Test Of Computer Basics

Question 1

Which of the following is not a basic element within the microprocessor?

Accepted Answer

microcontroller

Question 2

A microprocessor unit, a memory unit, and an input/output unit form a:

Accepted Answer

microcomputer

Question 3

During the normal PC boot process, which of the following is active first?

Accepted Answer

ROM BIOS

Question 4

What's the best way to protect your hard drive data?

Accepted Answer

regular backups

Question 5

What is the result of adding an IP address to the DNS server search order

Accepted Answer

It tells the local system where the DNS Server is located

Question 6

From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on boot up?

Accepted Answer

ROM BIOS

Question 7

To make the number pad act as a directional arrow, we press…

Accepted Answer

num lock

Question 8

Which is NOT typically a Field Replaceable Unit?

Accepted Answer

System chassis

Question 9

How many buses are connected as part of the 8085 microprocessor?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 10

One purpose of a network is:

Accepted Answer

Sharing software

Question 11

When referring to instruction words, a mnemonic is:

Accepted Answer

a short abbreviation for the operation to be performed

Question 12

The software used to drive microprocessor-based systems is called:

Accepted Answer

assembly language programs

Question 13

The technique of assigning a memory address to each I/O device in the SAM system is called:

Accepted Answer

memory-mapped I/O

Question 14

How many pins on a VGA?

Accepted Answer

15

Question 15

Modems use transmission.

Accepted Answer

asynchronous

Question 16

What is the size of a sector?

Accepted Answer

512 bytes

Question 17

Which bus is bidirectional?

Accepted Answer

data bus

Question 18

Exceptions to the 8085 microprocessor normal operation are called

Accepted Answer

a and b

Question 19

What are the most likely conditions for ESD?

Accepted Answer

Cold and dry

Question 20

Teletypewriter terminal is an example of

Accepted Answer

input/output devices

Question 21

Which component stores an electrical charge?

Accepted Answer

capacitor

Question 22

When seeking to upgrade for a particular motherboard what do you need to know?

Accepted Answer

make &model

Question 23

PAN is used in which communication technology?

Accepted Answer

bluetooth, microwave

Question 24

During preventative maintenance on a dot matrix printer, do NOT lubricate:

Accepted Answer

Print head pins

Question 25

RS-232 is a standard that applies to?

Accepted Answer

serial port

Test Of Computer Basics

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Test Of Computer Basics

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