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  1. You get a CMOS checksum error during bootup. What is most likely the cause?

  2. A.
    power supply is bad
    B.
    BIOS needs updating
    C.
    CMOS battery is nearing end of life
    D.
    hard drive types are incorrectly defined
    E.
    None of the above

  3. On the 16-bit ISA bus, IRQ2 is elevated to which higher level interrupt?

  4. A.
    9
    B.
    11
    C.
    13
    D.
    15
    E.
    None of the above

  5. When measuring AC (Alternating Current) with a multimeter, it is important to maintain the proper polarity.

  6. A.
    True
    B.
    False

  7. After trying to unload a TSR, you get an error message saying that other TSRs were loaded after the one you tried to remove. Which of the following commands could you use to see the current load order?

  8. A.
    MEM /P
    B.
    MEMMAKER
    C.
    MEM /C
    D.
    SYS:
    E.
    None of the above

  9. What is a common language that computers use to talk with one another on a network

  10. A.
    client
    B.
    adapter
    C.
    protocol
    D.
    operating systems
    E.
    None of the above

  11. When measuring AC (Alternating Current) with a multimeter, it is important to maintain the proper polarity.

  12. A.
    True
    B.
    False

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

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

  15. Which should you use for cleaning Mylar-protected LCD screens?

  16. A.
    Ammonia window cleaner
    B.
    Non-abrasive cleanser
    C.
    Anti-static wipes
    D.
    Alcohol-impregnated wipes
    E.
    None of the above

  17. What could cause a fixed disk error?

  18. A.
    No-CD installed
    B.
    Bad RAM
    C.
    Slow processor
    D.
    Incorrect CMOS settings
    E.
    None of the above

  19. ESD potential decreases with the use of:

  20. A.
    De-ionizing fans
    B.
    A wrist strap
    C.
    Rubber gloves with matching cap
    D.
    A static meter
    E.
    None of the above