004 - The Proper Steps

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1. To access memory, the CPU follows certain basic steps to request information from standard DRAM, Choose the proper order.

600 - CPU sends the row address
400 - CPU sends the column address
100 - The memory controller reads the information
300 - The row address for the second memory cell is given
500 - The column address for the second memory cell is given
200 - The second memory cell is read

Explanation

The correct order for accessing memory is as follows:
1. The CPU sends the row address (600).
2. The CPU sends the column address (400).
3. The memory controller reads the information (100).
4. The row address for the second memory cell is given (300).
5. The column address for the second memory cell is given (500).
6. The second memory cell is read (200).

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2. To access memory, the CPU follows certain basic steps to request information from via Fast Page Mode, Choose the proper order.

300 - CPU sends the row address
400 - CPU sends the column address
100 - The memory controller reads the information
500 - The column address ell is given
200 - The second memory cell is read

Explanation

The correct order for the CPU to access memory via Fast Page Mode is as follows:
First, the CPU sends the row address (300), then it sends the column address (400).
Next, the memory controller reads the information (100) and the column address is given (500).
Finally, the second memory cell is read (200).

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3. Choose the proper steps to show how information flows from the computer system to the monitor.

300 - The data is sent in analog format from the video adapter to the monitor.

200 - The video adapter is responsible for receiving digital data from the processor, which instructs the video adapter on how the images are to be drawn on the screen.

100 - The video adapter stores the information about drawing the images in its memory and starts converting the infromation into analog data that the monitor can understand.

Explanation

The video adapter receives digital data from the processor, which instructs it on how to draw images on the screen. The video adapter then stores this information in its memory and starts converting it into analog data that the monitor can understand. Finally, the analog data is sent from the video adapter to the monitor.

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4. The following steps are performed to create a partition on a basic disk within Windows XP.  What are the last five steps to complete setting up the partition on the drive.

14A - Select Primary Partition and Click Next

10A - Click Start, Right-Click My Computer, Choose Manage.

12A - Right-Click the unallocated space, choose New Partition and choose
New Partition.

13A - Click Next

17A - Choose the file system you want to format the partition and click next.

11A - When the Computer Management console has started, select Disk Management on the left side of the screen.

15A - Type the desired size of the primary partition in megabytes and click next.

16A - Choose the drive letter you want to associate with this partition and then click next

18A - Click the Finish Button

19A - When Disk Management is finished formatting the drive, close the computer management utility.

Explanation

The last five steps to complete setting up the partition on the drive are 15A - 16A - 17A - 18A - 19A. This means that the user should type the desired size of the primary partition in megabytes (15A), choose the drive letter to associate with the partition (16A), choose the file system for formatting the partition (17A), click next (18A), and finally click the Finish button (19A) to complete the process.

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5. The following steps are performed to create a partition on a basic disk within Windows XP.  What are the first five steps to complete setting up the partition on the drive.

14A - Select Primary Partition and Click Next

10A - Click Start, Right-Click My Computer, Choose Manage.

12A - Right-Click the unallocated space, choose New Partition and choose
New Partition.

13A - Click Next

17A - Choose the file system you want to format the partition and click next.

11A - When the Computer Management console has started, select Disk Management on the left side of the screen.

15A - Type the desired size of the primary partition in megabytes and click next.

16A - Choose the drive letter you want to associate with this partition and then click next

18A - Click the Finish Button

19A - When Disk Management is finished formatting the drive, close the computer management utility.

Explanation

The correct answer is 10A - 11A - 12A - 13A - 14A. This is the correct sequence of steps to create a partition on a basic disk within Windows XP. First, you need to click Start, right-click My Computer, and choose Manage (10A). Then, select Disk Management on the left side of the screen (11A). Right-click the unallocated space and choose New Partition (12A). Next, choose the file system you want to format the partition (13A). Finally, select Primary Partition and click Next (14A).

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6. Choose the proper order to access the system IRQs via Windows 9x systems?

100 - Click Device Manager
200 - Expand IRQ's Settings
300 - Click Hardware Option
400 - Click on My Computer ICON
500 - View As Resource Type
600 - Choose Properties

Explanation

The correct order to access the system IRQs via Windows 9x systems is as follows: first, click on the My Computer ICON (400); then, choose Properties (600); next, click on the Hardware Option (300); after that, view as Resource Type (100); then, expand IRQ's Settings (500); and finally, click Device Manager (200).

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7. Choose the proper order to access the system IRQs via the Control Panel?

100 - Click The Device Manager
200 - Expand IRQ's Settings
300 - Click Hardware Tab
400 - Click on Control Panel Option
500 - View As Resource Type

Explanation

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8. Choose the last four proper steps regarding the boot process?

000 - The power supply initializes
300 - Jump address accessed and loaded
600 - Jump address is FFFF0
200 - POST process begins
700 - Video Adapter BIOS loads
500 - Device BIOS loads
800 - System test the devices
100 - Ports are assigned identities
900 - Configuration is confirmed
400 - Storage devices are checked

Explanation

The correct answer is 800 - 100 - 900 - 400. The boot process begins with the system testing the devices (800), followed by assigning identities to the ports (100). Configuration is then confirmed (900), and finally, the storage devices are checked (400).

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9. Choose the next step performed after the Video adapter BIOS loads?

000 - The power supply initializes
300 - Jump address accessed and loaded
600 - Jump address is FFFF0
200 - POST process begins
700 - Video Adapter BIOS loads
500 - Device BIOS loads
800 - System test the devices
100 - Ports are assigned identities
900 - Configuration is confirmed
400 - Storage devices are checked

Explanation

After the Video Adapter BIOS loads (700), the next step performed is the Device BIOS loads (500).

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10. Choose the next step after the ports are assigned regarding the boot process?

000 - The power supply initializes
300 - Jump address accessed and loaded
600 - Jump address is FFFF0
200 - POST process begins
700 - Video Adapter BIOS loads
500 - Device BIOS loads
800 - System test the devices
100 - Ports are assigned identities
900 - Configuration is confirmed
400 - Storage devices are checked

Explanation

After the ports are assigned identities, the next step in the boot process is to confirm the configuration.

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11. What are the proper steps to discharge a monitor's CRT?

100 - Slip the end of the shorting probe under the rubber grommet.
300 - Unplug the monitor and open it up.
400 - Clip the wire on the shorting probe to the metal chassis of the PC.
200 - Then the popping noise has stopped, you may remove the probe.

Explanation

The proper steps to discharge a monitor's CRT are as follows: First, slip the end of the shorting probe under the rubber grommet (100). Then, unplug the monitor and open it up (300). Next, clip the wire on the shorting probe to the metal chassis of the PC (400). Finally, once the popping noise has stopped, you may remove the probe (200). This sequence ensures that the monitor's CRT is discharged safely and effectively.

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