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Which of the following storage components / media will give the fastest data access time?
| ( | A | ) | | RAM |
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| ( | B | ) | | Serial Port |
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| ( | C | ) | | Zip Disk |
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| ( | D | ) | | Hard Disk |
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| ( | E | ) | | DVD |
The Correct Answer is: A
The most chosen answer was [ A ] :: [ RAM ]
Explanation:
Data that is stored in RAM, which stands for Random Access Memory, can be access quicker than any of the other choices.
RAM loses its contents when power is turned off.
Which of the following still holds a charge even after the power to the system has been disconnected?
| ( | A | ) | | Capacitor |
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| ( | B | ) | | Fuse |
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| ( | C | ) | | SIMM chip |
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| ( | D | ) | | CMOS |
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| ( | E | ) | | CPU |
The Correct Answer is: A
Explanation:
The Capacitor will keep a charge for an amount of time even after all power has been disconnected. A Capacitor holds a charge in the form of an electrostatic field.
While working on the components of a PC with the case open which of the following is the best type of grounding to use?
| ( | A | ) | | Common ground |
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| ( | B | ) | | Power cables wrapped once around arm |
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| ( | C | ) | | Lean on the PC chassis |
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| ( | D | ) | | AC outlet grounding |
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| ( | E | ) | | Keep one hand on the Power Supply |
The Correct Answer is: D
Explanation:
It is safest to use the wall outlet's AC grounding.
Of the following DMA Channels, which is most commonly used by the Sound Card?
| ( | A | ) | | DMA0 |
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| ( | B | ) | | DMA1 |
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| ( | C | ) | | DMA2 |
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| ( | D | ) | | DMA3 |
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| ( | E | ) | | DMA4 |
The Correct Answer is: B
Explanation:
DMA1 is most commonly used for sound cards. This is the channel that has the most conflicts and should be checked first if conflicts arise. Typical conflicts with this channel arise with network cards, SCSI host adapters, and voice modems.
Of the following DMA Channels which is used by the Floppy Disk Controller?
| ( | A | ) | | DMA2 |
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| ( | B | ) | | DMA4 |
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| ( | C | ) | | DMA5 |
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| ( | D | ) | | DMA6 |
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| ( | 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).
This quiz was generated by user guest931942 in dec2002.
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