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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 [ D ] :: [ Used to cascade the second IRQ controller ]
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 |
What key combination can be used to trigger the Start button to open. Sometimes necessary when the taskbar is hidden or can't be located and their is no Start button on the keyboard.
| ( | A | ) | | Alt - Esc |
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| ( | B | ) | | Ctrl - Esc |
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| ( | C | ) | | Ctrl - Alt - Delete |
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| ( | D | ) | | F10 |
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| ( | E | ) | | Shift - Esc |
The Correct Answer is: B
Explanation:
By having the Ctrl & Esc keys pressed at the same time the Start menu will open.
Most keyboards now have a Windows logo / Start button between the Ctrl & Alt keys, which would also work.
COM 3 uses which of the following I/O addresses?
| ( | A | ) | | 2e8 |
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| ( | B | ) | | 2f8 |
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| ( | C | ) | | 2f7 |
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| ( | D | ) | | 3e8 |
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| ( | E | ) | | 3f7 |
The Correct Answer is: D
Explanation:
COM 3 is assigned the the I/O address 3e8.
How should the jumpers be set on an IDE CD-ROM drive that is attached to the primary IDE adapter with a hard drive?
| ( | A | ) | | All Jumpers |
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| ( | B | ) | | No Jumpers |
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| ( | C | ) | | Master |
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| ( | D | ) | | Cable select |
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| ( | E | ) | | Slave |
The Correct Answer is: E
Explanation:
The IDE Hard drive should be set as the master and the CD-ROM drive as the slave.
Which IRQ is assigned for floppy drives?
| ( | A | ) | | IRQ 4 |
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| ( | B | ) | | IRQ 6 |
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| ( | C | ) | | IRQ 12 |
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| ( | D | ) | | DMA 1 |
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| ( | E | ) | | IRQ 8.5 |
The Correct Answer is: B
Explanation:
IRQ 6 is reserved for the Floppy drive.
IRQ 4 is defaulted to COM1, COM3
IRQ 12 is empty and can be assigned any new device.
This quiz was generated by user guest50375 in july2002.
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