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Which of the following terms is used to explain the process of two modem establishing communication with each other?

( A )   Sharing
( B )   Connecting
( C )   Negotiating
( D )   Duplexing
( E )   Handshaking

The Correct Answer is: E

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

Explanation:
Handshaking is used to describe the process of modems trying to connect with each other.


Motherboards can come in many shapes and sizes sometimes referred to as the motherboards "Form Factor." Which of the following is a common motherboard Form Factor?

( A )   Full AT
( B )   LPX
( C )   ATX
( D )   Mini ATX
( E )   All of the above are common Form Factors

The Correct Answer is: E

Explanation:
The Full AT motherboard size is mostly found in older PCs and fits into Full Tower cases. The LPX form factor is also found in older PCs that use a slimline case. ATX is the size used by many new PCs and come in an "ATX" case. MiniATX motherboards are also used with newer PCs with much smaller "ATX" cases.


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.


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

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.


What is the file extension on a permanent swap file in Windows 98?

( A )   PSW
( B )   SWAP
( C )   SWP
( D )   PERM
( E )   PAR

The Correct Answer is: C

Explanation:
The permanent swap file in Windows 3.1 and some later versions is called 386SPART.PAR and it typically has a system attribute which makes it invisible to standard DOS or Windows programs. The file usually can be found in the root directory of the drive designated in the Virtual Memory dialog box. Another place to look is in the Windows subdirectory or the Windows\System subdirectory.

The permanent swap file in Windows 95 and Windows 98 is called WIN386.SWP


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Extra Knowledge


3.5" Floppy

Details:
Portable storage,
that is slower
than a hard drive
to access
and has less
storage capacity.

They come in a
High Density
1.44MB size.

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