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CSE :: Computer Hardware

  1. Which of the following would be a logical first step in troubleshooting a PC?

  2. A.
    Check the computer CMOS
    B.
    Define the circumstances of the problem
    C.
    Call the vendor
    D.
    Define what applications are being used
    E.
    None of the above

  3. Which DOS driver is used to emulate expanded memory?

  4. A.
    Himem.sys
    B.
    EMM386.exe
    C.
    Mem386.sys
    D.
    Ramdrive.sys
    E.
    None of the above

  5. For a Macintosh to print successfully, the System Folder must contain:

  6. A.
    File sharing software
    B.
    A printer enabler
    C.
    The apple Garamond font set
    D.
    A printer driver
    E.
    None of the above

  7. Which component must be vacuumed or replaced during preventative maintenance on a laser printer?

  8. A.
    Scanning mirror
    B.
    Toner cartridge
    C.
    Ozone filter
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  9. Which device uses a DMA channel?

  10. A.
    Modem
    B.
    Network Card
    C.
    Sound Card
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  11. When is the risk for electrostatic discharge the greatest?

  12. A.
    Day time
    B.
    High humidity
    C.
    Low humidity
    D.
    Night time
    E.
    None of the above

  13. A modem could be attached to which port?

  14. A.
    Parallel port
    B.
    ASYNC port
    C.
    Keyboard connector
    D.
    Video port
    E.
    None of the above

  15. What device prevents power interruptions, resulting in corrupted data?

  16. A.
    Battery back-up unit
    B.
    Surge protector
    C.
    Multiple SIMMs strips
    D.
    Data guard system
    E.
    None of the above

  17. SCSI must be terminated with?

  18. A.
    Dip switch
    B.
    Resistor
    C.
    BNC
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

  19. In a computer with an eide adapter, where should you connect an ATA CD-ROM drive?

  20. A.
    on the floppy bus
    B.
    on the primary IDE
    C.
    on the secondary IDE
    D.
    on the SCSI bus
    E.
    All of the above