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1The two services that Windows must provide for an ExpressCard are
- ASocket
- BDaemon
- CHardware
- DCard
2The PCIe connectors on an ATX Version 2.2 power supply come in what two different configurations, depending on the version of PCI express involved?
- A10-Pin
- B8-Pin
- C6-Pin
- D4-Pin
3What are the two most common form factors used today for computer cases, power supplies, and motherboards?
- AATC
- BmATX
- CAT
- DATX
4What are two different ways by which a laptop could utilize the cellular network connection of a mobile device?
- AStore and Forward
- BTethering
- CHotspot
- DProxy
5What two different types of firmware may be used on motherboards?
- ACEFI
- BUEFI
- CBIOS
- DCMOS
6If the PC-Doctor software is installed on a computer's hard drive, what two different ways can the program be started?
- ALoad proper diagnostic CD
- BPress function key during startup sequence
- CCommand line utility
- Dstart menu shortcut
7Sometimes a board may have an extra PCIe power connector. This connector comes in what two different pin numbers?
- A8-Pin
- B4-Pin
- C8+1 Pin
- D6-Pin
8What are two resources that may be useful in disassembling a laptop computer?
- AService Manual
- BParts Brochure
- CUser Manual
- DDiagnostic software
9What two devices in a computer should be considered "black boxes", and should never be opened, due to risks involving charged capacitors?
- AMonitor
- BPower Supply
- CHard Drive
- DVideo Card
10What two laptop manufacturers provide their service manuals online free of charge?
- ADell
- BHP
- CSony
- DLenovo
11A Mini PCIe slot can have how many pins
- A52
- B53
- C54
- D55
12The Haswell and Broadwell chipsets work with what two different types of RAM?
- ADDR
- BDDR2
- CDDR3
- DDDR4
13What are the two different methods for partitioning hard drives?
- AGUID Partition Table (GPT)
- BMaster Boot Record (MBR)
- CStandard Partition Layout (SPL)
- DExtended Partitioning Scheme (EPS)
14What are two names for the database that holds digital signatures provided by OS manufacturers, such as Microsoft and Red Hat?
- AKey-enrollment Key
- BKey-exchange Key
- CKey-authority Key
- DKey-registration Key
15What two different passwords can be set to lock down a computer from unauthorized access?
- Asupervisor password
- Be-mail password
- Cscreen saver password
- Duser password
16Modern desktop motherboards and laptop motherboards all utilize what what two types of DRAM respectively?
- ASIMM
- BRIMM
- CSO-DIMM
- DDIMM
17What are the two different ways of measuring access timing for memory?
- ACAS Latency
- BNS Latency
- CRAS Latency
- DLSA Latency
18What are the two names used by Intel and AMD respectively that refer to the Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology?
- AeXecute Disable (XD)
- BEnhanced Virus Protection
- CXtreme Security (XS)
- DBitStopper
19What two different DIMM technologies below can be used in a quad channel configuration?
- ASDRAMII
- BDDR3
- CDDR4
- DSDRAM
20What two technologies below are hybrid processors that can handle 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems natively?
- AItanium
- BAMD64
- CEM64T
- DIA64
21How much data can an LTO Ultrium 5 tape hold, native and compressed?
- A1.5TB native
- B3.0TB native
- C1.5TB compressed
- D3.0TB compressed
22What two SD standards utilize the FAT file system?
- ASD
- BSDXC
- CSDHC
- DSDHE
23What two different file systems can be used on a Compact Disc (CD)?
- AUDF
- BUFS
- CCDFS
- DEXTFS
24What two optical disc drive standards allow for rewritable discs?
- ADVD-RAM
- BBD-RE
- CDVD-ROM
- DBD-ROM
25What two optical disc drive standards support writing discs with a total capacity of 8.5GB?
- ADVD-RAM
- BDVD+-R
- CDVD-R DL
- DDVD+R DL
26VGA mode includes what two resolutions for troubleshooting monitors?
- A1920 x 1080
- B800 x 600
- C640 x 480
- D1280 x 720
27What are the two common classes of LCD monitors?
- ATwisted Switching (TS)
- BTwisted Nematic (TN)
- COut-of-plane Focusing (OF)
- DIn-Plane Switching (IPS)
28What two colored RCA connectors in a component video cable are used for audio?
- ABlue
- BGreen
- CRed
- DWhite
29What two wireless technologies share the same radio frequency range?
- A802.11a
- B802.11b
- CBluetooth
- DNFC
30When using an HDMI to DVI adapter, what two DVI port types will the adapter work with?
- ADVI-D
- BDVI-I
- CDVI-V
- DDVI-A
31In Windows, what two terms describe the active partition on an MBR drive, and the location where the Windows operating system is stored, respectively?
- Aboot partition
- Bprimary partition
- Csystem partition
- Dlogical partition
32Text files that are called initialization files often utilize what two file name extensions?
- A.inf
- B.ini
- C.init
- D.start
33What are two methods that can be used to free up disk space on a hard drive?
- AUninstall software you no longer use
- BDelete the Windows\System directory
- CFormat the hard drive
- DUse drive compression
34What file systems supported by Windows can be used for volumes and drives that don't hold the Windows installation?
- AFAT64
- BFAT32
- CexFAT
- DNTFS
35What status indicators apply only to dynamic disks
- AActive
- BUnallocated
- CForeign drive
- DHealthy (At Risk)
36Unicast addresses include what types of addresses? (Choose all that apply)
- Aglobal address
- Banycast address
- Cmulticast address
- Dlink-local address
37What functions might be provided by a SOHO router besides the normal duty of routing packets between networks? (Choose all that apply)
- Adirectory server
- Bfirewall
- Cwireless access point
- DEmail server
38What two protocols are used for remote access to a server, using unencrypted and encrypted transmissions respectively?
- AAFP
- BTelnet
- CSSH
- DSNMP
39What two protocols are used to deliver mail messages?
- APOP3
- BSNMP
- CSMTP
- DIMAP4
40What two terms are used to describe the User Datagram Protocol (UDP)?
- Aconnectionless protocol
- Bconnection oriented protocol
- Cbest effort protocol
- Dreliable protocol
41In the T568B wiring scheme, what two color pairs are used for transmit and receive on a 100BaseT network?
- AWhite/orange, orange
- BWhite/green, green
- CWhite/brown, brown
- DWhite/blue, blue
42What two commands are used to display TCP/IP configuration on Windows and Unix / Linux / Mac OS X operating systems, respectively?
- Anet show
- Bifconfig
- Cipconfig
- Dshow ip stat
43What two different types of coaxial cable have been used for cable TV?
- ARJ45
- BRG59
- CRGPVC
- DRG6
44What two standards have been established for wiring twisted-pair cabling and RJ-45 connectors?
- AT568A
- BT568B
- CT563A
- DT563B
45What two terms describe the type of network cable that is used for connecting a computer to a switch or another network device?
- Astraight through cable
- Bpower over Ethernet cable
- Cpatch cable
- Dcrossover cable
46In order to ensure that a Mac has no startup items, what two directories should you check for items?
- A/Library/StartupItems
- B/System/Library/StartupItems
- C/User/Library/StartupItems
- D/System/User/StartupItems
47Linux utilizes what two different wildcard characters at the command line?
- A*
- B?
- C&
- D@
48What are some of the ways you can use BitLocker Encryption?
- Acomputer authentication using TPM
- Buser authentication using a certificate
- Cuser authentication using a USB flash drive
- Dcomputer and user authentication
49What are two examples of HTPC software?
- ARoku
- BChromecast
- CPlex
- DKodi
50What are valid recommendations for for a high-end audio/video editing workstation?
- AInstall a CD drive
- BInstall a sound card
- CInstall a motherboard capable of using memory running at 1600 MHz or better
- DInstall at least 4 GB RAM
51What inputs would be considered to be part of a biometric device?
- AVocal
- BFingerprint
- CRetina
- DAnal Probe
52What is a typical use of a Type 2 hypervisor?
- Aas honeypots to lure hackers
- Bby developers to test applications
- Cto play video games
- Dto write applications
53What methods exist to lock down a workstation running Windows, such as when stepping away from the screen?
- Apress Ctrl+End and click Logon Screen
- Bpress Windows key + L
- Cpress Ctrl+Alt+Delete and click Lock this Computer
- DPress F1 and click Sleep
54What products are considered to be set-top boxes?
- AChromecast
- BAmazon Fire TV
- CRoku
- DComcast
55What software program is an example of password management software
- AKeePass
- BLastPass
- CDashlane
- DPassLock
56What terms are used to describe a machine that does not have an operating system and merely provides an interface between the user and the server?
- Aultra-thin client
- Bzero client
- Cdumb terminal
- Dsmart terminal
57What two commands are used to change the permissions and ownership of a file or directory in Linux?
- Achown
- Bchmod
- Ccp
- Dcat
58What two types of thermal printer exist?
- Aimpact thermal printer
- Bdirect thermal printer
- Cthermal laser printer
- Dthermal transfer printer
59What wireless methods exist for connecting to a printer?
- AZigBee
- BBluetooth
- CWi-Fi ad-hoc mode
- DWi-Fi infrastructure mode
60When creating a strong password, what are some valid criteria the password should meet?
- AThe password should be at least eight characters long
- BYou should not use adjacent keys on the keyboard, such as asdf
- CYou should combine uppercase and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols
- DYou can use words from a foreign language to make the password more secure
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- Quiz on Hardware Final, created by Ummm No on 26/04/2017.
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