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Questions: 39 | Attempts: 3239 | Last updated: Dec 13, 2012
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Sample Question_____________ is the set of instructions processed by the central processing chip in the computer.
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Questions: 9 | Attempts: 274 | Last updated: Dec 13, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhat is the minimum pagefile size?
Installing and Upgrading WindowsIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Identify and explain the basic functions of an operating system• Describe the features and characteristics of Windows 2000 and Windows XP•...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1034 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following is an advantage of running Windows 2000 on NTFS asopposed to FAT32?
Removable MediaIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain and install floppy disk drives• Demonstrate the variations among flash drives and other tiny drives• Identify and install optical media...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 794 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionTo install a floppy drive as the A: drive, what must you do?
Implementing Hard DrivesIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain the partitions available in Windows• Discuss the formatting options• Partition and format hard drives• Maintain and troubleshoot a...
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 489 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhich is the most complete list of file systems that Windows 2000 and XPcan use?
We have just finished covering chapter 9 of the A+ essentials course. In this chapter we covered Hard drive technologies, how hard drives work, how to install them among many other subtopics. To ensure you keep in touch with...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 527 | Last updated: Aug 6, 2018
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Sample QuestionJohn’s system is running INT13 extensions. What is the maximum size harddrive it can support?
Expansion BusIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Identify the structure and function of the expansion bus• Explain classic system resources• Identify the modern expansion bus slots• Install expansion...
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 436 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following statements about the expansion bus is true?
BIOS and CMOSIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain the function of BIOS• Distinguish among various CMOS setup utility options• Describe BIOS and device drivers• Troubleshoot the power-on self...
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 488 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionJill decided to go retro and added a second floppy disk drive to her computer.She thinks she got it physically installed correctly, but it doesn’t show up inWindows. Which of the following options will most likely lead Jill where sheneeds to go to resolve the issue?
MotherboardsIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain how motherboards work• Identify the types of motherboards• Explain chipset varieties• Upgrade and install motherboards• Troubleshoot...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 540 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following form factors dominates the PC industry?
Power SuppliesIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain the basics of electricity• Describe the details about powering the PC• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot power supplies
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 407 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhen testing an AC outlet in the U.S., what voltage should the multimetershow between the hot and ground wires?
RAMIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Identify the different types of RAM packaging• Explain the varieties of DRAM• Install RAM properly• Perform basic RAM troubleshooting
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 2110 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionSteve adds a second 512-MB 240-pin DIMM to his PC, which should bringthe total RAM in the system up to 1 GB. The PC has a Pentium 4 3.2-GHzprocessor and three 240-pin DIMM slots on the motherboard. When he turnson the PC, however, the RAM count only shows 512 MB of RAM. Which of thefollowing is most likely to be the problem?
Microprocessors
In this chapter, you will learn how to
• Identify the core components of a CPU
• Describe the relationship of CPUs and RAM
• Explain the varieties of modern CPUs
• Identify...
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 698 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhat do registers provide for the CPU?
The Visible PCIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Describe how the PC works• Identify the essential tools of the trade and avoid electrostatic discharge• Identify the different connectors on a typical PC...
Questions: 6 | Attempts: 673 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhat is the essential tool for computer techs?
The Complete PC TechIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Describe how computers work• Explain the nuances of dealing with customers• Implement a troubleshooting methodology
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 270 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhile troubleshooting a fairly routine printing problem, the customerexplains in great detail precisely what he was trying to do, what happenedwhen he tried to print, and what he attempted as a fix for the problem. Atwhat point should you interrupt him?
Computer SecurityIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain the threats to your computers and data• Describe how to control the local computing environment• Explain how to protect computers from network...
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 277 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following would you select if you need to back up an ActiveDirectory server?
The InternetIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain how the Internet works• Connect to the Internet• Use Internet software tools
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 317 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionOf the four Internet connection options listed below, which typically offersthe slowest connection speed?
Local Area NetworkingIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain network technologies• Explain network operating systems• Install and configure wired networks• Install and configure wireless...
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 408 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionTo provide a computer with a physical and electronic connection to anetwork, what must be installed?
In computing, a printer is a peripheral machine which makes a persistent representation of graphics or text, usually on paper. While most output is human-readable, bar code printers are an example of...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 519 | Last updated: Apr 29, 2021
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Sample QuestionWhat mechanism is used by most inkjet printers to push ink ontothe paper?
Portable ComputingIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Describe the many types of portable computing devices available• Enhance and upgrade portable computers• Manage and maintain portable computers•...
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 322 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhat is the name of the lower level of software drivers that support PC Cards?
SoundIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Describe how sound works in a PC• Select the appropriate sound card for a given scenario• Install a sound card in a Windows system• Troubleshoot problems that...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 307 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhat refers to the number of characteristics of a particular sound capturedwhen sampling?
In this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain how video displays work• Select the proper video card• Install and configure video software• Troubleshoot basic video problems
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 371 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhat term refers to the amount of time it takes to draw an entire screen andget the electron guns back to the upper-left corner?
It is important to differentiate between inputs and outputs when it comes to computers. In chapter 16 we covered how to identify both input and output devices, how they work on a PC and how to support input/output ports. Test...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 529 | Last updated: Aug 6, 2018
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Sample QuestionA serial port receives and sends serial data. What device translates that serialdata into parallel data for the computer to use?
Maintaining and Troubleshooting WindowsIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Maintain Windows 2000/XP• Optimize Windows 2000/XP• Troubleshoot Windows 2000/XP
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 500 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionYour Windows XP Professional system fails to boot up. You suspect that theboot sector has become corrupted. You start the system using the set of bootdisks and then launch the Recovery Console. Which command should youuse to write a new boot sector into the system partition?
Working with the Command-Line InterfaceIn this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain the operation of the command-line interface• Execute fundamental commands from the command line• Manipulate files and...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 545 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionHow many 8-bit characters does the ASCII standard define?
Understanding Windows 13In this chapter, you will learn how to• Explain the Windows interface• Identify the features and characteristics of Windows 2000 and Windows XP• Describe the current versions of Windows
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 650 | Last updated: Dec 14, 2012
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following is an advantage of running Windows 2000 on NTFS asopposed to FAT32? (Select two.)
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