Computer Hardware MCQ Questions & Answers

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After installing a sound card, the system locks up when a parallel port tape backup unit is also used. What is most likely the problem?

A) IRQ B) DMA C) defective LPT port D) defective tape driver E) defective sound card.

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Answer: Option A

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You are testing the resistance in Ohms of a fuse on a 15K amp system. If the fuse is good, the meter should read?

A) 0 B) 0.2 C) 5 D) 2 E) None of the above

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Answer: Option A

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33

Type one PC cards:

A) are used only in desktops B) are no longer being produced C) are the thinnest of the PC cards D) don't exist E) have their own power source

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Answer: Option C

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34

14.4 modem should transmit _____ bits per second

A) 14,400-15,000 B) 140-150 C) 1400-1500 D) 140,000-150,000 E) None of the above

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Answer: Option A

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35

In laser technology, what happens during the transfer stage?

A) Residual toner is transferred to the waste receptacle B) The laser transfers the image from the drum to the paper C) The image is transferred from the drum to the paper D) A negative charge is transferred to the surface of the drum E) None of the above

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Answer: Option C

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_____ is the term used to refer to the process of two modems establishing communications with each other.

A) interacting B) handshaking C) connecting D) linking E) pinging

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Answer: Option B

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37

Resistance is measured in ohm.

A) True B) FALSE C) Turn the printer on and off D) Replace the ribbon E) None of the above

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Answer: Option A

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38

Suppose that the power lamp in on, but the printer will not print. What can you do to correct the problem?

A) Make sure the printer is on line B) Replace the AC line fuse C) Turn the printer on and off D) Replace the ribbon E) None of the above

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Answer: Option A

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39

The ATAPI compliance is stands for?

A) CDROM B) Bus mastering C) Mass storage device D) All of the above E) None of the above

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface) is an extension of the ATA (IDE) standard that allows the connection of additional storage and multimedia devices.

It supports devices like CD-ROM drives, DVD drives, tape drives, and other mass storage devices.

Bus mastering is also a feature of ATAPI that allows devices to transfer data directly to and from memory without heavily relying on the CPU.

Since ATAPI compliance includes CD-ROM, Bus mastering, and Mass storage devices, the correct answer is All of the above.

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A dialog box with a bomb appears on a Macintosh screen. What type of problem has occurred?

A) A RAM problem B) A software problem C) A ROM problem D) An ADB problem E) None of the above

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Answer: Option B

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