A+ Essentials Test Prep Quiz #2
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- 1.
What types of computer problems are the most difficult to troubleshoot?
- A.
Network errors
- B.
Registry errors
- C.
Intermittent errors
- D.
Hardware errors
Correct Answer
C. Intermittent errors -
- 2.
___________________ is any physical componant of a computer or peripheral device.
Correct Answer
hardware
Hardware - 3.
______________is software written permanently to a computer chip. Without it, you couldn't power on your computer.
Correct Answer
Firmware
firmware - 4.
What is key to the success of any troubleshooting effort?
- A.
Identification
- B.
Documentation
- C.
Task Manager
- D.
Resolution
Correct Answer
B. Documentation -
- 5.
What it an excellent reference when you're having a software or hardware computer issue on a system running a Microsoft operating system?
- A.
Microsoft Knowledge Base
- B.
Google
- C.
Vendor Web Sites
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Microsoft Knowledge Base -
- 6.
A mouse is used more than a keyboard when working in a ____________.
- A.
OSI
- B.
ARD
- C.
GUI
- D.
AGP
Correct Answer
C. GUIExplanation
GUI is a graphical user interface and makes using computer programs easier. An alternative to working in the GUI would be to work strictly at the command line.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Windows Desktop contains which of the following:
- A.
Start Menu
- B.
All Programs
- C.
Taskbar and system tray
- D.
Recycle Bin
Correct Answer(s)
A. Start Menu
C. Taskbar and system tray
D. Recycle Bin -
- 8.
Everything in the Control Panel is a ___________________.
- A.
Core component
- B.
Registry edit
- C.
System configuration
- D.
Configuration setting
Correct Answer
B. Registry edit -
- 9.
What is the program that provides communication between the user and operating system in a non-graphical user interface?
- A.
Command-line utility
- B.
DOS
- C.
Computer Managment console
- D.
System Properties
Correct Answer
A. Command-line utility -
- 10.
On which operating system do computers that are not part of a domain have Simple File Sharing enabled by default?
- A.
Windows Me
- B.
Windows 2000 Professional
- C.
Windows XP Home
- D.
Windows XP Professional
Correct Answer
D. Windows XP Professional -
- 11.
What is the difference between NTFS Folder Permissions Read & Execute and Modify?
- A.
You can take ownership in modify
- B.
You can change permissions in modify
- C.
You can delete the folder in modify
- D.
The only difference is the inherited permissions
Correct Answer
C. You can delete the folder in modify -
- 12.
What internal computer component generally uses the most power?
- A.
Motherboard
- B.
CPU
- C.
Memory
- D.
Video card
Correct Answer
B. CPU -
- 13.
Registers are:
- A.
Very small, yet fast memory locations to hold instruction or units of data.
- B.
Are faster than RAM.
- C.
Operate at the same speed as the CPU
- D.
The brains of your computer
Correct Answer(s)
A. Very small, yet fast memory locations to hold instruction or units of data.
B. Are faster than RAM. -
- 14.
What term is used to describe the core features of a computer, which include memory control, system bus functions, audio functions, video display functions, and system management functions.
- A.
RAM
- B.
ROM
- C.
Chipset
- D.
Data bus
Correct Answer
C. Chipset -
- 15.
The _____________ chip controls interaction between the CPU, memory, AGP vido control circuity.
- A.
Northbridge
- B.
Southbridge
Correct Answer
A. Northbridge -
- 16.
At what part of the print process does the laser beam moves along the drum, creating a negative of the image that will eventually appear on the printout?
- A.
Charging
- B.
Writing
- C.
Developing
- D.
Transferring
Correct Answer
B. Writing -
- 17.
What does the laser beam in a laser printer actually do?
- A.
Reduces the printer drum's charge in areas that will later hold toner
- B.
Passes a strong negative charge to the drum
- C.
Produces a positive charge in the areas that will later hold toner
- D.
Presses the toner onto the paper
Correct Answer
A. Reduces the printer drum's charge in areas that will later hold toner -
- 18.
Common printer language includes:
- A.
PCL
- B.
PostScript
- C.
Windows GDI
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
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