BMIS- Midterm Exam Review/ 98 Qs & Ans/ . Terms like:
Y our computer system loses power while you are working on a project for a very important client. When the computer restarts, you hear continuous beeps coming from your computer, and the monitor is showing no signal.
What do the beeps mea...
BMIS- Midterm Exam Review/ 98 Qs & Ans/
2024-2025.
Y our computer system loses power while you are working on a project for a very
important client. When the computer restarts, you hear continuous beeps coming
from your computer, and the monitor is showing no signal.
What do the beeps mean? - Answer: POST has failed, and you should research the
BIOS beep codes.
Sara works in the IT department for a large retail store. She has been testing a
theory about why an error message keeps popping up on a coworker's computer
when he tries to start Windows. She has hit a wall and doesn't know where to
look next. Sara feels very frustrated with the problem.
Page 1 of 23
,What should Sara do to help work out the solution? - Answer: Take a break and
come back later.
What type of processor memory is located on the processor chip (processor die)?
- Answer: Level 1 cache
During normal Windows operations, you receive a BSOD, and your computer shuts
down. You restart the computer and receive the error again. You go online to
check the error and see that it is an error related to reading data from virtual
memory.
What hardware might cause this BSOD error? - Answer: Hard drive
When advising a customer on the purchase of a new power supply, you should
explain that if the power supply runs at peak performance all the time, it will
overheat. Additionally, power supplies can lose some capacity over time.
Considering these conditions, you recommend that the customer purchase a
power supply with a power rating higher than what the system currently uses.
How much more wattage over peak do you recommend the customer purchase? -
Answer: 30% more
What Intel processor technology interconnects the processor, chipset, and
wireless network adapter as a unit, improving laptop performance? - Answer:
Centrino
Page 2 of 23
, Phil wants to add a new video card, and he is sure the power supply is sufficient to
run the new video card. But when he tries to locate the power connector for the
new video card, he does not find a 6-pin PCI-E power connector. He has several
extra cables for hard drive power cables from his power supply that he is not
using. - Answer: Use a SATA to 6 pin PCI-E adapter.
Which component may be considered a field replaceable unit or FRU? - Answer:
All of these
A user called to inform you that the laptop she purchased yesterday is
malfunctioning and will not connect to her wireless network. You personally
checked to verify that the wireless worked properly before the user left your
office. The user states she rebooted the computer several times but the problem
still persists.
Which of the following is the first step you should take to assist the user in
resolving this issue? - Answer: Have the user press the appropriate function key
combination to enable the wireless radio and then attempt to connect to the
wireless network.
After installing the processor and reassembling the computer, the system begins
the boot process and suddenly turns off before completing the boot. What should
you do? - Answer: Turn everything off, unplug the power cord, press the power
Page 3 of 23
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Pronurse1. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
