Additional A+ exam questions

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What should you use to remove thermal compound from the heatsink and processor when replacing the heatsink?

A: Water

B: A soft cloth

C: Mild detergent

D: Isopropyl alcohol

E: Window cleaner

Correct Answer: D

With a wait state of zero, what statement is true?

A: The processor is faster than the memory

B: The memory is faster than the processor

C: The processor is slower than the memory

D: The processor runs at the same speed as the memory

Correct Answer: D

What is the first thing POST does, if Shadow Memory is enabled in the BIOS?

A: Checks for memory continuity

B: Checks for processor

C: Checks for hardware

D: Copies BIOS code to RAM

E: Checks for BIOS itself

Correct Answer: D

Modern BIOS's are normally stored in...?

A: ROM

B: EEPROM

C: Flash

D: RAM

Correct Answer: B

Most BIOS chips are now EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) so they can be updated using flash software.

What are the special types of interfaces that connect audio and modems?

A: PCI

B: ISA

C: CNR

D: AMR

Correct Answer: D

What does the backside bus connect?

A: Memory to CPU

B: CPU to level 2 cache

C: Northbridge to Southbridge

D: Southbridge to PCI

Correct Answer: B