IEEE designation?

802.11

RS-232

1284

1394a

1394b

Firewire 1394a runs at 400Mbps
Firewire 1394b runs at 800Mbps
802.11 if for Wi-Fi
1284 Parallel
RS-232 Serial

Explanation

Firewire 1394a runs at 400Mbps
Firewire 1394b runs at 800Mbps
802.11 if for Wi-Fi
1284 Parallel
RS-232 Serial

3. A customer calls you complaining of the many power outages he is experiencing lately. What type of solution would you recommend to him?

To use a surge suppressor

To buy a power strip

Tell him to unplug everything whenever he is experiencing power outages

Buy a UPS

None of the above

Remember surge supressors are used for power surges/spikes.

UPS's for brownouts and power sags.

Explanation

Remember surge supressors are used for power surges/spikes.

UPS's for brownouts and power sags.

4. A customers pet monkey is throwing around your computer parts and generally making a mess, you should:

Chastise the monkey

Leave immediately

Call your supervisor

Try to work as best as you can

Request the monkey be leashed and put in a separate room

Every technician has a right to a safe work environment. While putting the monkey on a leash and putting him in a separate room may sound harsh... you have every right to request the customer do so.

Explanation

Every technician has a right to a safe work environment. While putting the monkey on a leash and putting him in a separate room may sound harsh... you have every right to request the customer do so.

5. You overhear a colleague mentioning that they may have to download "new definitions" on the corporate systems. What is he talking about?

Updating the Registry

Downloading high priority microsoft updates

Software firewall updates

Anti-virus updates

Updating drivers

Definitions are associated with anti-virus updates.

Explanation

Definitions are associated with anti-virus updates.

6. Sally in accounting used to love using MSN to chat with her boyfriend, but after a nasty breakup, no longer wants the program to run at startup. How would you fix this?

Use MSCONFIG

Disable Internet Explorer

Delete and reinstall MSN

Edit the registry

None of the above

While editing the registry may fix this problem. It is much easier to disable it in MSCONFIG.

Explanation

While editing the registry may fix this problem. It is much easier to disable it in MSCONFIG.

7. Grabate from human resources calls complaining that his system is slow and won't open files as fast as it use too. What two things can you do to improve his overall performance? Choose 2

Run Chkdsk

Run Defrag

Run Msconfig

Run Disk Cleanup

Run Scheduled Tasks

Defrag and Disk Cleanup will be seen over and over again on both 601/602. Know how to access them and what they do.

Explanation

Defrag and Disk Cleanup will be seen over and over again on both 601/602. Know how to access them and what they do.

Submit

8. 802.11g runs at a maximum speed of?

11 Mbps

400 Mbps

480 Mbps

54 Mbps

12 Mbps

802.11g is a wireless networking standard that operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. It has a maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps. This means that it can transmit data at a speed of up to 54 megabits per second. This speed is sufficient for most common internet activities such as web browsing, email, and streaming videos. However, it may not be ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks like online gaming or downloading large files.

Explanation

802.11g is a wireless networking standard that operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. It has a maximum data transfer rate of 54 Mbps. This means that it can transmit data at a speed of up to 54 megabits per second. This speed is sufficient for most common internet activities such as web browsing, email, and streaming videos. However, it may not be ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks like online gaming or downloading large files.

9. NTFS by default supports HDD of what size?

16 exabytes

2 exabytes

16 petabytes

2 terabytes

8 zettabytes

NTFS by default can support 2 terabytes!

Comptia expects you to know this. You might have a similar question on the test.

Explanation

NTFS by default can support 2 terabytes!

Comptia expects you to know this. You might have a similar question on the test.

10. By default, XP Home installs:

FAT32

FAT16

NTSF

NTFS

HPTS

All XP installations by default are NTFS. Know the differences between FAT and NTFS!

Explanation

All XP installations by default are NTFS. Know the differences between FAT and NTFS!

11. Firewire running at 400 Mbps uses what IEEE designation?

802.11

RS-232

1284

1394a

1394b

Firewire 1394a runs at 400Mbps
Firewire 1394b runs at 800Mbps
802.11 if for Wi-Fi
1284 Parallel
RS-232 Serial

Explanation

Firewire 1394a runs at 400Mbps
Firewire 1394b runs at 800Mbps
802.11 if for Wi-Fi
1284 Parallel
RS-232 Serial

12. Which connector type can carry both audio and video?

DVI-A

DVI-D

DVI-I

S-Video

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the correct answer because it is a connector type that can carry both audio and video signals. HDMI cables are commonly used to connect devices such as televisions, monitors, and audio/video receivers to transmit high-quality audio and video signals in a single cable. DVI-A, DVI-D, DVI-I, and S-Video are not capable of carrying audio signals, making HDMI the only suitable option for this purpose.

Explanation

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the correct answer because it is a connector type that can carry both audio and video signals. HDMI cables are commonly used to connect devices such as televisions, monitors, and audio/video receivers to transmit high-quality audio and video signals in a single cable. DVI-A, DVI-D, DVI-I, and S-Video are not capable of carrying audio signals, making HDMI the only suitable option for this purpose.

13. A client has recently opened a retail store. She asks that you select a printing process that is very cheap but would allow her to print out duplicate receipts. What would you suggest?

Thermal

Dye-sub

Laser

Dot-matrix

Inkjet

The only viable option would be to use Dot-matrix. It can print receipts in duplicate/triplicate.

Explanation

The only viable option would be to use Dot-matrix. It can print receipts in duplicate/triplicate.

14. How many IDE controllers do most modern day motherboards that support ATA/ATAPI drives come with?

1

0 (IDE no longer comes with modern day drives)

2

4

3

Remember most modern day motherboards come with two IDE controllers. Both can support 2 devices. (ATA/ATAPI)

ATA/ATAPI

Explanation

Remember most modern day motherboards come with two IDE controllers. Both can support 2 devices. (ATA/ATAPI)

ATA/ATAPI

15. Which of the following components is not tested by POST?

System RAM

CPU

Mother Board

Power Supply

None of the above

POST (Power-On Self Test) is a diagnostic testing process that occurs when a computer is turned on. It checks various components of the computer to ensure they are functioning properly. The system RAM, CPU, and Mother Board are all tested by POST to ensure they are working correctly. However, the Power Supply is not directly tested by POST. The Power Supply is responsible for providing power to all the components of the computer, but it is not specifically tested by the POST process. Therefore, the correct answer is Power Supply.

Explanation

POST (Power-On Self Test) is a diagnostic testing process that occurs when a computer is turned on. It checks various components of the computer to ensure they are functioning properly. The system RAM, CPU, and Mother Board are all tested by POST to ensure they are working correctly. However, the Power Supply is not directly tested by POST. The Power Supply is responsible for providing power to all the components of the computer, but it is not specifically tested by the POST process. Therefore, the correct answer is Power Supply.

16. A laptop HDD has a standard size of?

2"

2.5"

3"

3.5"

4"

Laptops are a huge part of the test. Know the differences between Laptops and Desktops. RAM, HDD, etc etc

Explanation

Laptops are a huge part of the test. Know the differences between Laptops and Desktops. RAM, HDD, etc etc

17. What IP address is APIPA?

127.0.0.1

255.0.0.0

169.254.0.1

255.255.0.0

244.0.0.1

The correct answer is 169.254.0.1. This IP address falls within the range of APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) which is a feature in some operating systems that allows devices to assign themselves an IP address when no DHCP server is available. APIPA addresses are typically used in small local networks and cannot be routed on the internet.

Explanation

The correct answer is 169.254.0.1. This IP address falls within the range of APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) which is a feature in some operating systems that allows devices to assign themselves an IP address when no DHCP server is available. APIPA addresses are typically used in small local networks and cannot be routed on the internet.

18. You want to shutdown your pc, but save everything into memory. What option will allow you to do this?

Standby

Sleep mode

Snooze

Hibernate

None of the above

Hibernate is the correct option because it allows you to save everything into memory before shutting down your PC. When you hibernate your computer, all open documents and applications are saved to the hard drive, and the computer enters a low-power state. Upon restarting, the computer restores all the saved data from the hard drive, allowing you to continue where you left off. This is different from standby, sleep mode, and snooze, which also save data but in a different manner and may not retain the state of all open applications.

Explanation

Hibernate is the correct option because it allows you to save everything into memory before shutting down your PC. When you hibernate your computer, all open documents and applications are saved to the hard drive, and the computer enters a low-power state. Upon restarting, the computer restores all the saved data from the hard drive, allowing you to continue where you left off. This is different from standby, sleep mode, and snooze, which also save data but in a different manner and may not retain the state of all open applications.

19. In order to receive email you should set the _______ server in your email.

SMTP

FTP

POP3

DNS

DHCP

To receive email, you need to set the POP3 server in your email. POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) is an internet standard protocol used by email clients to retrieve email from a remote server. It allows you to download and store your emails on your local device, providing offline access to your messages. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for sending email, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used for transferring files, DNS (Domain Name System) is used for translating domain names to IP addresses, and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used for assigning IP addresses to devices on a network.

Explanation

To receive email, you need to set the POP3 server in your email. POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) is an internet standard protocol used by email clients to retrieve email from a remote server. It allows you to download and store your emails on your local device, providing offline access to your messages. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for sending email, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used for transferring files, DNS (Domain Name System) is used for translating domain names to IP addresses, and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used for assigning IP addresses to devices on a network.

20. What is the 5th step of the laser printing process?

Clear

Develope

Fuse

Transfer

Write

You gotta know your laser printing process!

Clean, Clear, Write, Develop, Transfer, Fuse!

Explanation

You gotta know your laser printing process!

Clean, Clear, Write, Develop, Transfer, Fuse!

21. Which of the following system files are not necessary for all windows xp/2000 machines to boot?

NTLDR

NTDETECT.COM

BOOT.INI

NTBOOTDD.SYS

They are all needed

NTBOOTDD.SYS is for SCSI devices.

Explanation

NTBOOTDD.SYS is for SCSI devices.

22. When using the IEEE 1284 Standard which mode has the fastest transfer rate?

Nibble

Mode

ECP

EPP

SPP

EPP has a max throughput speeds of 2 MBps (Note its MegaBytes)
ECP 2.5 MBps

ECP is generally the standard used by printers

Explanation

EPP has a max throughput speeds of 2 MBps (Note its MegaBytes)
ECP 2.5 MBps

ECP is generally the standard used by printers

23. In terms of battery technology. Which is the oldest to the newest. Know your batteries. It might rear its ugly head on the test.

Li-Ion, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH

Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-Ion

Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, Li-Ion

Ni-MH, Li-Ion, Ni-Cd

Ni-Cd, Li-Ion, Ni-MH

The correct order of battery technology from oldest to newest is Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-Ion. Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) batteries were one of the earliest rechargeable battery technologies developed in the 1950s. Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries came after Ni-Cd and were introduced in the 1980s as an improvement over Ni-Cd batteries. Li-Ion (lithium-ion) batteries are the newest technology among the given options and have become widely used in recent years due to their higher energy density and longer lifespan compared to Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries.

Explanation

The correct order of battery technology from oldest to newest is Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-Ion. Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) batteries were one of the earliest rechargeable battery technologies developed in the 1950s. Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries came after Ni-Cd and were introduced in the 1980s as an improvement over Ni-Cd batteries. Li-Ion (lithium-ion) batteries are the newest technology among the given options and have become widely used in recent years due to their higher energy density and longer lifespan compared to Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries.

24. What can you do in the MMC console in windows xp and 2000?

Add utilities

Add snap-ins

Add functions

Add applets

None of the above

MMC uses snap-ins. If you dont know MMC... familiarize yourself on it.

Explanation

MMC uses snap-ins. If you dont know MMC... familiarize yourself on it.

25. If you are using a jumper setting called cable select on two hard drives on the same IDE controller... what determines the order of which is master/slave?

It is determined by the jumper settings made on the hard drives.

Attach either drive to either connector. It shouldn't matter.

Put the master on the end of the cable and the slave in the middle connection.

Put the master in the middle connector and the slave on the end.

Set the jumper settings on both drives as master.

When using cable select, the EIDE cable must be able to support it.

Explanation

When using cable select, the EIDE cable must be able to support it.

26. This type of RAM is primary used for cacheing on CPUs and is very expensive. What type of RAM is it?

DDR3

FPM

RDRAM

SRAM

DRAM

SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) is normally used for cacheing in CPUs.

Explanation

SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) is normally used for cacheing in CPUs.

27. What is the upper limit for most CPUs in terms of memory utilization if the CPU is running at 32-bits?

3GB

2GB

5GB

4GB

None of the above

2^32 = 4.3B bits = approx 4GB

Remember most motherboards only support up to 4GB of memory.

For chips running at 64-bits

2^64 = 16 exabytes!

Remember this fact. You maybe tested on it.

Explanation

2^32 = 4.3B bits = approx 4GB

Remember most motherboards only support up to 4GB of memory.

For chips running at 64-bits

2^64 = 16 exabytes!

Remember this fact. You maybe tested on it.

28. Which power management option allows use of soft-power?

SMM

APM

ACPI

APM Softpower

APM enabled

Only ACPI supports soft power and hot-swappable devices.

Explanation

Only ACPI supports soft power and hot-swappable devices.

29. Which of the following is not part of the OSI model?

Data

Network

Physical

Session

Transport

The OSI model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a communication system into seven different layers. These layers are: physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application. Each layer has its own specific functions and responsibilities. The correct answer, "data," is not part of the OSI model because it does not represent a distinct layer. The term "data" is used to refer to the information being transmitted across the network, rather than a specific layer within the OSI model.

Explanation

The OSI model is a conceptual framework that standardizes the functions of a communication system into seven different layers. These layers are: physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application. Each layer has its own specific functions and responsibilities. The correct answer, "data," is not part of the OSI model because it does not represent a distinct layer. The term "data" is used to refer to the information being transmitted across the network, rather than a specific layer within the OSI model.

30. A laser printout seems to be completely blank. What could be the problem?

Fuser

Laser

Primary corona

Wrong size paper

Transfer corona

a completely black page is usually associated with problems with the primary corona. Blank pages with the transfer corona. If you don't know why, review the laser printer process.

Explanation

a completely black page is usually associated with problems with the primary corona. Blank pages with the transfer corona. If you don't know why, review the laser printer process.

31. What type of power connectors do most modern day power supplies come with?

ATX, Molex, Mini, Sata

P1, Molex, Mini, Sata, Pata

Molex, Mini, P1, AUX

Molex, Pata, P1, P4

None of the Above

While some modern motherboards may come with P4, AUX connectors depending on whether they were made for Intel or AMD, most modern motherboards support P1, Molex, Mini, and Sata cables. Although Mini cables are on their way out.

Note: Comptia sometimes calls P1 connectors ATX connectors.

Explanation

While some modern motherboards may come with P4, AUX connectors depending on whether they were made for Intel or AMD, most modern motherboards support P1, Molex, Mini, and Sata cables. Although Mini cables are on their way out.

Note: Comptia sometimes calls P1 connectors ATX connectors.

32. What is the standard input current for most power supplies?

115 V AC

115 V DC

12 V DC

12 V AC

220 V DC

The standard input current for most power supplies is 115 V AC. This means that the power supply is designed to accept an input voltage of 115 volts alternating current.

Explanation

The standard input current for most power supplies is 115 V AC. This means that the power supply is designed to accept an input voltage of 115 volts alternating current.

33. Which UTP can support speeds of 10 Gbps?

Cat 4

Cat 5e

Cat 6

Fiber-optic

Type 3

While fiber-optic can support 10 Gbps, it is not UTP.

UTP = Unshielded Twisted Pair

Type 3 is generally used for Token Ring networks

Explanation

While fiber-optic can support 10 Gbps, it is not UTP.

UTP = Unshielded Twisted Pair

Type 3 is generally used for Token Ring networks

34. You have just received an email from the President of the United States to give him your username and password. What is this type of deception known as?

Masquerading

Phishing

Worm

Social engineering

Deceptive practices

Do you know what a trojan horse is? The differences between a worm and a virus? What piggy-backing is? If not, study up on it!

Explanation

Do you know what a trojan horse is? The differences between a worm and a virus? What piggy-backing is? If not, study up on it!

35. Jeremy (a closet tech) says he has done everything on his windows 95 system so he can upgrade to windows xp. He has upgraded his ram and video card and bought a new 233 Mhz CPU that his motherboard can support. Can Jeremy upgrade his system?

He can as long as he has enough ram. He needs at least 64MB

That would depend on his HDD. He would need a min of 1.5GB of free space

No he wouldn't. He needs a CPU that can run at least 1 Ghz

No he can't

Not enough information

You can't upgrade from win 95 to XP.

Explanation

You can't upgrade from win 95 to XP.

36. What is not a standard voltage for an ATX power plug? Choose 2

3 volts

3.3 volts

3.5 volts

5 volts

12 volts

Know the colors of your wires and the voltages!

Explanation

Know the colors of your wires and the voltages!

Submit

37. You are currently running regedit. How would you go about saving all the entries in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT?

File/Import/HKEY.bak

File/Export/HKEY.bak

Edit/Export/HKEY.bak

Edit/Copy Key Name/HKEY.bak

You can't save HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

People have seen this type of question on the test. Know how to backup the registry.

Explanation

People have seen this type of question on the test. Know how to backup the registry.

38. A DDR2 running at a DDR-2 speed of 667 MHz has what clock speed?

133 MHz

100 MHz

166 MHz

200 MHz

250 MHz

If its DDR-2 speed rating is 667MHz, its DDR I/O speed would be 333MHz. Which in effect would make its "core" ram clock speed 166MHz.

Explanation

If its DDR-2 speed rating is 667MHz, its DDR I/O speed would be 333MHz. Which in effect would make its "core" ram clock speed 166MHz.

39. A CPU can operate in how many different modes and use which of the following instruction sets?

3 (RISC, EPIC, CISC)

2 (RISC, EPIC)

4 (Throttling, Hyperthreading, MMX, Pipelining)

3 (Throttling, Hyperthreading, Pipelining)

None of the above

A CPU can operate in 3 modes (16-bit real/ 32-bit protected/ merged 16/32 bit)
CPUs can use RISC(Reduced Instruction Set Computing)
EPIC(Explicitly parallel instruction Computing)
CISC(Complex Instruction Set computing)

instruction sets.

Explanation

A CPU can operate in 3 modes (16-bit real/ 32-bit protected/ merged 16/32 bit)
CPUs can use RISC(Reduced Instruction Set Computing)
EPIC(Explicitly parallel instruction Computing)
CISC(Complex Instruction Set computing)

instruction sets.

40. Bluetooth is defined as:

802.11b

802.3

802.15

802.5

802.6

Know your standards!

Explanation

Know your standards!

41. What is the maximum cable distance for a 10Base2 network?

200 meters

100 meters

1000 meters

10 meters

185 meters

Know your ethernet!

Explanation

Know your ethernet!

42. What wireless security method uses a 128-bit encryption key?

WPA

SSID

WEP

WPA2

Mac Filtering

You will be tested on wireless security. Be sure to know the differences between WPA and WEP. Expect a couple of test questions on this subject.

Explanation

You will be tested on wireless security. Be sure to know the differences between WPA and WEP. Expect a couple of test questions on this subject.

43. Jay is currently trying to send email but can't. Everyone else in his department seems able to do so. After an exhaustive search you notice one of his ports is disabled. What could that port number be?

110

23

25

53

68

SMTP uses port 25. Know your port numbers for the 602 exam!

Explanation

SMTP uses port 25. Know your port numbers for the 602 exam!

44. Irda works at what distance and at what speeds?

3 meters at 3 Mbps

3 feet at 2 Mbps

10 meters at 4 Mbps

100 meters at under 1 Mbps

1 meter at 4 Mbps

Know every wireless technology. Speeds and distances. Many people have been tested extensively on wireless.

Explanation

Know every wireless technology. Speeds and distances. Many people have been tested extensively on wireless.

45. The Windows Update website calls their most important updates?

Time critical

Critical

High Priority

Service Packs

None of the above

Visit the MSFT site!

Explanation

Visit the MSFT site!

46. A serial cable has what max. length?

40m

10m

50m

15m

9m

Know your cable lengths! Serial is 50ft. 15m is closest to 50ft.

Explanation

Know your cable lengths! Serial is 50ft. 15m is closest to 50ft.

47. What switch would you use to make ping continuous?

/a

/c

/g

/l

/t

Know your switches!

Explanation

Know your switches!

48. Which of the following ports only uses UDP?

22

25

53

68

21

Port 68 is the correct answer because it is the port used by the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) client. BOOTP is a protocol that allows a diskless client machine to discover its own IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. It uses UDP as the transport protocol for its communication.

Explanation

Port 68 is the correct answer because it is the port used by the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) client. BOOTP is a protocol that allows a diskless client machine to discover its own IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. It uses UDP as the transport protocol for its communication.

49. A PCIe Lane runs at which speed?

1.5 Gbps

2.0 Gbps

2.5 Gbps

3.0 Gbps

None of the above

Uses a point-to-point serial connection rather than parallel communication.

A lane uses a pair of wires(one for sending/one for receiving). PCIe slots generally come with x1(1-lane)x2x4x8x12x16x32. The most common PCIe slot uses 16-lanes(x16)

Explanation

Uses a point-to-point serial connection rather than parallel communication.

A lane uses a pair of wires(one for sending/one for receiving). PCIe slots generally come with x1(1-lane)x2x4x8x12x16x32. The most common PCIe slot uses 16-lanes(x16)

50. What comes to mind when you hear that a laptop is modular?

RAM, CPUs, Optical Drives

Docking Station, Port Replicator

RAM, CPUs, Optical Drives, HDD

So-Dimms, Docking Station, Port Replicator

Docking Station

Modular means components within the laptop like RAM, CPUs, Optical Drives, HDD, Network Drives and even Video Cards can be swapped out. Laptops no longer use "proprietary" OEM-only versions.

Explanation

Modular means components within the laptop like RAM, CPUs, Optical Drives, HDD, Network Drives and even Video Cards can be swapped out. Laptops no longer use "proprietary" OEM-only versions.

51. What port does FTP use? Choose two

20

21

22

23

25

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) uses port 20 for data transfer and port 21 for control commands. Port 20 is used for the actual transfer of files, while port 21 is used for establishing the connection and sending commands such as login, password, and directory navigation. By using these two ports, FTP is able to establish a reliable and secure connection for transferring files between a client and a server.

Explanation

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) uses port 20 for data transfer and port 21 for control commands. Port 20 is used for the actual transfer of files, while port 21 is used for establishing the connection and sending commands such as login, password, and directory navigation. By using these two ports, FTP is able to establish a reliable and secure connection for transferring files between a client and a server.

Submit

52. On a motherboard using an Intel CPU, what are the names of the different parts of the chipset?

North Bridge, I/O Controller Hub

South Bridge, North Bridge

MMC controller hub, South Bridge

Memory Controller Hub, I/O Controller Hub

Super I/O, North Bridge

For motherboards using INTEL CPU's the chipset is called the Memory Controller Hub, and I/O controller Hub.

On AMD CPUs its normally called North/South Bridge

Explanation

For motherboards using INTEL CPU's the chipset is called the Memory Controller Hub, and I/O controller Hub.

On AMD CPUs its normally called North/South Bridge

53. Generally what speeds/bus size does Mini-PCI support?

33MHz/66MHz 32-bits

33MHz/66MHz 64-bits

66MHz/133MHz 32-bits

33MHz 32/64-bits

33 MHz 32-bits

Mini-PCI generally runs at the same speeds as PCI. 33 Mhz/32-bits

Explanation

Mini-PCI generally runs at the same speeds as PCI. 33 Mhz/32-bits

54. Token Ring using UTP uses what type of topology?

Ring

Bus

Star

Star-Ring

Mesh

Token Ring using UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) utilizes a Star-Ring topology. In this configuration, the network is connected in a ring structure, where each device is connected to a central hub or switch. The central hub acts as a star, connecting all the devices, while the data transmission occurs in a ring fashion. This topology provides a combination of the benefits of both star and ring topologies, offering redundancy and fault tolerance.

Explanation

Token Ring using UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) utilizes a Star-Ring topology. In this configuration, the network is connected in a ring structure, where each device is connected to a central hub or switch. The central hub acts as a star, connecting all the devices, while the data transmission occurs in a ring fashion. This topology provides a combination of the benefits of both star and ring topologies, offering redundancy and fault tolerance.

55. All PC Cards both the 16-bit version and the CardBus version share the same ________ interface.

50-pin

32-pin

64-pin

68-pin

72-pin

Important factoid. Seen on the exams.

Explanation

Important factoid. Seen on the exams.

56. The PCMCIA standard defines two levels of software drivers to support PC Cards. What are they? Select all that apply.

CardBus

Card Services

Bus Services

PCMCIA

Socket Services

Socket services are generally known as "lower" services.

Card services are known as "higher/more advanced" services.

Explanation

Socket services are generally known as "lower" services.

Card services are known as "higher/more advanced" services.

Submit

57. In windows 2000 how would you edit the registry?

/Start/Settings/Run/Cmd/regedit.exe

/Start/Run/Cmd/regedit.exe

/Start/Settings/Run/Cmd/regedt32.exe

/Start/Run/Cmd/regedit32.exe

/Programs/Accessories/command prompt/regedt32.exe

In windows 2000 regedit is used primary for searches. You edit the registry using regedt32.exe

Notice option D is spelled regedit32.exe. Be careful on the Comptia exams. You may be given an option of selecting either regedit or regedt32. The difference should be noted especially on windows 2000.

Explanation

In windows 2000 regedit is used primary for searches. You edit the registry using regedt32.exe

Notice option D is spelled regedit32.exe. Be careful on the Comptia exams. You may be given an option of selecting either regedit or regedt32. The difference should be noted especially on windows 2000.