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What is the purpose of the MSCDEX.EXE file?

( A )   Microsoft Audio Player
( B )   Loads a CD-ROM DOS driver
( C )   Diagnostics Utility
( D )   Microsoft Component Detector
( E )   Floppy drive drivers

The Correct Answer is: B

The most chosen answer was [ D ] :: [ Microsoft Component Detector ]

Explanation:
The MSCDEX.EXE file is used to load DOS drivers for the CD-ROM drive.


Which of the following is the port address for serial port COM1?

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( A )   3F0-3F7
( B )   2F8-2FF
( C )   320-32F
( D )   3F8-3FF
( E )   None of the above

The Correct Answer is: D

Explanation:

You need to memorize the following port addresses before attending the exam.

Port-Base address (in hex)

COM4: 2E8-2EF

COM2: 2F8-2FF

COM3: 3E8-3EF

COM1: 3F8-3FF

LPT2 : 278-27F

LPT1 : 378-37F

Floppy Controller: 3F0-3F7

Hard Drive Controller, 16 bit, ISA: 1F0-1F8


What 3 things must be configured in the Operating System in order to use an internal modem?

( A )   COM, I/O, IRQ
( B )   DMA Channel, IRQ, I/O
( C )   IRQ, I/O
( D )   DMA Channel, I/O
( E )   COM, DMA Channel, IRQ

The Correct Answer is: A

Explanation:
The 3 things that must be configured for an internal modem to work are the COM port, I/O address, and IRQ (Interupt Request).


When a continuous beep sound comes from the PC when trying to boot there is a problem with which piece of hardware?

( A )   BIOS code is corrupted
( B )   Speaker unplugged
( C )   Mouse not plugged in
( D )   Hard disk crash
( E )   Power supply

The Correct Answer is: E

Explanation:
When there is a problem with the power supply, a long beep sound will be used to alert the user.


What is the term BIOS an acronym for?

( A )   Basic Industry/Output Standards
( B )   Begin Integration/Operating System
( C )   Boot Input/Output Signon
( D )   Basic Input/Output Settings
( E )   Basic Input/Output System

The Correct Answer is: E

Explanation:
The BIOS, which stands for Basic Input/Output System is built-in software stored on a ROM chip that determines what the computer can do before accessing programs from a disk, such as the keyboard, display screen and disk drive.


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