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What is the term BIOS an acronym for?

( A )   Basic Industry/Output Standards
( B )   Begin Integration/Operating System
( C )   Boot Input/Output Signon
( D )   Basic Input/Output Settings
( E )   Basic Input/Output System

The Correct Answer is: E

The most chosen answer was [ C ] :: [ Boot Input/Output Signon ]

Explanation:
The BIOS, which stands for Basic Input/Output System is built-in software stored on a ROM chip that determines what the computer can do before accessing programs from a disk, such as the keyboard, display screen and disk drive.


When Windows 95/98 boots successfully, it creates two back up files for the Registry. Which are those two back up Registry files?

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( A )   REG0.DAT, REG1.DAT
( B )   USER.DAT, SYSTEM.DAT
( C )   USER.DA0, SYSTEM.DA0
( D )   REG_BACK.DAT, REG_SYS.DAT
( E )   None of the above

The Correct Answer is: C

Explanation:
Windows 95 makes a backup of the Registry after every successful reboot. The Registry back up files are named: USER.DA0, SYSTEM.DA0. The original Registry files are named: USER.DAT, SYSTEM.DAT. It may be noted, that in the event of boot failure, you can delete the original USER.DAT AND SYSTEM.DAT files and the back up files can be renamed to DAT files and the system can be rebooted successfully.


Of the following DMA Channels which is used by the Floppy Disk Controller?

( A )   DMA2
( B )   DMA4
( C )   DMA5
( D )   DMA6
( E )   DMA7

The Correct Answer is: A

Explanation:
The most common DMA (Direct Memory Access) Channels should be known. The Floppy Disk Controller / Floppy Drive uses channel 2, (DMA2).


An FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) could be any of the following choices except...

( A )   PC speaker
( B )   Heatsink
( C )   Power Supply Regulator
( D )   Video card
( E )   Power Supply

The Correct Answer is: C

Explanation:
All of the choices except for the Power Supply Regulator are parts that can be removed from the PC and replaced for upgrade purposes or if malfunctioning.


Motherboards can come in many shapes and sizes sometimes referred to as the motherboards "Form Factor." Which of the following is a common motherboard Form Factor?

( A )   Full AT
( B )   LPX
( C )   ATX
( D )   Mini ATX
( E )   All of the above are common Form Factors

The Correct Answer is: E

Explanation:
The Full AT motherboard size is mostly found in older PCs and fits into Full Tower cases. The LPX form factor is also found in older PCs that use a slimline case. ATX is the size used by many new PCs and come in an "ATX" case. MiniATX motherboards are also used with newer PCs with much smaller "ATX" cases.


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