Question 1

A number assigned to expansion adapters or ports so that the CPU can prioritize between two (or more) devices that need attention is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  IRQ 
B)  I/O address 
C)  DMA channel 
D)  USB enabler

Question 2

What component keeps the information in CMOS memory even when the computer is powered off?

Accepted Answer

A)  Static memory chips maintain information without power 
B)  Linkage to the main power supply 
C)  A small battery 
D)  A form of ROM where data is burned into the chip at the factory

Question 3

CMOS holds POST.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

__________ is used within the Windows environment to view system resources such as IRQs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is used within the Windows environment...

Question 5

Is it an acceptable practice to replace a computer battery with one that has a lower voltage (but not higher)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes 
B)  No

Question 6

A computer has a write-protected BIOS. What can you do to update the Flash BIOS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change the setting of a motherboard jumper or switch to remove the write protection. 
B)  Replace the BIOS chip with another containing the latest version. 
C)  Use the copy command to transfer the updated information from the CMOS to the BIOS. 
D)  Reverse the chip in the socket to allow it to be updated.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT used to configure a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  An IRQ overlay 
B)  Jumper 
C)  The Setup program 
D)  Plug and play

Question 8

How does POST work with CMOS?

Accepted Answer

A)  At startup POST obtains settings from CMOS to determine what hardware is supposed to be installed on the computer. 
B)  POST is used to configure CMOS. 
C)  POST is used to send messages between CMOS and the CPU. 
D)  POST acts as a backup of configuration settings stored in CMOS.

Question 9

Match the system resource with the description.
I/O address __________
IRQ __________
Memory address ___________
A. Assigned to BIOS and other chips on cards
B. A method of prioritizing between devices
C. Like a mailbox number for devices

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the system resource with the description.
I/O...

Question 10

-Refer to the graphic. What program was used to access this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Configuration Manager 
B)  Device Manager 
C)  I/O Steering Wizard 
D)  Memory Mapper

Question 11

A computer in a research lab requires a password BEFORE the operating system files load (including the boot files). What technology enables this?

Accepted Answer

A)  BIOS 
B)  AES 
C)  DES 
D)  Windows 7 Professional

Question 12

-In the figure, the jumper setting on pin 1 and pin 2 is

Accepted Answer

A)  Disabled 
B)  Enabled 
C)  Parallel 
D)  Serial

Question 13

System BIOS can be write-protected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is the most common type of battery found on the desktop motherboard today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lithium 
B)  Cylinder 
C)  9-volt battery 
D)  AAA battery

Question 15

What interrupt is normally assigned to the keyboard?

Accepted Answer

A)  IRQ0 
B)  IRQ1 
C)  IRQ2 
D)  IRQ3

Question 16

To set the configuration for today's computers, go into the __________ program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To set the configuration for today's computers,...

Question 17

Being able to disable a port on an integrated motherboard is important if the port goes bad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What format is used to show I/O addresses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Binary 
B)  Alphanumeric 
C)  Decimal 
D)  Hexadecimal

Question 19

All devices must have a separate I/O addresses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Eight DMA channels are normally available on computers today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: System Configuration

A number assigned to expansion adapters or ports so that the CPU can prioritize between two (or more) devices that need attention is a(n)

What component keeps the information in CMOS memory even when the computer is powered off?

CMOS holds POST.

__________ is used within the Windows environment to view system resources such as IRQs.

Is it an acceptable practice to replace a computer battery with one that has a lower voltage (but not higher) ?

A computer has a write-protected BIOS. What can you do to update the Flash BIOS?

Which of the following is NOT used to configure a computer?

How does POST work with CMOS?

Match the system resource with the description. I/O address IRQ Memory address ___ A. Assigned to BIOS and other chips on cards B. A method of prioritizing between devices C. Like a mailbox number for devices

-Refer to the graphic. What program was used to access this information?

A computer in a research lab requires a password BEFORE the operating system files load (including the boot files) . What technology enables this?

-In the figure, the jumper setting on pin 1 and pin 2 is

System BIOS can be write-protected.

Which of the following is the most common type of battery found on the desktop motherboard today?

What interrupt is normally assigned to the keyboard?

To set the configuration for today's computers, go into the __________ program.

Being able to disable a port on an integrated motherboard is important if the port goes bad.

What format is used to show I/O addresses?

All devices must have a separate I/O addresses.

Eight DMA channels are normally available on computers today.

Exam 3: System Configuration

A number assigned to expansion adapters or ports so that the CPU can prioritize between two (or more) devices that need attention is a(n)

What component keeps the information in CMOS memory even when the computer is powered off?

CMOS holds POST.

__________ is used within the Windows environment to view system resources such as IRQs.

Is it an acceptable practice to replace a computer battery with one that has a lower voltage (but not higher) ?

A computer has a write-protected BIOS. What can you do to update the Flash BIOS?

Which of the following is NOT used to configure a computer?

How does POST work with CMOS?

Match the system resource with the description. I/O address __________ IRQ __________ Memory address ___________ A. Assigned to BIOS and other chips on cards B. A method of prioritizing between devices C. Like a mailbox number for devices

-Refer to the graphic. What program was used to access this information?

A computer in a research lab requires a password BEFORE the operating system files load (including the boot files) . What technology enables this?

-In the figure, the jumper setting on pin 1 and pin 2 is

System BIOS can be write-protected.

Which of the following is the most common type of battery found on the desktop motherboard today?

What interrupt is normally assigned to the keyboard?

To set the configuration for today's computers, go into the __________ program.

Being able to disable a port on an integrated motherboard is important if the port goes bad.

What format is used to show I/O addresses?

All devices must have a separate I/O addresses.

Eight DMA channels are normally available on computers today.

Match the system resource with the description. I/O address IRQ Memory address ___ A. Assigned to BIOS and other chips on cards B. A method of prioritizing between devices C. Like a mailbox number for devices