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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Created by:
punisher42
on 2011-01-12