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Boot Up Troubleshooting
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01/03/2019

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Term
The series of basic hardware diagnostic tests performed by the startup BIOS after the computer is powered on is called _____.
Definition
POST
Term
A _____ is a plug-in interface card used for troubleshooting computer startup problems.
Definition
POST card
Term
Which of the POST beep codes would be an indicator of RAM failure?
Definition
Long continuous beep tone
Term
Which of the POST beep codes indicates video adapter card failure?
Definition
One long, two short beeps
Term
A common solution for fixing random time and date resets in Windows is to _____.
Definition
replace the CMOS battery
Term
Disconnecting USB thumb drive can be of help in troubleshooting the "Invalid boot disk" error message.
Definition
True
Term
Safe mode troubleshooting can be of help in troubleshooting the "Invalid boot disk" error message.
Definition
False
Term
Checking BIOS settings for boot order can be of help in troubleshooting the "Invalid boot disk" error message.
Definition
True
Term
Removing floppy disk from the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) can be of help in troubleshooting the "Invalid boot disk" error message.
Definition
True
Term
Administrative Tools can be of help in troubleshooting the "Invalid boot disk" error message.
Definition
False
Term
Overheating is a possible cause of continuous system reboot loop.
Definition
True
Term
Hardware failure is a possible cause of continuous system reboot loop.
Definition
True
Term
A corrupted OS installation is a possible cause of continuous system reboot loop.
Definition
True
Term
A misconfigured OS is a possible cause of continuous system reboot loop.
Definition
True
Term
Continuous reboots of a Windows host upon encountering a persistent stop error might be caused by __________ settings in the Control Panel System applet.
Definition
Startup and Recovery configuration
Term
A feature that can be found in some types of PSUs that allows it to automatically adapt to the AC voltage supplied from the power socket is called _____.
Definition
Auto-switching
Term
A common fix for PC components not getting enough power is disconnecting all _____ that might be putting too much load on the PSU.
Definition
extraneous peripheral devices
Term
A common fix for PC components not getting enough power is _____ the PSU cable connectors inside the computer case.
Definition
reseating
Term
A common fix for PC components not getting enough power is applying the _____ to check if the power supply is working properly.
Definition
PSU tester
Term
Excessive dust buildup inside the computer case might be the cause of overheating.
Definition
True
Term
Excessive dust buildup inside the computer case might be the cause of unexpected shutdowns.
Definition
True
Term
Excessive dust buildup inside the computer case might be the cause of intermittent device failure.
Definition
True
Term
Excessive dust buildup inside the computer case might be the cause of continuous reboots
Definition
True
Term
RAM Modules are a probable source of loud noise coming from inside the PC with system failure.
Definition
False
Term
A magnetic HDD is a probable source of loud noise coming from inside the PC with system failure.
Definition
True
Term
Cooling fans are a probable source of loud noise coming from inside the PC with system failure.
Definition
True
Term
A Solid-State Drive is a probable source of loud noise coming from inside the PC with system failure.
Definition
False
Term
An analog modem is a probable source of loud noise coming from inside the PC with system failure.
Definition
False
Term
A PSU is a probable source of loud noise coming from inside the PC with system failure.
Definition
True
Term
The _____ on the motherboard should be checked/reseated in order to ensure that the CPU is receiving power.
Definition
P4 connector / 4/8-pin 12v connector
Term
The information displayed on the _____ typically includes error code, memory address where it occurred, and the name of the driver that caused it.
Definition
Blue Screen of Death (BSoD)
Term
"Pinwheel" is an informal term used for describing _____ in Mac OS.
Definition
stop errors
Term
The problem of leaking/burst/bulged capacitors inside a PC could be solved by replacing _____ or ______.
Definition
the capacitors or the motherboard
Term
A POST card can be used to isolate a failing hardware component inside the PC case.
Definition
True
Term
A loopback plug can be used to isolate a failing hardware component inside the PC case.
Definition
True
Term
A tone probe can be used to isolate a failing hardware component inside the PC case.
Definition
False
Term
A PSU tester can be used to isolate a failing hardware component inside the PC case.
Definition
True
Term
A maintenance kit can be used to isolate a failing hardware component inside the PC case.
Definition
False
Term
A tone generator can be used to isolate a failing hardware component inside the PC case.
Definition
False
Term
A multimeter can be used to isolate a failing hardware component inside the PC case.
Definition
True
Term
Disk striping could cause slow performance of a hard drive.
Definition
False
Term
File fragmentation could cause slow performance of a hard drive.
Definition
True
Term
Disk mirroring could cause slow performance of a hard drive.
Definition
False
Term
Having insufficient amount of RAM could cause slow performance of a hard drive.
Definition
True
Term
Disk duplexing could cause slow performance of a hard drive.
Definition
False
Term
An actuator arm assembly failure manifested by loud clicking noise emitted from the inside of the computer case is a problem symptom that should prompt for _________.
Definition
Data backup and hard drive replacement
Term
Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) allows for monitoring system for anticipated _____.
Definition
HDD failures
Term
Replacing a faulty mechanical component of a magnetic drive requires specialized environment and diagnostic tools.
Definition
True
Term
The /R switch of the CHKDSK utility displays cleanup messages.
Definition
False
Term
The /R switch of the CHKDSK utility locates bad sectors and recovers readable information.
Definition
True
Term
The /R switch of the CHKDSK utility uses more system resource to perform a scan as fast as possible.
Definition
False
Term
The /R switch of the CHKDSK utility displays the full path and name of every file on the disk.
Definition
False
Term
The /R switch of the CHKDSK utility fixes errors on the disk.
Definition
True
Term
For a newly added hard drive, the _____ command allows to configure the drive with a file system so that Windows can store information on the disk.
Definition
FORMAT
Term
Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) offers a set of tools and utilities to troubleshoot _____.
Definition
Windows startup issues
Term
The MS Windows command _____ launches a command-line partitioning utility.
Definition
DISKPART
Term
What is WinRE short for?
Definition
Windows Recovery Enironment
Term
The WinRE command-line commands _____ launches a tool for manual troubleshooting of problems related to master boot record (MBR), boot sector, and Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store.
Definition
BOOTREC.EXE
Term
The Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) in MS Windows provides technical information that might be of help for advanced users in solving the problem that caused the _____.
Definition
stop error
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