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You are in the process of configuring a new computer. The motherboard has four memory slots and
supports dual channel memory. You install two memory modules. When you boot the computer, the
BIOS recognizes both modules, but the memory is not configured to run in dual channel mode. What
should you do? - Correct Answer: Move the modules to the correct motherboard slots.
An internal laptop keyboard is generally connected to the laptop's system using a: - Correct Answer:
Ribbon cable
Which of the following best describes how a switch functions? - Correct Answer: It connects multiple
cable segments (or devices), and forwards frames to the appropriate segment.
The chain of custody is used for what purposes? - Correct Answer: Retaining evidence integrity by
identifying people coming into contact with evidence
You are installing networking cable in the air space between the ceiling and the roof of a building. Which
type of cabling should you use? - Correct Answer: Plenum
Which type of printer has the poorest print quality because the image is created using fairly large dots? -
Correct Answer: Dot matrix
Which of the following features is supplied by WPA2 on a wireless network? - Correct Answer:
Encryption
,Which of the following is an important aspect of evidence gathering? - Correct Answer: Backing up all
log files and audit trails
You recently installed a small office home office wireless router.To avoid security holes and bugs, what
should you do to the router? - Correct Answer: Update the firmware
Which of the following terms refers to increasing the clock speed of a component in an effort to increase
performance? - Correct Answer: Overclocking
Which mechanisms could you use to resolve a hostname into its associated IP address? (select two) -
Correct Answer: hosts file and DNS
You have a CD-RW drive that advertises speeds of 32x/12x/48x. What is the read speed of the drive? -
Correct Answer: 48x
You have been told to replace the hard drive on a laptop computer that has a drive bay accessible from
the outside of the computer. Which of the following should you do after powering down the system?
(Select two) - Correct Answer: Remove the battery and Unplug the AC power
Which type of interface is typically used for internal wireless networking cards in laptops? - Correct
Answer: Mini-PCI
Which kind of connector do you use to connect a modem to a standard telephone line? - Correct
Answer: RJ-11
Which of the following is an advantage of connecting a printer to a network? - Correct Answer: Multiple
users can print to the same printer.
You're troubleshooting an older laser printer that is creating 'accordion jams' where the paper is
crumpled as it exits the printer moving into the output tray. What can you do to fix this problem? -
Correct Answer: Install a maintenance kit.
,Which of the following situations is most likely to require a system BIOS upgrade? - Correct Answer: You
are upgrading a processor.
When do you need to upgrade the system BIOS? - Correct Answer: Whenever a BIOS update provides
functionality not currently supported that is required by the operating system or hardware.
What is the maximum data transfer speed for USB 3.0 devices - Correct Answer: 5 Gbps
Which of the following are features of Basic Rate ISDN (BRI) (Select Three) - Correct Answer: Dial-up
connection; one control channel; two data channels.
A dot matrix printer is printing faintly after replacing the print head. What should you do? - Correct
Answer: Check the gap between the printer head and the paper
What protocol is used to send email messages from a mail client to a mail server? - Correct Answer:
SMTP
You want to use your windows workstation to browse the web sites on the Internet. You use a
broadband DSL connection to access the Internet. Which network protocol must be installed on your
workstation to do this? - Correct Answer: IP
You are purchasing a PC system that will be used as a file and print server in a small business. Which
hardware selection criteria would be most important for this system? (select two) - Correct Answer:
RAID 1+0 array; 64 bit multi-core processor
You've just purchased an external SCSI hard drive for your desktop workstation. What should you do
before you connect it to the system? - Correct Answer: Set the drive's SCSI ID
You have an AMD processor and an Intel processor, both of which have the same speed rating and both
of which use the same front-side bus rate. Which of the following statements is true about the relative
performance of both processors? - Correct Answer: Performance will depend on other factors such as
cache and other features
, During the POST, you receive a message stating: Keyboard not present. Press F1 to continue. What are
the most likely causes of this error message? (select two) - Correct Answer: A poor keyboard connection;
A stuck key on the keyboard
You have just replaced the motherboard in your computer. Now your computer will not start. You press
the power button on the system case, but nothing happens; there are no sounds or lights. What should
you do? - Correct Answer: Connect the power button to the motherboard
The integrated mouse, the small monitor, and the compact nature of the keyboard are impeding your
work when you use a notebook, but you still need a system that is portable if necessary. What is your
best option? - Correct Answer: Buy a docking station for your notebook
You recently upgraded a clident's older workstations from Windows XP to Windows 7. The client has
called to complain that the interface is very slow. For example, after clicking on the Start button, the
Start Menu appears on the screen. How can you fix this problem without upgrading the hardware itself?
- Correct Answer: Set the visual effects for best performance
Which of the following use Centronics-type connectors? - Correct Answer: Parallel
Which of the following is a characteristic of a multi-processor system? - Correct Answer: Multiple
processor sockets on the motherboard
Which expansion bus is best for high-speed, high-resolution, three-dimensional graphics? - Correct
Answer: PCIe
Which of the following expansion buses is most commonly used for devices such as sound cards,
modems, and network cards? - Correct Answer: PCI
You have just signed up for a broadband home Internet service that uses coaxial cable. Which connector
type will you most likely use? - Correct Answer: F-type
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of SSDs over HDDs? - Correct Answer: Inexpensive
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