Question 1

Any operating system can be installed on any computer, regardless of the computer's hardware.

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This statement is false. Each operating system has specific hardware requirements and may not be compatible with all computers. For example, an operating system designed for a Mac computer may not work on a Windows PC.

Question 2

The most common slot for peripheral devices used today is a(n)____ slot.&#10;A)PCI&#10;B)ISA&#10;C)AGP&#10;D)DMA

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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is the most common slot used for peripheral devices today. It has replaced the older ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) and VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) slots. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) is a slot specifically used for graphics cards and is not as commonly used as PCI. DMA (Direct Memory Access) is a technique used for data transfer and not a slot for peripheral devices.

Question 3

Almost all USB devices can be attached to the computer while it is on for the operating system to detect and use.

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Most USB devices are hot-swappable, meaning they can be plugged in and used without shutting down or restarting the computer. However, some devices may require specific drivers to be installed before they can function properly.

Question 4

A Windows utility useful for gaining hardware information regarding the video card and monitor is the ____.&#10;A)System Information tool&#10;B)Computer manual&#10;C)Device Manager&#10;D)Display applet

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The Display applet in Windows provides detailed hardware information about the video card and monitor, such as the manufacturer, model, and driver version. This information can be useful for troubleshooting display issues or determining if a computer meets the minimum requirements for certain software or games. The other options listed do not specifically provide hardware information about the video card and monitor.

Question 5

____ ports allow a small card to be inserted into the computer with the electronics necessary to provide a certain function.&#10;A)PCMCIA&#10;B)FireWire&#10;C)USB&#10;D)LPT

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PCMCIA ports (also known as PC Card slots) are designed specifically to allow small cards (PC Cards) to be inserted into a computer in order to provide additional functionality, such as network adapters, sound cards, or storage devices. FireWire, USB, and LPT ports do not have this capability.

Question 6

____ allows a peripheral to bypass the CPU and talk directly with other peripheral components to enhance performance.&#10;A)AGP&#10;B)ISA&#10;C)DMA&#10;D)USB

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DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows a peripheral device to transfer data directly to or from memory without involving the CPU. This reduces the load on the CPU and improves overall system performance. Options A, B and D are not relevant to this context.

Question 7

The information stored on ____ does not need constant refreshing and can go for short periods without a flow of electricity.&#10;A)SDRAM&#10;B)RDRAM&#10;C)DDR SDRAM&#10;D)SRAM

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SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) does not need constant refreshing and can retain its information for short periods without a flow of electricity. SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory), RDRAM (Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory), and DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) all require constant refreshing and lose their information once power is removed.

Question 8

Keyboards and mice are devices that facilitate user input and direction.

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Keyboards and mice are two types of input devices that allow users to interact with a computer or other device. Keyboards enable users to type text, perform shortcuts, and provide commands, while mice allow users to point, click, and scroll through content.

Question 9

The ____ stores information for retrieval in a separate computer chip that is connected to the processor via a high-speed link.&#10;A)Level 1 (L1)cache&#10;B)Level 2 (L2)cache&#10;C)Level 3 (L3)cache&#10;D)Control Unit

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Level 2 (L2) cache stores information for retrieval in a separate computer chip that is connected to the processor via a high-speed link. Level 1 (L1) cache is built directly into the processor and Level 3 (L3) cache is shared among multiple processors. The Control Unit is responsible for managing the computer's processing activities.

Question 10

____ drives use lasers to read reflected light pulses.&#10;A)Hard disk&#10;B)Zip&#10;C)Floppy&#10;D)CD-ROM

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CD-ROM drives use lasers to read reflected light pulses. Hard disks use magnetic read/write heads to access data, Zip and floppy drives use magnetic storage media.

Question 11

On Linux, a master hard drive connected to the secondary IDE controller would be named ____.&#10;A)hda&#10;B)hdb&#10;C)hdc&#10;D)hdd

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The answer of On Linux, a master hard drive connected...

Question 12

____ controllers are physically separate from the HDD and are usually attached to the mainboard via slots on the mainboard itself.&#10;A)SCSI&#10;B)ATA&#10;C)Slave&#10;D)IDE

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The answer of ____ controllers are physically separate from the...

Question 13

____ is a type of DRAM stick that is used in portable notebook computers and Macintosh systems.&#10;A)DIMM&#10;B)RIMM&#10;C)SIMM&#10;D)SODIMM

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The answer of ____ is a type of DRAM stick...

Question 14

Clock speed alone determines the speed at which a processor can work.

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Question 15

____ maintains an information store that can not only be erased and rewritten as a whole, but can also be modified singly, leaving other portions intact.&#10;A)PROM&#10;B)EEPROM&#10;C)SRAM&#10;D)EPROM

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The answer of ____ maintains an information store that can...

Question 16

____ refers to a system in which each processor is given a certain role or set of tasks to complete independently of the other processors.&#10;A)CISC&#10;B)SMP&#10;C)ASMP&#10;D)RISC

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The answer of ____ refers to a system in which...

Question 17

Greater amounts of ____ memory allow more programs to run simultaneously on the system.&#10;A)PROM&#10;B)ROM&#10;C)RAM&#10;D)BIOS ROM

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The answer of Greater amounts of ____ memory allow more...

Question 18

Most Intel processors available today are ____-bit processors.&#10;A)8&#10;B)16&#10;C)32&#10;D)64

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Question 19

The most important software information required before installation is the software packages needed to customize the Linux system to perform certain tasks.

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Question 20

An IEEE 1394 port is also known as a ____ port.&#10;A)COM&#10;B)USB&#10;C)FireWire&#10;D)PS/2

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Question 21

Match between columns&#10;                        Premises: A small working area of RAM where the CPU can pass information to and receive information from a device.&#10;A small working area of RAM where the CPU can pass information to and receive information from a device.&#10;A small working area of RAM where the CPU can pass information to and receive information from a device.&#10;A small working area of RAM where the CPU can pass information to and receive information from a device.&#10;A small working area of RAM where the CPU can pass information to and receive information from a device.&#10;A small working area of RAM where the CPU can pass information to and receive information from a device.&#10;A small working area of RAM where the CPU can pass information to and receive information from a device.&#10;A small working area of RAM where the CPU can pass information to and receive information from a device.&#10;A small working area of RAM where the CPU can pass information to and receive information from a device.&#10;Shuts off power to components such as PCMCIA devices if they are not being used.&#10;Shuts off power to components such as PCMCIA devices if they are not being used.&#10;Shuts off power to components such as PCMCIA devices if they are not being used.&#10;Shuts off power to components such as PCMCIA devices if they are not being used.&#10;Shuts off power to components such as PCMCIA devices if they are not being used.&#10;Shuts off power to components such as PCMCIA devices if they are not being used.&#10;Shuts off power to components such as PCMCIA devices if they are not being used.&#10;Shuts off power to components such as PCMCIA devices if they are not being used.&#10;Shuts off power to components such as PCMCIA devices if they are not being used.&#10;Ability to automatically assign the correct IRQ, I/O address, and DMA channel (if used)without any user intervention.&#10;Ability to automatically assign the correct IRQ, I/O address, and DMA channel (if used)without any user intervention.&#10;Ability to automatically assign the correct IRQ, I/O address, and DMA channel (if used)without any user intervention.&#10;Ability to automatically assign the correct IRQ, I/O address, and DMA channel (if used)without any user intervention.&#10;Ability to automatically assign the correct IRQ, I/O address, and DMA channel (if used)without any user intervention.&#10;Ability to automatically assign the correct IRQ, I/O address, and DMA channel (if used)without any user intervention.&#10;Ability to automatically assign the correct IRQ, I/O address, and DMA channel (if used)without any user intervention.&#10;Ability to automatically assign the correct IRQ, I/O address, and DMA channel (if used)without any user intervention.&#10;Ability to automatically assign the correct IRQ, I/O address, and DMA channel (if used)without any user intervention.&#10;Term for a processor that is able to complete more than one command in any given cycle.&#10;Term for a processor that is able to complete more than one command in any given cycle.&#10;Term for a processor that is able to complete more than one command in any given cycle.&#10;Term for a processor that is able to complete more than one command in any given cycle.&#10;Term for a processor that is able to complete more than one command in any given cycle.&#10;Term for a processor that is able to complete more than one command in any given cycle.&#10;Term for a processor that is able to complete more than one command in any given cycle.&#10;Term for a processor that is able to complete more than one command in any given cycle.&#10;Term for a processor that is able to complete more than one command in any given cycle.&#10;The computer chips on a computer mainboard that contain the programs used to initialize hardware components at boot time.&#10;The computer chips on a computer mainboard that contain the programs used to initialize hardware components at boot time.&#10;The computer chips on a computer mainboard that contain the programs used to initialize hardware components at boot time.&#10;The computer chips on a computer mainboard that contain the programs used to initialize hardware components at boot time.&#10;The computer chips on a computer mainboard that contain the programs used to initialize hardware components at boot time.&#10;The computer chips on a computer mainboard that contain the programs used to initialize hardware components at boot time.&#10;The computer chips on a computer mainboard that contain the programs used to initialize hardware components at boot time.&#10;The computer chips on a computer mainboard that contain the programs used to initialize hardware components at boot time.&#10;The computer chips on a computer mainboard that contain the programs used to initialize hardware components at boot time.&#10;Specifies a unique channel to the CPU, labeled with a number between 0 and 15.&#10;Specifies a unique channel to the CPU, labeled with a number between 0 and 15.&#10;Specifies a unique channel to the CPU, labeled with a number between 0 and 15.&#10;Specifies a unique channel to the CPU, labeled with a number between 0 and 15.&#10;Specifies a unique channel to the CPU, labeled with a number between 0 and 15.&#10;Specifies a unique channel to the CPU, labeled with a number between 0 and 15.&#10;Specifies a unique channel to the CPU, labeled with a number between 0 and 15.&#10;Specifies a unique channel to the CPU, labeled with a number between 0 and 15.&#10;Specifies a unique channel to the CPU, labeled with a number between 0 and 15.&#10;A multi-processor system in which each processor is given a certain role or set of tasks to complete independently of the other processors.&#10;A multi-processor system in which each processor is given a certain role or set of tasks to complete independently of the other processors.&#10;A multi-processor system in which each processor is given a certain role or set of tasks to complete independently of the other processors.&#10;A multi-processor system in which each processor is given a certain role or set of tasks to complete independently of the other processors.&#10;A multi-processor system in which each processor is given a certain role or set of tasks to complete independently of the other processors.&#10;A multi-processor system in which each processor is given a certain role or set of tasks to complete independently of the other processors.&#10;A multi-processor system in which each processor is given a certain role or set of tasks to complete independently of the other processors.&#10;A multi-processor system in which each processor is given a certain role or set of tasks to complete independently of the other processors.&#10;A multi-processor system in which each processor is given a certain role or set of tasks to complete independently of the other processors.&#10;Total number of pixels that can be displayed on a computer video screen.&#10;Total number of pixels that can be displayed on a computer video screen.&#10;Total number of pixels that can be displayed on a computer video screen.&#10;Total number of pixels that can be displayed on a computer video screen.&#10;Total number of pixels that can be displayed on a computer video screen.&#10;Total number of pixels that can be displayed on a computer video screen.&#10;Total number of pixels that can be displayed on a computer video screen.&#10;Total number of pixels that can be displayed on a computer video screen.&#10;Total number of pixels that can be displayed on a computer video screen.&#10;The type of physical memory used for Level 2 processor caches and any memory chips attached directly to the main circuit boards of the computer.&#10;The type of physical memory used for Level 2 processor caches and any memory chips attached directly to the main circuit boards of the computer.&#10;The type of physical memory used for Level 2 processor caches and any memory chips attached directly to the main circuit boards of the computer.&#10;The type of physical memory used for Level 2 processor caches and any memory chips attached directly to the main circuit boards of the computer.&#10;The type of physical memory used for Level 2 processor caches and any memory chips attached directly to the main circuit boards of the computer.&#10;The type of physical memory used for Level 2 processor caches and any memory chips attached directly to the main circuit boards of the computer.&#10;The type of physical memory used for Level 2 processor caches and any memory chips attached directly to the main circuit boards of the computer.&#10;The type of physical memory used for Level 2 processor caches and any memory chips attached directly to the main circuit boards of the computer.&#10;The type of physical memory used for Level 2 processor caches and any memory chips attached directly to the main circuit boards of the computer.

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The Answer of Input/Output (I/O)address and Resolution and APM and is...

Question 22

Before installing Linux, each individual hardware component in your computer should be checked against the _________________________.

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The answer of Before installing Linux, each individual hardware component...

Question 23

The table of all partition information for a certain hard disk is stored is called the _________________________.

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The answer of The table of all partition information for...

Question 24

Describe the function of the mainboard.

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Question 25

The NIC settings can be automatically configured during installation, provided a(n)_________________________ server exists on the network.

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The answer of The NIC settings can be automatically configured...

Question 26

The core component of any computer is the _________________________.

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Question 27

_________________________ controllers are physically separate from the HDD and are usually attached to the mainboard via slots on the mainboard itself.

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The answer of _________________________ controllers are physically separate from the...

Question 28

List and describe the values required to complete the configuration of the NIC when installing a Linux system to use or provide network services.

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The answer of List and describe the values required to...

Question 29

Describe how a Hard Disk Drive stores data.

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Question 30

What is the difference between RAM and ROM? What is each used for?

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Question 31

List and describe the tools that can be used to gather hardware information.

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Question 32

USB version 2 allows a transfer speed of up to ____ per second (most USB supports up to 12MB per second), and can be used with a device called a USB hub to allow up to ____ different devices to connect to one USB port on the mainboard.

A)24MB, 63
B)480MB, 127
C)480GB, 255
D)1000GB, 255

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The answer of USB version 2 allows a transfer speed...

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