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  1. Which of the following would be a logical first step in troubleshooting a PC?

  2. A.
    Check the computer CMOS
    B.
    Define the circumstances of the problem
    C.
    Call the vendor
    D.
    Define what applications are being used
    E.
    None of the above

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  3. Which DOS driver is used to emulate expanded memory?

  4. A.
    Himem.sys
    B.
    EMM386.exe
    C.
    Mem386.sys
    D.
    Ramdrive.sys
    E.
    None of the above

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  5. For a Macintosh to print successfully, the System Folder must contain:

  6. A.
    File sharing software
    B.
    A printer enabler
    C.
    The apple Garamond font set
    D.
    A printer driver
    E.
    None of the above

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  7. Which component must be vacuumed or replaced during preventative maintenance on a laser printer?

  8. A.
    Scanning mirror
    B.
    Toner cartridge
    C.
    Ozone filter
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

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  9. Which device uses a DMA channel?

  10. A.
    Modem
    B.
    Network Card
    C.
    Sound Card
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

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  11. When is the risk for electrostatic discharge the greatest?

  12. A.
    Day time
    B.
    High humidity
    C.
    Low humidity
    D.
    Night time
    E.
    None of the above

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  13. A modem could be attached to which port?

  14. A.
    Parallel port
    B.
    ASYNC port
    C.
    Keyboard connector
    D.
    Video port
    E.
    None of the above

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  15. What device prevents power interruptions, resulting in corrupted data?

  16. A.
    Battery back-up unit
    B.
    Surge protector
    C.
    Multiple SIMMs strips
    D.
    Data guard system
    E.
    None of the above

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  17. SCSI must be terminated with?

  18. A.
    Dip switch
    B.
    Resistor
    C.
    BNC
    D.
    All of the above
    E.
    None of the above

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  19. In a computer with an eide adapter, where should you connect an ATA CD-ROM drive?

  20. A.
    on the floppy bus
    B.
    on the primary IDE
    C.
    on the secondary IDE
    D.
    on the SCSI bus
    E.
    All of the above

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