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06/06/2013

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Term
What are all three names for mini-DIN?
Definition
mini-DIN, PS/2, and DIN-6
Term
How many times can you change the data on a CD-ROM
Definition
Zero times. It is read only and the data can't be changed.
Term
How many times can you change the data on a CD-R?
Definition
Once. It is recordable.
Term
How many times can you change the data on a CD-RW?
Definition
Any amount of times. It is rewritable.
Term
What do you call the commands that tell the computer what to do?
Definition
Programming
Term
What is DIMM?
Definition
RAM
Term
Where do you connect an anti-static wrist strap?
Definition
To a handy metal part of the case
Term
What sort of connector does a typical network interface card have?
Definition
RJ-45 port
Term
Modern keyboards connect to which ports?
Definition
mini-DIN or USB
Term
Which end of the USB cable plugs into the PC?
Definition
The A connector
Term
A modern printer usually plugs into which ports?
Definition
USB
Term
What do you plug into a three-row, 15-pin port?
Definition
Monitor
Term
What connector was designed to connect your PC to a high-end television set?
Definition
HDMI
Term
What connector was designed to connect your PC to a high-end audio system?
Definition
S/PDIF
Term
What does NTFS stand for?
Definition
NT File System
Term
What does FAT stand for?
Definition
File Allocation Table
Term
How can you determine your Windows version?
Definition
By right-clicking My Computer in
Windows XP, or Computer in Vista and Windows 7, and selecting Properties.
Term
Which editions of Windows 7 does XP mode work with?
Definition
Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise.
Term
What is the max amount of RAM a 32-bit PC can hold?
Definition
4 GB
Term
What is the max amount of RAM a 64-bit PC can hold?
Definition
16 exabytes
Term
What are the four default libraries in Windows 7?
Definition
Documents, Videos, Pictures, Music
Term
What is the name of the background application running gadgets in Windows 7?
Definition
Sidebar.exe
Term
F1
Definition
Help
Term
F2
Definition
Rename
Term
F3
Definition
Search Menu
Term
F5
Definition
Refresh
Term
F6
Definition
Move among selections in current windows
Term
CTRL-ESC
Definition
Open Start Menu
Term
ALT-TAB
Definition
Switch between open programs
Term
Alt-F4
Definition
Quit program
Term
Ctrl-Z
Definition
Undo the last command
Term
Ctrl-A
Definition
Select all the items in the current window
Term
Shift-Delete
Definition
Delete item permanently
Term
Shift-F10
Definition
Open a shortcut menu for the selected item (right click)
Term
Alt-Space
Definition
Display the main window's system menu
Term
Alt-Enter
Definition
Open the properties for the selected object
Term
Windows Key - D
Definition
Show Desktop
Term
Windows Key - E
Definition
Windows Explorer
Term
Windows Key - L
Definition
Lock the PC
Term
Windows Key - Tab
Definition
Cycle through taskbar buttons
Term
Windows Key - Pause/Break
Definition
Open the system properties dialog box
Term
Where is the default SystemRoot folder?
Definition
C:\Windows
Term
Where are the fonts located?
Definition
%SystemRoot%\Fonts
Term
Where are offline web pages stored?
Definition
%SystemRoot%\Offline Files - XP
%SystemRoot%\Offline Web Pages - 7
Term
Where is system32 located?
Definition
%SystemRoot%\System32
Term
Where are temp files stored?
Definition
%SystemRoot%\Temp
Term
In device manager, what does a red down-arrow icon mean?
Definition
The device is disabled.
Term
In device manager, what does a black exclamation mark icon mean?
Definition
The device has an error.
Term
What is the USMT?
Definition
User State Migration Tool. A script based more advanced version of easy transfer.
Term
What is an advantage of running Windows on NTFS as opposed to FAT?
Definition
Security
Term
What is the proper way to refer to the system root folder?
Definition
%SystemRoot%
Term
What folder is a central storage location for user files in XP?
Definition
My Documents
Term
What utility is helpful in troubleshooting hardware?
Definition
Device Manager
Term
Which Windows utility backs up critical files and settings and enables you to roll back to a previous
state?
Definition
System Restore
Term
Many tech tools are grouped together in which location?
Definition
Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools
Term
Which utility is missing from the default Windows XP Home installation?
Definition
Backup
Term
What is displayed in the Computer window?
Definition
All the drives on your system
Term
Which feature of Windows 7 enables you to link folders and view their contents together?
Definition
Libraries
Term
What does MAC stand for?
Definition
Media Access Control
Term
What does CRC stand for?
Definition
Cyclic Redundancy Check
Term
What does UTP stand for?
Definition
Unshielded Twisted Pair
Term
What is the max speed of CAT1?
Definition
Standard telephone line.
Term
What is the max speed of CAT3?
Definition
Designed for 10Mbps networks. A variant can support up to 100 Mbps.
Term
What is the max speed of CAT5?
Definition
100-Mbps
Term
What is the max speed of CAT5e?
Definition
1000-Mbps or 1-Gbps
Term
What is the max speed of CAT6?
Definition
Supports 1-Gbps up to 100 meters, and 10-Gbps up to 55 meters.
Term
What is the max speed of CAT6a?
Definition
Supports 10-Gbps at 100 meters
Term
What does STP stand for?
Definition
Shielded Twisted Pair
Term
What is the max amount of bytes and Ethernet frame can hold?
Definition
1500
Term
What is a node?
Definition
Any device that has a network connection.
Term
A LAN is almost always what kind of domain?
Definition
A broadcast domain
Term
How many bits are in a MAC address?
Definition
48 bit
Term
What does EDB stand for?
Definition
External Data Bus
Term
What CPUs does the LGA 775 socket support, and how many pins does it have?
Definition
Pentium 4, Celeron, Pentium 4 Extreme Edition, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Xeon, and many others. 775 Pins
Term
What CPUs does the LGA 1155 socket support, and how many pins does it have?
Definition
Core i3/i5/i7, Pentium, Celeron, Xeon. 1155 Pins
Term
What CPUs does the LGA 1156 socket support, and how many pins does it have?
Definition
Core i3/i5/i7, Pentium, Celeron, Xeon. 1156 Pins
Term
What CPUs does the LGA 1366 socket support, and how many pins does it have?
Definition
Core i7, Xeon, Celeron. 1366 pins
Term
What CPUs does the 940 socket support, and how many pins does it have?
Definition
Opteron, Athlon 64 FX. 940 pins
Term
What CPUs does the AM2 socket support, and how many pins does it have?
Definition
Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64 FX, Opteron, Sempron, Phenom. 940 pins
Term
What CPUs does the AM2+ socket support, and how many pins does it have?
Definition
Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon II, Opteron, Phenom, Phenom II. 940 pins
Term
What CPUs does the AM3 socket support, and how many pins does it have?
Definition
Phenom II, Athlon II, Sempron, Opteron. 941 pins
Term
What CPUs does the AM3+ socket support, and how many pins does it have?
Definition
FX. 942 pins
Term
What CPUs does the FMI socket support, and how many pins does it have?
Definition
A. 905 pins
Term
What CPUs does the F socket support, and how many pins does it have?
Definition
Opteron, Athlon FX. 1207 pins
Term
What do registers provide for the CPU?
Definition
The CPU uses registers for temporary storage of internal commands and data.
Term
What function does the external data bus have in the PC?
Definition
The external data bus provides a channel for the flow of data and commands between the CPU and
RAM.
Term
What is the function of the address bus in the PC?
Definition
The address bus enables the CPU to communicate with the memory controller chip.
Term
Which CPU feature enables the microprocessor to support running multiple operating systems at the
same time?
Definition
Virtualization support
Term
Which feature enables a single-core CPU to function like two CPUs?
Definition
Hyper-Threading
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