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


   


 

 

 
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