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IRQ2 is used with which of the following?
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| ( | A | ) | | COM1 |
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| ( | B | ) | | COM2 |
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| ( | C | ) | | LPT1 |
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| ( | D | ) | | Used to cascade the second IRQ controller |
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| ( | 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 |
On the back of a PC, which type of connection is used for the VGA adapter?
| ( | A | ) | | 9-pin, 2 row male D-shell connector |
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| ( | B | ) | | 25-pin, 3 row female D-shell connector |
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| ( | C | ) | | 15-pin, 2 row male D-shell connector |
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| ( | D | ) | | 25-pin, 2 row male D-shell connector |
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| ( | E | ) | | 15-pin, 3 row female D-shell connector |
The Correct Answer is: E
Explanation:
The VGA adapter can be located on the back of a PC by looking for a 25-pin, 3 row female D-shell connector.
Recognizing hardware:
| ( | A | ) | | Internal Video Card |
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| ( | B | ) | | Internal Modem |
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| ( | C | ) | | SCSI Card |
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| ( | D | ) | | Game port adapter |
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| ( | E | ) | | Internal Sound Card |
The Correct Answer is: B
Explanation:
An internal modem can be recognized by the RJ11 jack ports.
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.
A 25-pin, female D-shell connector which can be found on the back of a computer is what type of port?
| ( | A | ) | | Parallel |
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| ( | B | ) | | Serial |
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| ( | C | ) | | Game |
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| ( | D | ) | | Monitor |
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| ( | E | ) | | SCSI |
The Correct Answer is: A
Explanation:
The parallel port uses a 25-pin female connector coming out of the back of a PC.
This quiz was generated by user guest339114 in july2002.
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