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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

The most chosen answer was [ C ] :: [ ATX ]

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.


While working on the components of a PC with the case open which of the following is the best type of grounding to use?

( A )   Common ground
( B )   Power cables wrapped once around arm
( C )   Lean on the PC chassis
( D )   AC outlet grounding
( E )   Keep one hand on the Power Supply

The Correct Answer is: D

Explanation:
It is safest to use the wall outlet's AC grounding.


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


Of the following DMA Channels which is used by the Floppy Disk Controller?

( A )   DMA2
( B )   DMA4
( C )   DMA5
( D )   DMA6
( E )   DMA7

The Correct Answer is: A

Explanation:
The most common DMA (Direct Memory Access) Channels should be known. The Floppy Disk Controller / Floppy Drive uses channel 2, (DMA2).


A COM Port is associated with which type of physical port?

( A )   Serial
( B )   Power
( C )   PS/2
( D )   SCSI
( E )   Parallel

The Correct Answer is: A

Explanation:
A COM Port is assigned to a Serial Port.


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