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While installing an expansion board into a PC you are faced with a device conflict error. From the choices below, which is NOT likely to be related to the conflict.

( A )   DMA Channels
( B )   RAM Addresses
( C )   I/O Addresses
( D )   ROM Addresses
( E )   None are related to the conflict

The Correct Answer is: B

The most chosen answer was [ A ] :: [ DMA Channels ]

Explanation:
RAM Addressing is not likely to be the cause of the conflict. You should check the other Channel and Address allocations to make sure that there are no conflicts.


Printers can be connected to a PC in many different ways. Which of the following interfaces IS NOT a common method for a PC to be connected to a printer?

( A )   USB
( B )   Parallel
( C )   SCSI
( D )   Analog LCD
( E )   Network

The Correct Answer is: D

Explanation:
An Analog LCD interface is used for LCD monitors. The others are all valid methods for connecting a PC to a printer.


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
( B )   Ctrl - Esc
( C )   Ctrl - Alt - Delete
( D )   F10
( 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.


Which of the following files is NOT required for DOS to boot?

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( A )   COMMAND.COM
( B )   MSDOS.SYS
( C )   IO.SYS
( D )   AUTOEXEC.BAT
( E )   None of the above are required

The Correct Answer is: D

Explanation:

The file load order to start DOS is :

IO.SYS

MSDOS.SYS

CONFIG.SYS

COMMAND.COM

AUTOEXEC.BAT

Note that CONFIG.SYS, and AUTOEXEC.BAT are optional to load DOS where as IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS, COMMAND.COM are required.


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

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


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