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The Standard VGA resolution in graphics mode with 16 on screen colors is __________ pixels.
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640 X 480
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What type of I/O device uses a 3-row, 15 pin female?
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Monitor
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The normal size for a hard drive sector in a pc-compatible system is _________.
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512 Bytes
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When a computer first boots up, the first set of instructions it receives is stored in ______.
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The ROM bios chip
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Which of the following is not located in the bios?
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Master Boot Record
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An ATX-type system board supports ________.
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A Soft Power Switch
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In Microsoft Systems, a typical hard drive sector is _________ bytes long.
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512
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A Magnetic Disk Has Tracks On Its Surface, And The Tracks Are Divided Into _________.
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Sections
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PC-Compatatible Systems Use A ____________ connector for VGA video function.
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15, Pin, Female
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The Purpose Of The Rechargeable Battery On Some System Boards Is To _________
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Maintain The Contents Of CMOS Ram
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What System Structure Contains The PCs' Time, Date, And Configuration Information?
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The CMOS Ram
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CACHE Memory Is Used To _________.
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Increase The Speed Of Data Access
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If A New Option Is Installed In The System And It Refuses To Operate, What Type Of Problem Should Be Assumed?
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Setup / Configuration Conflict
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For Computer Boot Up Purposes, The First Set Of Instructions Is Stored In The ________.
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ROM BIOS
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Which Of The Following Constitute A Valid Boot Up Sequence?
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Post, Initialization, Boot Up
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A Good Example Of Firmware Is _________.
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ROM BIOS
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During Startup The Memory Of A Counter Is Tested By________.
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The Post
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Which Of The Following Connections Is Used In PC Compatibles For The VGA Video Function?
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15-Pin, Female D-Shell
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Which Type Of Interface Would You Normally Expect To Encounter When Installing An External CD-ROM Drive?
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SCSI Port
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An Optical CD-ROM Disk Typically Contains ____________ Of Information.
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Upward of 600MB
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A Computer Has Two Floppy Disk Drives. Which Of Them Is The A: Drive?
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The Floppy Drive That Is Attached To the Connector At The End Of The Cable
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Disk Tracks Are Composed Of __________.
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Sectors
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The Resolution For A Video Adapter Operating A Native VGA Mode Is _______ Pixels.
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640 X 480
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Which Video Standard Is Superior To The Other Listed?
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XGA
VGA **SVGA** HGA *denotes answer* |
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Replacing The Power Supply In An AT System Requires That You Also ________.
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Match The P8 and P9 Connectors To The P1 and P2 Motherboard Connectors, Respectively.
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What Is The Main Difference Between AT and ATX Power Supplies?
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The ATX Power Supply Is Controlled By A Software Switch On The System Board.
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Which Of The Following Describe Differences Between An ISA Expansion Slot And A PCI Expansion Slot? (Two Answers).
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PC Slots Are Available In 32 or 64 Bits
32-Bit PCI Slots Are Shorter Than 16-Bit ISA Slots. |
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Which Pin Is Used To Align A Microprocessor For Insertion?
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Pin 1
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Which System Component Executes Software Instructions And Carries Out Arithmetic Operations For The System?
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The Microprocessor
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Which Two Are Legitimate Names For System Boards?
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MotherBoards
Planar Boards |
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Nonvolatile data can be stored in____________.
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ROM
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Which Memory Package Uses 168-Pin Slot Or Socket?
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DIMM
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Which Type Of Storage Is Volatile?
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RAM
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Which Of The Following Is Not A Basic Function Of The Basic Input Output System?
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Configuring Printers Attached To The System
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What Does .28-Dot Pitch Mean?
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The Dots Are .28MM Apart
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Which Of The Following Terms Is Not Associated With The Dot Information Produced By A Color Monitor>
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Triad
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If You Were Buying A New Monitor, Which Of The Following Has The Best Dot Pitch?
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.28
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What Is Used To Prevent The Spreading Of The Electron Beam On A Color Monitor?
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Shadow Mask
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Which InterFace Type is Normally Associated With An Internal CD-ROM Drive In A PC-Compatible Computer?
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EIDE Connector
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What Type Of Card Is A SCSI Adapter?
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Host Adapter
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How Much Information Is A Typical CD-ROM Disc Able To Store?
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680MB
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The LCD Display On A Portable Computer Is Powered By __________.
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Low-Voltage DC
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