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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 [ A ] :: [ Microsoft Audio Player ]

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


Power problems coming from the wall outlet can cause which of the following problems?

( A )   Monitor doesn't turn on
( B )   Computer intermittently locks up
( C )   Hard disk starts to generate errors
( D )   Components don't function properly
( E )   All of the above

The Correct Answer is: E

Explanation:
All of the choices can be causes of power problems from the wall outlet which could be caused by bad wiring or issues at the electric company.


When you are able to narrow down a grinding sound from inside the PC as coming from the hard drive, what is the most likely cause of that noise?

( A )   Speaker to close to hard drive
( B )   Vibrations from the cd-rom drive
( C )   Loose ribbon cable
( D )   Excessive dust surrounding the drive
( E )   HDI (Head-to-Disk Interface)

The Correct Answer is: E

Explanation:
A grinding noise coming from the hard drive is most likely caused by an HDI situation. This occurs when a head becomes misaligned and eventually this will scratch / burn the disk making it inoperable.


COM 3 uses which of the following I/O addresses?

( A )   2e8
( B )   2f8
( C )   2f7
( D )   3e8
( E )   3f7

The Correct Answer is: D

Explanation:
COM 3 is assigned the the I/O address 3e8.


Which of the following commands does a modem send before transferring data over a line?

( A )   TRANS
( B )   ATDT
( C )   ADT
( D )   RTDT
( E )   RTS

The Correct Answer is: E

Explanation:
A modem first sends out an RTS or Request To Send signal before transferring data.


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Windows XP

Type:
PC OS

Released:
October 2001

Company:
Microsoft

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