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01/19/2012

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What is the fastest method to create a bootable disk?
Definition
Enter SYS A: with a previously formatted disk in drive A:
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What is the last in the boot sequence?
Definition
COMMAND.COM is loaded
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The POST test is not ran any time you…
Definition
The POST test is not ran when you press CTRL-ALT-DEL
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What does commands are never found in AUTOEXEC.BAT
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Shell commands are never found in the AUTOEXEC.BAT
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Pressing the F5 key, when "Starting MS-DOS"
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Pressing the F5 key during "Starting MS-DOS" will skip CONFIG.SYS & AUTOEXEC.BAT
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What functions are peformed by AUTOEXEC.BAT?
Definition
AUTOEXEC.BAT defines the path used by DOS to find executable files
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Where would you find the following command? LASTDRIVE=E
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LASTDRIVE = E, would appear as the last line in the CONFIG.SYS
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When you use the "del" command, how does the computer know how to execute it?
Definition
The computer uses the copy of COMMAND.COM loaded in RAM
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What is "pif" and what does it do?
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A pif is a Program Information File, tells Windows info needed to run a DOS program.
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Which Windows component will allow you to modify the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, as well as other Windows files?
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Sysedit will allow you to edit AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS
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Configuration info, i.e. loading a device driver or a sys. Setting is found where?
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Config.sys is where info such as loading a device driver is located
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What DOS commands are located only in the CONFIG.SYS file?
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The SYS Dos commands are located in the CONFIG.SYS file
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Of the following, which describes a "cold boot?"
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Pressing the reset switch, is considered a cold boot
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What is the purpose of the HIMEM.SYS?
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HIMEM.SYS allows DOS to use the extended memory in your computer
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Which file is ran automatically if it is available?
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CONFIG.sys is run automatically if it is available
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An example of a TSR is:
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An example of a TSR is a memory resident utility
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During the Power-On Self Test, the computer first tests the:
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The ROM is the 1st test of the POST
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Device driver HIMEM.SYS is:
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Device driver HIMEM.SYS is an extended memory manager
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Which of the following commands will compress the files on a hard drive?
Definition
Double Space /CREATE will compress the files on a hard drive
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Unlinked cluster chains can be found and corrected by the?
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CHKDSK will find and correct unlinked cluster chains
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The ATTRIB +H command can be used to?
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The ATTIRB +H command will make a file hidden, thus it won't show in some directory listings
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The purpose of MEMMAKER is?
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The purpose of MEMMAKER is to maximize the amount of free conventional memory
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What command will compress drive 'D' so that the compressed part is 'D' and the uncompressed part is 'E'
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DBLSPACE /COMPRESS D: /NEWDRIVE=E: /RESERVE=3
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As an absolute minimum, an emergency boot disk should contain?
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An emergency boot disk should contain I/O.SYS, MSDOS.SYS, and COMMAND.COM
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Which of the following could be used to find and repair lost clusters in DoubleSpaced volumes?
Definition
SCANDISK can be used to find and repair lost sectors in DoubleSpaced Volumes
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In DOS 6.x, how do you make the CONFIG.SYS file interactive?
Definition
Press F8 at the beginning of the boot process to make CONFIG.SYS interactive
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The command: DBLSPACE /COMPRESS D: /NEWDRIVE=E: /RESERVE=3 will not:
Definition
The command: DBLSPACE /COMPRESS D: /NEWDRIVE=E: /RESERVE=3 will not compress the host drive
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Which of the following switches can be used with CHKDSK?
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F & V are two switches that can be used in CHKDSK
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What type of port is a female DB25?
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DB25 is parallel
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What is a male DB9?
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DB9 is serial
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DIP Switches can be set between? 3x: _____ or _______
Definition
DIP switches can be set to: OPEN or CLOSED, ON or OFF, 1 or 0
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DIP Switches can NEVER be set between ________ or _________
Definition
DIP switches can NOT be set to A or B
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Which of the following can cause conflicts with a new card? ROM addresses, DMA Channels, I/O Channel, IRQ Levels
Definition
A conflict can be caused by ROM Adresses, DMA Channels, I/O Channels, and IRQ
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Total length of SCSI cable should not exceed?
Definition
SCSI cables cannot be longer than 18 feet.
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List 4 communication parametes for a modem setup:
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Parity, Speed, Number of Stop Bits, Number of data bits
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What is not a parameter of modem setups?
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Number of start bits is not a parameter of modem setups
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What is a DCE device?
Definition
DCE is Data Communication Equipment, which is a modem
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What is a DTE device?
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DTE is Data Terminal Equipment which is the computer
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When is a null modem cable used?
Definition
A null modem cable is used to exchange data between two DTE's
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You find a BNC, "Push and Turn" connector, what is it for?
Definition
It's very old-school, but push-n-turn BNC's were once used for LAN CONNECTIONS.
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What is the best type of cable for high speed, long distance
Definition
Nothing beats Fiber optic cable for high-speed, long distance
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Which of the following wires can be used for Ethernet? Thick coax, thin coax, unshielded twisted pair
Definition
Thick coax, thin coax, or unshielded pair wire can be used for Ethernet
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What does 10BaseT mean?
Definition
10 Mbps, baseband transmission, twisted pair wire
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What is the small plastic connector called that is on the end of an unshielded twisted pair wire?
Definition
RJ-45 is the plastic connector for unshielded twisted pair wire
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In a 486DX computer with extended memory, which of the following would you expect to find in the CONFIG.SYS file?
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DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS DOS=HIGH,UMB
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What is the common ID number assigned to the host SCSI adapter in a PC?
Definition
Host SCSI adapters are commonly assigned the number 7.
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Which of the following commands allows DOS access to CD-ROM drives?
Definition
MSCDEX allosws DOS to access CD-ROM drives
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What port does Remote Desktop use?
Definition
Remote Desktop uses 3389
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What is the key combo to resolve inverted display?
Definition
CTRL + ATL + DOWN ARROW
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On a 64-bit Vista sys, where are 32 bit apps installed?
Definition
32 bit apps are installed to C:\Program Files (x86), for Windows Vista
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What is the Max number of devices for a IEEE 1394 controller?
Definition
IEEE 1394 controller can have 63 devices connected
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What is IDSL?
Definition
Intergrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), umbrella term for using phone system for internet
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What is FIOS?
Definition
Fiber Optical System for Internet
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What is ADSL?
Definition
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, greater downstream than upstream
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What is SDSL?
Definition
Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line, offers symmetric upstream and downstream
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MS Word won't launch, but worked fine yesterday. What do you use to fix it?
Definition
System restore
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What interface can support MOST devices per port?
Definition
USB 1.1
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Just upgraded Vista --> Win 7, where do you get best audio and video drivers?
Definition
Best place for audio and video drivers is the Windows Hardware Compatibility List
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A power supply with single plug and socket is ?
Definition
ATX is a power supply with a single plug and socket
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Euro desktop now being used in USA, but doesn't work?
Definition
The power supply needs to be set to 110V, because it is currently at 220
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WOL is what? AND allows you to do what?
Definition
WOL is wake-on-LAN and it allows a network packet to wake a computer
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What helps prevent confidential info from going public?
Definition
Classification helps keeps private stuff from going public.
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Laser printer w/ "tray 2 paper jam", but there's no paper in tray 2. What do you do?
Definition
Check the tray 2 paper sensors for blockage and run the printer Self Test.
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Laptop w/ external USB HD and external monitor , will POST, but will NOT boot.
Definition
Disconnect external monitor.
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What kind of networking technology can be used to create a Personal Area Network?
Definition
Bluetooth is used to create a Personal Area Network (PAN).
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Give 2 ways to install manufacturer's image onto a notebook:
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Use a Recovery CD or Use the System Restore Utiliity
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Give the 5 steps, in order, to install extra Hard Drive Controller
Definition
Apply Sys Updates, Update BIOS, Install Card, Install Driver, Upgrade Firmware
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What device is used to move frames between source and destination, based on MAC address?
Definition
Switches are used to move frames between source and destination, based on MAC addresses
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What is a good way to conserver resources and prolong equip. life?
Definition
Power management will conserve resources and prolong equip. life.
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What kind of printer uses a fuser to print a document?
Definition
Laser printers use fusers to print documents
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What port do impact printers use?
Definition
Impact printers use LPT ports.
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Which of these should be checked prior to OS install; HDD, USB, RAM, HCL?
Definition
Check the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) prior to OS install.
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What's the best type of printer for printing carbon forms w/ carbon backing?
Definition
Impact printers are best for print on paper forms with carbon backing.
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What protocol uses port 443?
Definition
HTTPS uses port 443
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What's the best type of printer for printing multi-part forms?
Definition
Impact printers are best for printing multi-part forms
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What protocol uses port 143 by default?
Definition
IMAP uses port 143 by default
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What is IMAP?
Definition
IMAP is Internet Message Access Protocol
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The Win XP Install Disc is in the CD Drive, How do you get to the Recovery Console?
Definition
The Recovery Console is booted from installation disc.
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How many bits are used to represent IPv6 addresses
Definition
128 bits are used to represent IPv6 addresses
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What type of cable rating is used for air handling spaces?
Definition
Plenum is the cable rating used in air handling spaces
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How many types of RAID's are there?
Definition
There are generally speaking, 7 types of RAID's
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What kind of RAID does only stripped volumes?
Definition
RAID 0 uses only stripped volumes
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What type of connector types are usually used on LCD displays?
Definition
LCD displays typically use VGA and DVI
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Give an Example of a valid IPv4 address for assignment to a network host:
Definition
172.20.255.254
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RS-232 is ________ connection that uses ________
Definition
RS-232 is serial connection that uses DB-9
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What type of printer is used for multi-layer carbonLESS copy paper?
Definition
Dot Matrix printers are used for multi-layer carbonLESS paper.
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Give the command line for the Recovery Console's Install:
Definition
D:\i386\winnt32 /cmdcons
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What is the default port for TELNET?
Definition
The default port for TELNET is 23
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What is the most secure wireless technology?
Definition
The most secure wireless tech is Wi-Fi Protected Access
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AMR Slot is usually used with what type of cards?
Definition
AMR slots are usually used with modem cards
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A 400GB IDE HD w/ Molex Connector uses how many volts?
Definition
12 volts for HD on molex connector
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What is MAX partition size for FAT32 under WinXP?
Definition
32GB is the max size for a FAT32 disk under WinXP
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What keyboard key is used to change laptop hardware settings?
Definition
The CTRL key is used to laptop hardware settings.
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User wants to play movies thru Media Center program on a Windows 7 Home Basic machine. What needs to be ddone?
Definition
The machine needs to be upgraded to a Win & Home Premium Edition
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What is RIS?
Definition
RIS is Remote Installation Service, bascially installing OS or prog's from non-local source
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What is the most important piece of info needed for a client to connect to a specific wifi?
Definition
The channel # is the most important piece of info
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What is the best resolution setting for an app that needs min resolution of 1024 x 768? Choice are: SVGA, PAL, VGA, XGA
Definition
XGA is the best choice for a progr that needs min resolution of 1024 x 768.
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What is TCP?
Definition
TCP is Transmission Control Protocol, an orderly way of communicating between 2 points, by using a standard handshake
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What is UDP?
Definition
UDP is User Datagram Protocol, a non-ordered, lightweight protocol that is good for VoIP.
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What is FTP and what port does it use?
Definition
FTP is File Transfer Protocol and it uses port 21
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What is SSH and what port does it use?
Definition
SSH is Secure Shell, a network protocol for a secure (usually tunneled) communication between 2 points over an unsecured network. It uses port 22
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What is SMTP and what port does it use?
Definition
SMTP is Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, it is used for outgoing mail. SMTP uses port 25.
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What is TFTP and what port does it use?
Definition
TFTP is Trivial File Transfer Protocol, a very simple protocol that lacks security and is not used that much. TFTP uses port 69.
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What is 1394b and what is its transfer rate cap?
Definition
1394b is an updated version of Firewire with Transfer Rates upto 800Mbps
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In Win Vista, how do you change start menu to resemble Win Xp Start Menu?
Definition
Right-click the Start Menu --> Properties --> Start Menu Tab
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What is the MAX ram for Win XP?
Definition
Win XP supports upto 4GB of RAM
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A tech is upgrading a desktop with the largest storage medium available, which is what?
Definition
Magnetic Storage Device
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NetBEUI is what and does what?
Definition
NetBEUI is NetBIOS and
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