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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 |
When working on a user's PC you notice that the fan on the power supply is excessively dusty. After turning the PC off, what would you use to clean it?
| ( | A | ) | | Spray bottle of Windex |
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| ( | B | ) | | A toothe brush |
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| ( | C | ) | | Compressed air |
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| ( | D | ) | | A damp paper towel |
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| ( | E | ) | | A vacuum cleaner |
The Correct Answer is: C
Explanation:
The best thing to use would be a can of "Compressed air." You are least likely to cause damage when using it correctly. When using Compressed air, hold the can at least 6 inches from the target.
What are the two files that the Windows 95 Registry is composed of?
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| ( | A | ) | | SYSTEM.COM, USER.DAT |
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| ( | B | ) | | SYSTEM.DAT, USER.DAT |
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| ( | C | ) | | USER.DAT, SYSTEM.COM |
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| ( | D | ) | | IOSYS.COM, USER.DAT |
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| ( | E | ) | | None of the above |
The Correct Answer is: B
Explanation:
The Windows 95/98 system
files include the following:
A.
IO.SYS
B.
MSDOS.SYS
C.
WIN.INI
D.
COMMAND.COM
E.
SYSTEM.INI
F.
SYSTEM.DAT
G.
USER.DAT
MSDOS.SYS, WIN.INI,
SYSTEM.INI are text files.
SYSTEM.DAT, USER.DAT files are part of windows Registry and can be edited using
REGEDIT or REGDT32 utility. Further, USER.DAT file corresponds to
HKEY_LOCAL_USER and SYSTEM.DAT corresponds to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
Registry files can't be read with standard text editors.
A Serial Port on the back of a PC would most likely be used to connect to which external device?
| ( | A | ) | | Monitor |
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| ( | B | ) | | Scanner |
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| ( | C | ) | | SCSI Card |
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| ( | D | ) | | Printer |
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| ( | E | ) | | Modem |
The Correct Answer is: E
Explanation:
External Modems are connected to a serial port. DSL and Cable Modems which aren't really 'modems' would be connected to an RJ45 port on a NIC.
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 nathanginn in july2002.
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