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  1. How may standard levels of interrupts are provided on the 8-bit ISA bus (XT-class computer)?

  2. A.
    4
    B.
    8
    C.
    12
    D.
    16
    E.
    None of the above

  3. "Parity" errors usually indicate bad memory

  4. A.
    True
    B.
    False

  5. IRQ6 is typically reserved for:

  6. A.
    The floppy
    B.
    The keyboard controller
    C.
    LPT2
    D.
    The modem
    E.
    None of the above

  7. What is the most likely cause of an "FDD controller Failure" error message?

  8. A.
    you did not set the jumper on the floppy drive to drive A
    B.
    you forgot to flash CMOS
    C.
    you installed the floppy disk drive cable backward
    D.
    your computer's floppy drive is defective
    E.
    None of the above

  9. WRAM is used on a

  10. A.
    modem
    B.
    video card
    C.
    motherboard
    D.
    ata connector
    E.
    None of the above

  11. You are testing the resistance in Ohms of a fuse on a 2 amp systems. If the fuse is good, the meter should read?

  12. A.
    2.0
    B.
    5.0
    C.
    0.0
    D.
    0.2
    E.
    None of the above

  13. To prevent the computer from overheating you should?

  14. A.
    Remove the slot cover from the back
    B.
    Keep the computer cover closed
    C.
    Remove the CPU fan
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  15. How many devices does USB support?

  16. A.
    127
    B.
    125
    C.
    100
    D.
    225
    E.
    None of the above

  17. You're on your PC at midnight and an electric storm pops up. What's the best way to protect your PC.

  18. A.
    you don't worry; you have a lightning rod on your house
    B.
    you don't worry; you've got a surge protector on your PC
    C.
    you don't worry; you've got a surge protector on your PC and phone line to your modem
    D.
    unplug the PC and remove phone line from the modem
    E.
    stop standing on it

  19. Which type of system hoard is the MOST likely candidate for processor upgrading if you want maximum performance and future compatibility?

  20. A.
    ML
    B.
    PCI
    C.
    ISA
    D.
    EISA
    E.
    None of the above