CompTIA A Plus Certification! Hardest Test: Quiz

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Welcome to the CompTIA A Plus Certification Hardest Test. The computer PC can have several issues that need solving, and that is where the computer service technician comes in. Having this certification guarantees a fighting chance in the job market. This quiz is perfectly designed to help out with your revision, do give it a try and see how much you will recall. All the best, and keep practicing!

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1.

When you are discussing the memory capacity of a memory module, the capacity is specified in
- A.
  
  Gigabits
- B.
  
  Megabits
- C.
  
  Bytes
- D.
  
  Dibits
2.

How many devices can a single USB hub support?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  127
- D.
  
  128
3.

You are helping a nontechnical user over the telephone and you need to have the user plug in the SVGA monitor. How would you describe the connector and number of pins in the SVGA connector?
- A.
  
  15-pin, 3-row, D-shell
- B.
  
  9-pin, 3-row, D-shell
- C.
  
  50-pin, 2-row, D-shell
- D.
  
  6-pin, round, mini-DIN
4.

How is information stored in the system’s BIOS updated?
- A.
  
  By physically removing and replacing the BIOS device on the system board
- B.
  
  By replacing the RTC module so the variable information stored in CMOS will update the BIOS on startup
- C.
  
  By electronically flashing the BIOS with new information
- D.
  
  By electronically removing the information from the BIOS, using new downloaded BIOS software to rewrite the BIOS, and then restoring it to the BIOS chip
5.

Which one of the following types of memory can be used to permanently store data and instructions?
- A.
  
  SRAM devices
- B.
  
  ROM devices
- C.
  
  Magnetic memory
- D.
  
  SDRAM devices
6.

You have just installed a 500GB HDD in a Windows XP Professional machine. When you start up the system, it recognizes only 137GB of drive space. What are the most likely causes of this problem?
- A.
  
  The system needs a new HDD driver for Windows XP to handle this size drive.
- B.
  
  The firmware on the HDD needs to be updated to work with Windows XP Pro.
- C.
  
  The system needs to have Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later installed to handle this size drive.
- D.
  
  The system needs to have the BIOS flashed with a version that can accommodate the new drive.
7.

You are installing a printer at a customer’s office. The printer is new and features USB connectivity. The host system is an old Pentium II system with two USB ports on the back panel. After you connect the printer and turn it on, the system recognizes it, but the printer doesn’t work. What is the most likely cause for this situation?
- A.
  
  The USB cable is a USB 2.0 version that is not compatible with the computer port.
- B.
  
  The USB cable is a USB 1.1 version that is not compatible with the new printer port.
- C.
  
  The new printer is a USB 2.0 device, but the host computer has a USB1.1 port.
- D.
  
  The USB drivers need to be updated to USB 2.0 drivers.
8.

Which of the following types of cable specifications can be used to connect hard drives to a typical BTX system board? (Select all that apply.)
- A.
  
  EIDE (PATA)
- B.
  
  SATA
- C.
  
  SCSI
- D.
  
  IEEE-1394
9.

You’ve installed one PATA hard drive and it is working fine. You install a second PATA drive and neither drive works when you start the system. What is the most likely cause for this problem?
- A.
  
  The drives are connected in the wrong order on the PATA signal cable.
- B.
  
  The second drive is on the secondary IDE channel with its jumper set in the slave position.
- C.
  
  Both drives are connected to the primary IDE channel and the jumpers on both drives are set as masters.
- D.
  
  One drive is connected as Primary Master and the other as Secondary Master, but the power connector isn’t connected to the Secondary Master.
10.

You have been called in to troubleshoot a new Windows XP Media Center Edition installation that is not supporting USB devices from any of its USB ports. What should you do first to correct this problem?
- A.
  
  Enable USB support in the CMOS setup utility.
- B.
  
  Get new USB 2.1 devices so they are compatible with the MCE system.
- C.
  
  Test the USB devices in other machines.
- D.
  
  Check the Windows XP MCE HCL to determine whether the components are compatible with the new operating system.
11.

When you ask a remote user to describe the problem he is having, he tells you that he heard a loud popping sound from the unit and then smoke came out of the back of the system unit. Which of the following should you have the customer do first?
- A.
  
  Try to restart the computer.
- B.
  
  Unplug the power supply from the AC outlet.
- C.
  
  Have the customer check his purchase documentation to determine whether the PC is still covered so you can help him.
- D.
  
  Tell him that the magic smoke has left the machine and it will never work again.
12.

A user tells you that her laptop’s cooling fan is making a lot of noise. Later, she reports that the noise has completely stopped. What has most likely happened?
- A.
  
  The BIOS Health Monitor has corrected the fan’s speed.
- B.
  
  The dust buildup blocking the fan’s operation has cleared itself.
- C.
  
  The system has reached proper operating temperature and the fan has settled into proper operation.
- D.
  
  The fan has completely stopped working and the unit should be shut down and checked for heat damage.
13.

At boot, a computer system makes a loud noise, and smoke is seen coming from the unit. What is the first thing you should do?
- A.
  
  Call the manufacturer and check warranty status.
- B.
  
  Shut down the system and vent the room.
- C.
  
  Try to boot the system in Safe Mode.
- D.
  
  Remove power from the computer.
14.

While servicing a PC, you open up the system unit case and discover that a lot of dust has accumulated inside. Which of the following are the best ways for safely removing it? (Select all that apply.)
- A.
  
  Vacuum it out with a static-free vacuum.
- B.
  
  Gently wash it out with a damp soft cloth.
- C.
  
  Use compressed air to remove the dust.
- D.
  
  Shake it out of the system.
15.

What is the best type of cleaning tool for use on the exterior of computers and peripheral components?
- A.
  
  A vacuum cleaner
- B.
  
  A damp cloth
- C.
  
  A soft brush
- D.
  
  A can of antistatic spray
16.

What type of cleaning solution should be used on the exterior of computer components?
- A.
  
  Bleach and water
- B.
  
  Window cleaner
- C.
  
  Soap and water
- D.
  
  Citrus-based cleaners
17.

At what point does heat buildup become a problem for most PCs?
- A.
  
  Room temperatures above 85°F
- B.
  
  Room temperatures above 90°F
- C.
  
  Room temperatures above 95°F
- D.
  
  Room temperatures above 100°F
18.

What type of RAM do you typically find in a notebook PC?
- A.
  
  RIMM
- B.
  
  SODIMM
- C.
  
  PCMCIA
- D.
  
  SD memory
19.

Which PCMCIA slot type can handle all the different PC Card device formats?
- A.
  
  Type I
- B.
  
  Type II
- C.
  
  Type III
- D.
  
  Mini PCI