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CISCO Networking Acadmemy - Review - Fall Mid-Terms

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What Windows XP utility will check the hard drive file system for errors?   Chkdsk  
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What medium can hold an entire 4GB o data on a single disc?   DVD +/-R  
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What component is often easier to install before mounting the motherboard in the case?   CPU  
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How does the POST indicate an error   A number of short beeps  
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At which point must a key be pressed to sstart the BIOS setup program?   during the POST  
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How do you boot into safe mode?   Reboot the system, press and hold F8 until a menu is desplayed, and then select Safe Mode.  
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How many conductors are found in a SATA data cable?   7  
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How many devices can a single USB port support?   127  
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How many exams must an A+ Certification candidate pass?   2  
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How is bandwidth measured on a network?   bits per second  
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In what situations should a technician create a restore point?   before an operating system update and before installing a new device driver  
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What two types of PATA data cables are there?   40 and 80  
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What tools could be run to try and improve the performance of the computer?   Defrag and Disk cleanup  
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What is recommended to remove dust from inside a computer case?   can of compressed air  
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What command will totally erase the hard drive?   Format  
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What is another name for a PATA cable?   ribbon cable  
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What connects a computer to a network using radio frequencies?   wireless NIC  
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What does 'LCD' stand for?   Liquid Crystal Display  
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What protects against surges and spikes, and also diverts extra electrical voltage to the ground?   Surge suppressor  
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What does 'IT' stand for?   Information Technology  
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What do you call a program that displays advertising on a computer that was distributed with download software?   spyware  
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What checks to make sure all components in the computer are working?   BIOS and POST  
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What is the "measure of force required to puch electrons through circuit" called?   Voltage  
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What is the most reliable way for users to buy the correct RAM to upgrade a computer?   Check the motherboard manual or manufacturer's manual  
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When turning on a computer, which drive is usually accessed (read) first?   CD/DVD Drive  
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When should you NOT wear an anti-static wrist strap?   When repairing a CRT or laser printer  
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Which type of memory is unable to have the contents modified?   ROM  
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What devices are considered output devices?   headphones, monitor, and printer  
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What type of computer resources are direct lines to the processor used by computer components to request information from the CPU?   IRQs  
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What devices are considered input devices?   keyboard, mouse  
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What unit of measurement is used for the hard drive speed?   revolutions per minute  
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What unit of measurement is used for the hard drive capacity?   bytes  
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What form factors are commonly used to build a new computer?   ATX and BTX  
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What computer components contain hazardous materials and require special handling for disposal?   batteries, monitors, and printer toner cartridges  
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What step should be performed first when servicing computer equipment?   Turn off and remove the power source  
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What tools can help protect against ESD?   antistatic wrist strap and antistatic mat  
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What tools can help protect a computer from malicious attacks?   anti-virus software and spyware remover  
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Which component is installed in a ZIF socket?   CPU  
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Which precaution should be taken when working around electronic devices?   Avoid using magnetized tools  
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Which technology was developed to simplify the installation of new hardware?   PnP  
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Which set of related files store all the settings of a Windows XP installation?   Registry  
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Which disk management tool clears hard drive space by searching for files that can be safely deleted?   Disk cleanup  
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Which class of fire extinguisher should be used to fight an electrical fire?   Class C  
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Which type of program allows the user to view the Internet?   browser  
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What provides workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with a substance in a safe manner?   MSDS  
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Thousand =   kilo-  
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Million =   mega-  
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Billion =   giga-  
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Trillion =   tera-  
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Quadrillion =   peta-  
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