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IRQ2 is used with which of the following?

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( A )   COM1
( B )   COM2
( C )   LPT1
( D )   Used to cascade the second IRQ controller
( E )   None of the above

The Correct Answer is: D

The most chosen answer was [ B ] :: [ COM2 ]

Explanation:

The IRQ numbers and relevant Standard Device Assignment are given below. It is important to memorize these values before going to the exam, as there would be 5-10 questions on IRQs, and conflicts.

IRQ Standard device Assignment
0 System Time
1 Keyboard
2 Cascade to IRQ9. Can't be used
3 COM ports 2 and 4
4 COM ports 1 and 3
5 Parallel Port LPT2. Often used for sound cards
6 Floppy drive controller
7 Parallel Port, LPT1
8 Real Time Clock
9 Unassigned (Also redirected from IRQ2
10 Available
11 Available - Usually for SCSI adapter
12 Mouse or touch pads
13 Math co-processor
14 Primary hard-disk IDE controller
15 Secondary hard-disk controller


At what point is it dangerous to be wearing a wrist band grounding strap?

( A )   While working close to an open monitor
( B )   When removing a hard disk from a PC
( C )   While installing additional RAM
( D )   When using compressed air to clean the motherboard
( E )   When replacing a bad Power Supply

The Correct Answer is: A

Explanation:
It is very dangerous to be wearing a wrist band ground strap around an exposed monitor because the CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) will hold an incredible charge for a short time period after power has been disconnected.


What 3 things must be configured in the Operating System in order to use an internal modem?

( A )   COM, I/O, IRQ
( B )   DMA Channel, IRQ, I/O
( C )   IRQ, I/O
( D )   DMA Channel, I/O
( E )   COM, DMA Channel, IRQ

The Correct Answer is: A

Explanation:
The 3 things that must be configured for an internal modem to work are the COM port, I/O address, and IRQ (Interupt Request).


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

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.


At what point is it dangerous to be wearing a wrist band grounding strap?

( A )   While working close to an open monitor
( B )   When removing a hard disk from a PC
( C )   While installing additional RAM
( D )   When using compressed air to clean the motherboard
( E )   When replacing a bad Power Supply

The Correct Answer is: A

Explanation:
It is very dangerous to be wearing a wrist band ground strap around an exposed monitor because the CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) will hold an incredible charge for a short time period after power has been disconnected.


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Extra Knowledge


Modem

Details:
MO-Dulator/
DEM-odulator

Used to transfer
data through
a telephone line.

There are both
internal and
external modems
available.

Modem shown
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