What command is used to reset a MODEM when using the "AT Command Set"?
What command is used to reset a MODEM when using the "AT Command Set"?
Which device is on IRQ 6?
Which device is on IRQ 6?
With respect to a network interface card, the term 10/100 refers to
With respect to a network interface card, the term 10/100 refers to
Which Motherboard form factor uses one 20 pin connector
Which Motherboard form factor uses one 20 pin connector
Which DOS driver is used to emulate expanded memory?
Which DOS driver is used to emulate expanded memory?
ESD would cause the most damage to which component?
ESD would cause the most damage to which component?
When measuring AC (Alternating Current) with a multimeter, it is important to maintain the proper polarity.
When measuring AC (Alternating Current) with a multimeter, it is important to maintain the proper polarity.
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?
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?
Which component must be vacuumed or replaced during preventative maintenance on a laser printer?
Which component must be vacuumed or replaced during preventative maintenance on a laser printer?
On the 16-bit ISA bus, IRQ2 is elevated to which higher level interrupt?
On the 16-bit ISA bus, IRQ2 is elevated to which higher level interrupt?
The digital multimeter is set for DC, Ohm and 20k. You will read _____ while measuring a good 2 amp fuse.
The digital multimeter is set for DC, Ohm and 20k. You will read _____ while measuring a good 2 amp fuse.
In a computer with an eide adapter, where should you connect an ATA CD-ROM drive?
In a computer with an eide adapter, where should you connect an ATA CD-ROM drive?
A hard disk is divided into tracks which are further subdivided into:
A hard disk is divided into tracks which are further subdivided into:
You get a CMOS checksum error during bootup. What is most likely the cause?
You get a CMOS checksum error during bootup. What is most likely the cause?
What product is used to clean smudged keys on a keyboard?
What product is used to clean smudged keys on a keyboard?
What is a common language that computers use to talk with one another on a network
What is a common language that computers use to talk with one another on a network
The terms "red book", "yellow book", and "orange book" refer to:
The terms "red book", "yellow book", and "orange book" refer to:
_____ help prevent power surges.
_____ help prevent power surges.
To test for AC ripple on a PC power supply, you would set the volt/ohm meter for:
To test for AC ripple on a PC power supply, you would set the volt/ohm meter for:
In laser printer technology, what happens during the conditioning stage?
In laser printer technology, what happens during the conditioning stage?
ESD would cause the most damage to which component?
ESD would cause the most damage to which component?
After doing a low-level format, what would be the next step in configuring the hard drive in a system?
After doing a low-level format, what would be the next step in configuring the hard drive in a system?
From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on boot up?
From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on boot up?
Which of the following FRUs would be considered both an input/output device?
Which of the following FRUs would be considered both an input/output device?
Modems use transmission.
Modems use transmission.
IRQ6 is typically reserved for:
IRQ6 is typically reserved for:
You have a PC with no video* Which of the following is LEAST likely to be causing the problem?
You have a PC with no video* Which of the following is LEAST likely to be causing the problem?
SCSI must be terminated with?
SCSI must be terminated with?
Which common bus specification provides the fastest data transfer rate?
Which common bus specification provides the fastest data transfer rate?
Which provides the fastest access to large video files?
Which provides the fastest access to large video files?
To view any currently running Terminate Stay Resident (TSR's) programs you could type:
To view any currently running Terminate Stay Resident (TSR's) programs you could type:
Which values are held in CMOS for the hard drive
Which values are held in CMOS for the hard drive
When installing a SCSI CD-ROM drive, you must set the CD-ROM SCSI adapter to:
When installing a SCSI CD-ROM drive, you must set the CD-ROM SCSI adapter to:
Voltage4s measured:
Voltage4s measured:
What do you need to check serial and parallel port?
What do you need to check serial and parallel port?
What is the first step in diagnosing a completely dead computer at the client site that was working the day before.
What is the first step in diagnosing a completely dead computer at the client site that was working the day before.
Which peripheral port provides the FASTEST throughput to laser printers?
Which peripheral port provides the FASTEST throughput to laser printers?
When connecting two internal SCSI hard disks to a computer, where do you connect the second hard drive?
When connecting two internal SCSI hard disks to a computer, where do you connect the second hard drive?
ESD potential decreases with the use of:
ESD potential decreases with the use of:
What is the most significant difference between the USB and IEEE1394 standards?
What is the most significant difference between the USB and IEEE1394 standards?
On a dot matrix printer, you should never lubricate which part?
On a dot matrix printer, you should never lubricate which part?
When measuring AC (Alternating Current) with a multimeter, it is important to maintain the proper polarity.
When measuring AC (Alternating Current) with a multimeter, it is important to maintain the proper polarity.
How many devices can be used on a single SCSI bus? Keep in mind that the SCSI host adapter counts as a device.
How many devices can be used on a single SCSI bus? Keep in mind that the SCSI host adapter counts as a device.
What is the first thing you could do to check for damage to a printer after receiving it?
What is the first thing you could do to check for damage to a printer after receiving it?
Which should you use for cleaning Mylar-protected LCD screens?
Which should you use for cleaning Mylar-protected LCD screens?
What beep codes could indicate a system board or power supply failure?
What beep codes could indicate a system board or power supply failure?
What could cause a fixed disk error.
What could cause a fixed disk error.
In Inkjet technology the droplets of ink are deflected by?
In Inkjet technology the droplets of ink are deflected by?
A wrist grounding strap contains which of the following:
A wrist grounding strap contains which of the following:
You just installed a new IDE hard drive, but your system BIOS will not recognize the new drive, what should you check first.
You just installed a new IDE hard drive, but your system BIOS will not recognize the new drive, what should you check first.
Pick the correct choice for the 80386SXCPU.
Pick the correct choice for the 80386SXCPU.
If the memory slots have 30 pins then the chip is a?
If the memory slots have 30 pins then the chip is a?
Which type of system board is the MOST likely candidate for processor upgrading if you want maximum performance and future compatibility?
Which type of system board is the MOST likely candidate for processor upgrading if you want maximum performance and future compatibility?
Which would you do first when troubleshooting a faulty monitor?
Which would you do first when troubleshooting a faulty monitor?
What is the best ground for a conductive work bench?
What is the best ground for a conductive work bench?
During boot-up, the memory test:
During boot-up, the memory test:
A 25-pin female connector on the back of your computer will typically be:
A 25-pin female connector on the back of your computer will typically be:
Laser Jet printer speeds are measured in pages per minute (ppm) what do we use to measure dot-matrix printers?
Laser Jet printer speeds are measured in pages per minute (ppm) what do we use to measure dot-matrix printers?
What's the best way to protect your hard drive data?
What's the best way to protect your hard drive data?
The 34-pin connection on an I/O card is for?
The 34-pin connection on an I/O card is for?
During boot-up, the memory test:
During boot-up, the memory test:
Suppose that you have a the maintenance package identifies several possible field replaceable units (FRUs) that will resolve the problem. What should you do after turning the power off?
Suppose that you have a the maintenance package identifies several possible field replaceable units (FRUs) that will resolve the problem. What should you do after turning the power off?
Most PCs give a single beep on bootup to indicate they are ok hardware wise. You boot your PC and don't get a beep. What should you check first?
Most PCs give a single beep on bootup to indicate they are ok hardware wise. You boot your PC and don't get a beep. What should you check first?
What is the highest binary number that can be referred to on a three position jumper block?
What is the highest binary number that can be referred to on a three position jumper block?
What specification covers PC hard cards?
What specification covers PC hard cards?
Missing slot covers on a computer can cause?
Missing slot covers on a computer can cause?
You were installing an application in Windows 95, and the computer crashes, what do you do?
You were installing an application in Windows 95, and the computer crashes, what do you do?
When connecting a ribbon cable to a connector, how do you know which direction to plug it in?
When connecting a ribbon cable to a connector, how do you know which direction to plug it in?
A COM port is a _____ port.
A COM port is a _____ port.
What tool is used to test serial and parallel ports?
What tool is used to test serial and parallel ports?
Which DOS driver is used to emulate expanded memory?
Which DOS driver is used to emulate expanded memory?
You have a system that periodically locks up. You have ruled out software, and now suspect that it is hardware. What should you do first that could help you narrow it down to the component at fault?
You have a system that periodically locks up. You have ruled out software, and now suspect that it is hardware. What should you do first that could help you narrow it down to the component at fault?
Which of the following would be a logical first step in troubleshooting a PC?
Which of the following would be a logical first step in troubleshooting a PC?
Why does a successfully mapped network drive disappear every time you boot the computer?
Why does a successfully mapped network drive disappear every time you boot the computer?
What voltage does a Pentium system use?
What voltage does a Pentium system use?
Topically, how many type III PC cards can you insert in a laptop
Topically, how many type III PC cards can you insert in a laptop
What is the highest binary number that can be referred to on a three position jumper block?
What is the highest binary number that can be referred to on a three position jumper block?
When your hard drive crashes from any of the correct selections in the question above, or from dropping it, it is known as head-to-disk interference, or HDL
When your hard drive crashes from any of the correct selections in the question above, or from dropping it, it is known as head-to-disk interference, or HDL
Which device uses a DMA channel?
Which device uses a DMA channel?
What's the best way to prevent damaging your PC with static electricity?
What's the best way to prevent damaging your PC with static electricity?
For a Macintosh to print successfully, the System Folder must contain:
For a Macintosh to print successfully, the System Folder must contain:
On the PC side, the printer port is a:
On the PC side, the printer port is a:
To install a second IDE drive into a computer, you must:
To install a second IDE drive into a computer, you must:
When is the risk for electrostatic discharge the greatest?
When is the risk for electrostatic discharge the greatest?
The mouse pointer moves erratically, what is the possible cause? The mouse
The mouse pointer moves erratically, what is the possible cause? The mouse
Match the device driver HIMEM.SYS to its operation.
Match the device driver HIMEM.SYS to its operation.
A system has two IDE hard drives that are each divided into primary and extended partitions, which drive letter is assigned to the primary partition of the second drive?
A system has two IDE hard drives that are each divided into primary and extended partitions, which drive letter is assigned to the primary partition of the second drive?
Which standard govern parallel communications?
Which standard govern parallel communications?
Your customer tells you the print quality of their dot matrix printer is light then dark. Which of the following could cause the problem.
Your customer tells you the print quality of their dot matrix printer is light then dark. Which of the following could cause the problem.
Resistance is measured in ?
Resistance is measured in ?
RS-232 is a standard that applies to:
RS-232 is a standard that applies to:
A numeric error code check: A 17xx indicates a problem with:
A numeric error code check: A 17xx indicates a problem with:
A modem could be attached to which port?
A modem could be attached to which port?
To view any currently running Terminate Stay Resident (TSR's) programs you could type:
To view any currently running Terminate Stay Resident (TSR's) programs you could type:
What could cause a fixed disk error?
What could cause a fixed disk error?
An anti static strap uses a small _____ to make sure you do not become the least path of resistance to the ground?
An anti static strap uses a small _____ to make sure you do not become the least path of resistance to the ground?
On the 16-bit ISA bus, IRQ2 is elevated to which higher level Interrupt?
On the 16-bit ISA bus, IRQ2 is elevated to which higher level Interrupt?
Which part of the laser printer should NOT be exposed to sunlight?
Which part of the laser printer should NOT be exposed to sunlight?
What device prevents power interruptions, resulting in corrupted data?
What device prevents power interruptions, resulting in corrupted data?
When installing PCI NICS you can check the IRQ availability by looking at
When installing PCI NICS you can check the IRQ availability by looking at
