PIO specifies how many transfer rates?

1.   ?    1
2.   ?    2
3.   ?    3
4.   ?    4

PIO mode 0 transfer rate is

1.   ?    3.3MBps
2.   ?    5.2MBps
3.   ?    8.3MBps
4.   ?    10MBps

Which I/O port does the secondary IDE controller use?

1.   ?    134h
2.   ?    168h
3.   ?    170h
4.   ?    1f0h

How many IDE controllers are typically built into an ATX motherboard?

1.   ?    1
2.   ?    2
3.   ?    4
4.   ?    8

What is the function of an Energy Star-Compliant monitor?

1.   ?    Used only with fast processors
2.   ?    Same as standard monitor type
3.   ?    Switches to low power status when signal does not change
4.   ?    Consumes less power than other monitors while powering up.

How would an ID logical 3 be set on a three-bit jumper block on a SCSI hard disk drive?

1.   ?    010
2.   ?    011
3.   ?    111
4.   ?    101

How many 168-pin DIMMs are required per memory bank?

1.   ?    1
2.   ?    2
3.   ?    6
4.   ?    8

How is the LCD on a laptop powered?

1.   ?    120VAC
2.   ?    120VDC
3.   ?    Low voltage DC
4.   ?    Low voltage AC

What is the default I/O port for COM2?

1.   ?    2E8H.
2.   ?    3E8H.
3.   ?    2F8H.
4.   ?    3F8H.

What does the BIOS do when a plug and play card is installed?

1.   ?    Looks for the manufacturer of the card.
2.   ?    Checks the processor ID for compliance.
3.   ?    Disables the other cards until the new card is installed.
4.   ?    Consults the ESCD to determine which system resources are available and needed for the
   card.

The customer is complaining that the program applications being displayed on the screen are
missing lines, details and other graphics. How should you change the setting?

1.   ?    Reduce hard ware graphics acceleration.
2.   ?    Increase hardware graphics accelerations.
3.   ?    Increase the horizontal setting on the monitor.
4.   ?    Decrease the vertical display settings on the monitor.

What would definitely cause an IDE hard drive to be damaged?

1.   ?    Forcing the IDE cable to the floppy drive connector.
2.   ?    Connecting one end of the IDE cable the wrong way.
3.   ?    Using the Y splitter where the 5- and 12- volt connectors are switched on one end.
4.   ?    Connecting to a defective power supply that only gives five volts on the 12volt line.

The fan stopped working in the power supply, but the computer is still running. What is the proper repair procedure?

1.   ?    Replace the fan.
2.   ?    Replace the transformer.
3.   ?    Lubricate the fan with oil.
4.   ?    Replace the power supply.

A service technician is trying to master-slave two known good IDE hard drivers, C and D. Drive D
was installed as a slave to drive C, but couldn’t be made to work. The same problem occurred
when drive C was installed as a slave to drive D. Assuming that the technician used correct
jumpering in both instances, what should you do next?

1.   ?    Replace drive D, because it is now defective.
2.   ?    Conclude that drives C and D are non-standard.
3.   ?    Conclude that drives C and D are not compatible.
4.   ?    Replace drives C and D, because both are now defective.

What is the first critical component that a failed motherboard battery affects?

1.   ?    RAM
2.   ?    ROM
3.   ?    BIOS
4.   ?    CMOS