Practice Test: Question Set - 18
1. On the 16-bit ISA bus, IRQ2 is elevated to which higher level interrupt?
- (A) 9
- (B) 11
- (C) 13
- (D) 18
2. What is the highest binary number that can be referred to on a three position jumper block?
- (A) 4
- (B) 6
- (C) F
- (D) 1
3. What is the result of adding an IP address to the DNS server search order?
- (A) It restricts
browsing to that DNS server
- (B) It overrides
the local systems IP address
- (C) It tells the
DNS Server where the local system is located
- (D) It tells the
local system where the DNS Server is located
4. If a computer's BIOS allow it, you can boot from a CD-ROM.
- (A) True
- (B) False
5. ESD potential decreases with the use of:
- (A) De-ionizing
fans
- (B) A
wrist strap
- (C) Rubber
gloves with matching cap
- (D) A
static meter
6. What is the best ground for a conductive work bench?
- (A) AC outlet
- (B) Ground to
bend
- (C) To another
device
- (D) Chassis
ground
7. MSD exe does not have information on:
- (A) Cache
- (B) Video
- (C) Operation
system
- (D) Com ports
8. What is the main communication method from one PDA to another PDA?
- (A) IR
- (B) USB
- (C) RS-232
- (D) IEEE 1394
9. What is the first step in diagnosing a completely dead computer at the client site that was working the day before?
- (A) Test the
power supply
- (B) Replace the
CMOS battery
- (C) Check the AC
outlet
- (D) Reseat the
hard drive controller cable
10. When installing PCI NICS you can check the IRQ availability by looking at
- (A) Dip switches
- (B) CONFIG.SYS
- (C) Jumper
settings
- (D) Motherboard
BIOS
11. What could cause a fixed disk error?
- (A) CDROM drive
not installed
- (B) Incorrect
CMOS settings
- (C) Incorrect
RAM settings
- (D) None of the
above
12. Which step should you perform first before discharging a CRT?
- (A) Remove the
CRT from its housing
- (B) Disconnect
the CRT from the computer
- (C) Remove the
video assembly
- (D) Turn power
off before removing power source
13. Match the device driver HIMEM.SYS to its operation.
- (A) Supports
(ANSI) terminal emulation
- (B) Manages the
use of extended memory
- (C) Uses
expanded memory on a 80386 processor
- (D) Supports
code page switching
14. Which type of system board is the MOST likely candidate for processor upgrading if you want maximum performance and future compatibility?
- (A) ML
- (B) PCI
- (C) ISA
- (D) EISA
15. What is modified when changing the system start-up boot sequence?
- (A) BIOS/CMOS
- (B) CONFIG.SYS
- (C) autoexec.bat
- (D) COMMAND.COM
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