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Hardware 1_practice test 5

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A home server PC usually fills all of the following roles EXCEPT:   Virtualization  
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A laptop has a video card using shared memory. It needs to work as a 256 MB video card but only has 64 MB on board. How much memory must it borrow?   192 MB  
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A laser printer creates an image of dots and holds it in memory before printing it. What is this image of dots called?   Raster  
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A single-purpose system, like a point-of-sale machine (cash registers) is an example of what type of computer:   Thin client  
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APM and ACPI can be configured in Windows settings. Where else can it be configured?   CMOS  
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All of the following are "apps" EXCEPT:   Gyroscope  
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All of the following are characteristics of mobile devices EXCEPT:   Has identical functionality as a PC  
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All of the following are important hardware consideration in a graphics workstation EXCEPT:   Sound card  
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All of the following are measures to take to prevent a data breach from a lost or stolen device EXCEPT:   "Phone home" mode  
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All of the following are necessary configuration settings that a mobile device must have to connect to an 802.11 wireless network, EXCEPT:   DNS server address  
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All of the following are single-function ports EXCEPT:   USB  
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All of the following are software tools for audio/video playback EXCEPT:   iCloud  
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All of the following are ways to evaluate parts EXCEPT:   Test the next lowest model  
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All of the following have an operating system presence in the mobile device market EXCEPT:   Unix  
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Assuming a printer is in good working order and online, what should you check next if nothing prints?   Print spooler  
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Bluetooth devices require what kind of security measure in order to be paired?   PIN  
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Digitizer tablets are primarily used in what type of workstation?   Graphics workstation  
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Every mobile device has what size audio jack for plugging in earbuds or speakers?   3.5 mm  
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How are dots put onto the surface of paper from a direct thermal printer?   Burned  
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How are dots put onto the surface of paper from a direct thermal printer?   Physical switch or function key combination  
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How is laser printer resolution measured?   Dots per inch  
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How many different physical sizes do PC Cards come in?   Three  
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How many graphics cards can currently be linked together under AMD's Crossfire technology?   4  
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How many pounds do Netbooks weigh?   Not more than 3  
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How many separate power supplies do laser printers typically have?   At least two  
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In a laser printer, what are the pressure roller and heated roller used for?   To FUSE the toner to the paper  
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Mobile devices have all of the following hardware characteristics in common with PCs EXCEPT:   FRUs  
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Mobile devices that offer microSD slots are usually running which mobile operating system?   Android  
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One of the features of power management enables the CPU to slow down or stop its clock without erasing register information. What is this called?   System Management Mode  
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Port replicators can be used to connect parallel printers. In this scenario, what is the parallel printer?   Legacy device  
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The ability to use multiple fingers to do tasks such as expand or shrink an image on the screen is called:   Multitouch  
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The toner in a laser printer is a fine powder. This powder is made up of plastic particles bonded to what other types of particles?   Iron  
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What are Type III PCI cards typically used for?    
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What batteries are a popular replacement for Ni-Cd batteries?   Ni-MH  
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What can be used to connect a notebook computer to nonportable components such as a printer, a scanner, a monitor, or a full-sized keyboard?   Port replicator  
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What connection type does a home-theater PC use to provide support for large monitors at high resolution?   HDMI  
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What do some devices feature that can detect the position of the tablet or phone in 3-D space?   Gyroscope  
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What does a resistive touchscreen use to provide input?   Stylus  
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What does the primary corona wire charge?   Drum  
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  Virtualization  
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  Power usage  
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  USB  
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What is heated by tiny resistors or electroconductive plates at the end of each tube in an inkjet printer?   Ink  
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What is the main disadvantage of data roaming, especially when in another country?   Cost  
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