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  1. What is the jumper setting on a SCSI device to configure it to use the fourth SCSI id? Remember, SCSI ids start with zero.

  2. A.
    010
    B.
    110
    C.
    011
    D.
    101
    E.
    001

  3. What tool is used to test serial and parallel ports?

  4. A.
    high volt probe
    B.
    cable scanner
    C.
    loop backs (wrap plugs)
    D.
    sniffer
    E.
    None of the above

  5. Which best describes a fragmented hard drive:

  6. A.
    The platters are bad
    B.
    Data files are corrupted
    C.
    Clusters of data are damaged
    D.
    Files are not stored in consecutive clusters
    E.
    None of the above

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

  8. A.
    Battery back-up unit
    B.
    Surge protector
    C.
    Multiple SIMMs strips
    D.
    Data guard system
    E.
    Turn off the AC power

  9. If a computer's BIOS allows it, you can boot from a CD-ROM.

  10. A.
    True
    B.
    False

  11. ISDN stands for:

  12. A.
    internal select data nulls
    B.
    integrated services digital network
    C.
    interval set down next
    D.
    interior sector direct none
    E.
    inferior sector data net

  13. ISDN uses _____ technology.

  14. A.
    only digital
    B.
    digital and analog
    C.
    only analog
    D.
    neither digital nor analog
    E.
    mostly digital

  15. Which is LEAST likely to interfere with upgrading to a newer DOS version?

  16. A.
    ROM BIOS
    B.
    Video controller
    C.
    Compressed drives
    D.
    Existing backup files
    E.
    None of the above

  17. A laser printer generates a totally black page, what is the cause?

  18. A.
    malfunctioning imaging laser
    B.
    low level in the toner cartridge
    C.
    no power to transfer corona
    D.
    no power to the primary corona
    E.
    None of the above

  19. You must service the laser printer in your office. Which part of the printer shoud you avoid touching because it is hot?

  20. A.
    fuser
    B.
    printer head
    C.
    primary corona
    D.
    high-voltage power supply
    E.
    None of the above