1.
A motherboard can integrate which types of components: (more than 1 are correct)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Video
B. Network
C. Sound
Explanation
A,B,C are correct. A printer is an external device.
2.
Z.I.F. stands for:
Correct Answer(s)
Zero Insertion Force
Explanation
Zero Insertion Force
3.
Level 2 (L2) Cache is located on the CPU.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
False... L1 cache is located on the CPU. L2 is external on the motherboard.
4.
Non-Volatile memory will retain anything stored
after power is removed from the system. (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Volatile memory will lose any data after power is lost (RAM)
Non-Volatile will save any data (Hard Drive / USB Flash Drive)
5.
7.
What does the acronym SCSI stand for?
Correct Answer
Small Computer Systems Interface
Small Computer Systems Interconnect
Explanation
Small Computer Systems Interface or Interconnect
6.
7. Parity
adds an extra bit for error checking, which bit is created? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
C. 9th bit
Explanation
Parity adds an extra bit 9th bit (1byte = 8 bits)
7.
Which standard for RAM is faster and
cheaper?
Correct Answer
A. Non-ECC
Explanation
ECC checks for errors. Used in servers.
8.
The
acronym “O.E.M.” stands for:
Correct Answer
Original Equipment Manufacturer
9.
The ZIF socket contains which part of the motherboard? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
B. CPU
Explanation
CPU -- PCI and AGP are other expansion slots.
10.
How
many megabytes (MB) are in a gigabyte (GB)? (approximate) (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
C. 1000 MB
Explanation
1024 MB are in 1 GB.
11.
What does the acronym RAID stand for?
Correct Answer
Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks
12.
Which of the following are
examples of removable media?
Correct Answer(s)
B. USB Flash Drive
E. DVD
13.
What are 3 basic personal computer components: (Inside the case)
Correct Answer(s)
CPU
RAM
Hard Drive
14.
POST stands for:
Correct Answer
C. Power On Self Test
15.
Name one type of computer case types:
Correct Answer
Minitower
Tower
Mid Tower
Full Tower
Form Factor
16.
What is the function of RAID 1?
Correct Answer
A. Mirror Disks
17.
GUI stands for:
Correct Answer
Graphical User Interface
18.
Windows is an __________ driven operating system which keeps a log that can be audited.
Correct Answer
event
19.
Windows XP is an example of a client operating system.
Correct Answer
A. Ture
20.
Windows 98 is an example of a client operating system.
Correct Answer
A. True
21.
RJ45 is an example of what type of cable?
Correct Answer
B. Ethernet
22.
The definition of a network is: (only 1 correct answer)
Correct Answer
A. 2 or more computers sharing information
23.
What command must you type to open / write / edit the windows registry:
Correct Answer
D. Regedit
24.
What command will allow you to see if a host device returns a response: (From DOS)
Correct Answer
D. Ping
25.
What will allow you to get to a DOS prompt on Windows XP? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
A. CMD
26.
Which IRQ is assigned to LPT1 (printer port) on a standard windows installation (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
C. IRQ 7
27.
COM1 uses IRQ ___? (Only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
E. IRG 4
28.
What is the maximum number of devices you can connect to one USB port? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
D. 127
29.
What is the maximum number of IDE devices that you can connect per channel on a motherboard? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
B. 2
30.
What is the maximum length of a category 5 (ethernet) cable? Only 1 is correct
Correct Answer
C. 100 meters
31.
What
is address found hardwired into the NIC card that cannot be changed? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
B. MAC
32.
Which file system has better overall performance? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
D. NTFS
33.
Select all of the following characters that cannot be used in a standard file name: (3 are correct)
Correct Answer(s)
B. / \
C. ?
D. *
34.
Viruses are written at what level? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
A. 0
35.
A standard hard drive can be what type of interface? (3 are correct)
Correct Answer(s)
A. SATA
B. IDE
D. SCSI
36.
UTP stands for:
Correct Answer(s)
Unshielded Twisted Pair
37.
Which network topology uses a hub? (only 1 correct)
Correct Answer
D. Star
38.
IPv4 is a 64 bit DNS internet addressing solution?
Correct Answer
B. False
39.
IPv4 is represented as: (how many octets?) (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
A. ________ ________ ________ ________
40.
Linux can be a server or client operating system?
Correct Answer
A. True
41.
What device is used to connect multiple LANs? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
B. Bridge
42.
What hardware device allows you to connect to the internet using a phone line (RJ 11)? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
D. Modem
43.
What device will allow a public IP address to split into multiple private IP addresses? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
A. Router
44.
What is the speed limitation of dial up internet access? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
B. 56 Kbps
45.
What
device can block internet traffic using DNS name, IP address, or Keywords? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
C. Firewall
46.
What is the best representation of a strong password below? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
C. P@ssw0rd!
Explanation
A strong password contains letters, numbers, special characters.
47.
Windows XP service pack 2 contained what new feature? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
D. Firewall solution
48.
The internet uses ___________ what protocol ? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
A. TCP/IP
49.
Error code 301 shows. What is wrong with
this machine? (Only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
B. There is a keyboard error
50.
Which is true of
a female DB 15-pin video port? (only 1 is correct)
Correct Answer
B. It has 3 rows of 5 pinholes.