Computer Hardware MCQ Questions & Answers

1

Which best describes a fragmented hard drive:

A) The platters are bad B) Data files are corrupted C) Clusters of data are damaged D) Files are not stored in consecutive clusters E) None of the above

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Answer: Option D

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2

What device prevents power interruptions, resulting in corrupted data?

A) Battery back-up unit B) Surge protector C) Multiple SIMMs strips D) Data guard system E) Turn off the AC power

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Answer: Option A

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3

If a computer's BIOS allows it, you can boot from a CD-ROM.

A) True B) FALSE

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Answer: Option A

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4

ISDN stands for:

A) internal select data nulls B) integrated services digital network C) interval set down next D) interior sector direct none E) inferior sector data net

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Answer: Option B

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5

ISDN uses _____ technology.

A) only digital B) digital and analog C) only analog D) neither digital nor analog E) mostly digital

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Answer: Option A

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6

Which is LEAST likely to interfere with upgrading to a newer DOS version?

A) ROM BIOS B) Video controller C) Compressed drives D) Existing backup files E) None of the above

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Answer: Option B

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7

A laser printer generates a totally black page, what is the cause?

A) malfunctioning imaging laser B) low level in the toner cartridge C) no power to transfer corona D) no power to the primary corona E) None of the above

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Answer: Option D

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8

You must service the laser printer in your office. Which part of the printer shoud you avoid touching because it is hot?

A) fuser B) printer head C) primary corona D) high-voltage power supply E) None of the above

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Answer: Option A

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9

The acronym HDI stands for:

A) Half duplex interface B) Hard disk interface C) Head to disk interference D) Help desk interference E) None of the above

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Answer: Option D

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10

You are testing the resistance in Ohms of a fuse on a 5 amp system. If the fuse is good, the meter should read?

A) 5 B) 0.5 C) 0 D) All of the above E) None of the above

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Answer: Option C

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