Computer Hardware MCQ Questions & Answers

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Why does a successfully mapped network drive disappear every time you boot the computer?

A) The computer you are connected to has moved B) You didn't click reconnect on log on C) The map statement is not in the autoexec.bat file D) The last drive was not set correctly E) None of the above

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Answer: Option C

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Which hardware component controls serial port communications?

A) ROM BIOS B) CPU C) DMA823 D) UART 16550 E) None of the above

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Answer: Option D

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63

A Type 1 PCMCIA card is:

A) The same physical size as other PCMCIA cards but configured differently B) The thinnest PCMCIA card, measuring 3.5mm in thickness C) The thickest PCMCIA card, measuring 10.5mm in thickness D) An old standard that is not compatible with the newest laptops E) None of the above

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Answer: Option B

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64

You have a 15 pin female connector with the pins in two rows. What could you connect with this?

A) Serial device B) Parallel device C) MIDI device D) Video device E) Joystick

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Answer: Option E

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65

The 34-pin connection on an I/O card is for?

A) floppy drive B) SCSI drive C) IDE drive D) zip drive E) None of the above

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Answer: Option A

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You run a super wing-ding diagnostic program on your PC, and it reports that your hard drive, microprocessor, RAM, and video card have seen better days. To resolve this problem you should:

A) replace each part one at a time, rerunning the diagnostic before replacing the next part. B) check to see if you have a software problem C) replace everything at once and rerun the diagnostic D) get another copy of the diagnostic program E) run an exhaustive memory check

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Answer: Option B

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67

On a leased line installation a known good external modem shows no carrier detect light. Where is the problem most likely to be?

A) In the modem B) In the phone line C) In the computer D) In the DTC equipment E) None of the above

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Answer: Option B

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Which of the following is a type of preventative maintenance used on a hard drive?

A) Disk check diagnostics B) Head alignment diagnostics C) Initializing D) Uninstalling programs E) None of the above

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Answer: Option A

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69

ESD damage can be caused by:

A) Placing an IC in a non-conductive plastic bag B) Placing an IC on a grounded mat C) Repeated sags in current supplied from outlets D) Touching metal on the chassis E) None of the above

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Answer: Option A

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How can you totally protect a PC from damage during an electrical storm?

A) Disconnect the AC power cable B) Disconnect all external cables and power cords C) Use a surge protector D) Turn off the AC power E) None of the above

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Answer: Option A

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