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251.

Why does a successfully mapped network drive disappear every time you boot the computer?

A

The computer you are connected to has moved

B

You didn't click reconnect on log on

C

The map statement is not in the autoexec.bat file

D

The last drive was not set correctly

E

None of the above

Correct Answer: C

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252.

Which hardware component controls serial port communications?

A

ROM BIOS

B

CPU

C

DMA823

D

UART 16550

E

None of the above

Correct Answer: D

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253.

A Type 1 PCMCIA card is:

A

The same physical size as other PCMCIA cards but configured differently

B

The thinnest PCMCIA card, measuring 3.5mm in thickness

C

The thickest PCMCIA card, measuring 10.5mm in thickness

D

An old standard that is not compatible with the newest laptops

E

None of the above

Correct Answer: B

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254.

You have a 15 pin female connector with the pins in two rows. What could you connect with this?

A

Serial device

B

Parallel device

C

MIDI device

D

Video device

E

Joystick

Correct Answer: E

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255.

The 34-pin connection on an I/O card is for?

A

floppy drive

B

SCSI drive

C

IDE drive

D

zip drive

E

None of the above

Correct Answer: A

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256.

You run a super wing-ding diagnostic program on your PC, and it reports that your hard drive, microprocessor, RAM, and video card have seen better days. To resolve this problem you should:

A

replace each part one at a time, rerunning the diagnostic before replacing the next part.

B

check to see if you have a software problem

C

replace everything at once and rerun the diagnostic

D

get another copy of the diagnostic program

E

run an exhaustive memory check

Correct Answer: B

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257.

On a leased line installation a known good external modem shows no carrier detect light. Where is the problem most likely to be?

A

In the modem

B

In the phone line

C

In the computer

D

In the DTC equipment

E

None of the above

Correct Answer: B

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258.

Which of the following is a type of preventative maintenance used on a hard drive?

A

Disk check diagnostics

B

Head alignment diagnostics

C

Initializing

D

Uninstalling programs

E

None of the above

Correct Answer: A

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259.

ESD damage can be caused by:

A

Placing an IC in a non-conductive plastic bag

B

Placing an IC on a grounded mat

C

Repeated sags in current supplied from outlets

D

Touching metal on the chassis

E

None of the above

Correct Answer: A

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260.

How can you totally protect a PC from damage during an electrical storm?

A

Disconnect the AC power cable

B

Disconnect all external cables and power cords

C

Use a surge protector

D

Turn off the AC power

E

None of the above

Correct Answer: A

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