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| What is the fastest method to create a bootable disk? |
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| Enter SYS A: with a previously formatted disk in drive A: |
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| What is the last in the boot sequence? |
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| The POST test is not ran any time you… |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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: |
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| 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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| DIP Switches can be set between? 3x: _____ or _______ |
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| 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 _________ |
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| 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 |
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| 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? |
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| 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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| DCE is Data Communication Equipment, which is a modem |
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| DTE is Data Terminal Equipment which is the computer |
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| When is a null modem cable used? |
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| 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? |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Thick coax, thin coax, or unshielded pair wire can be used for Ethernet |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| MSCDEX allosws DOS to access CD-ROM drives |
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| What port does Remote Desktop use? |
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| What is the key combo to resolve inverted display? |
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| On a 64-bit Vista sys, where are 32 bit apps installed? |
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| 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? |
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| IEEE 1394 controller can have 63 devices connected |
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| Intergrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), umbrella term for using phone system for internet |
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| Fiber Optical System for Internet |
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| Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, greater downstream than upstream |
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| 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? |
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| What interface can support MOST devices per port? |
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| Just upgraded Vista --> Win 7, where do you get best audio and video drivers? |
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| 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 ? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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. |
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| Disconnect external monitor. |
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| What kind of networking technology can be used to create a Personal Area Network? |
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| 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 |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| Power management will conserve resources and prolong equip. life. |
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| What kind of printer uses a fuser to print a document? |
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| Laser printers use fusers to print documents |
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| What port do impact printers use? |
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| Impact printers use LPT ports. |
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| Which of these should be checked prior to OS install; HDD, USB, RAM, HCL? |
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| 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? |
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| Impact printers are best for print on paper forms with carbon backing. |
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| What protocol uses port 443? |
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| What's the best type of printer for printing multi-part forms? |
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| Impact printers are best for printing multi-part forms |
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| What protocol uses port 143 by default? |
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| IMAP uses port 143 by default |
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| 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? |
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| The Recovery Console is booted from installation disc. |
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| How many bits are used to represent IPv6 addresses |
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| 128 bits are used to represent IPv6 addresses |
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| What type of cable rating is used for air handling spaces? |
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| Plenum is the cable rating used in air handling spaces |
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| How many types of RAID's are there? |
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| There are generally speaking, 7 types of RAID's |
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| What kind of RAID does only stripped volumes? |
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| RAID 0 uses only stripped volumes |
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| What type of connector types are usually used on LCD displays? |
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| 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: |
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| RS-232 is ________ connection that uses ________ |
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| 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? |
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| Dot Matrix printers are used for multi-layer carbonLESS paper. |
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| Give the command line for the Recovery Console's Install: |
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| What is the default port for TELNET? |
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| The default port for TELNET is 23 |
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| What is the most secure wireless technology? |
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| The most secure wireless tech is Wi-Fi Protected Access |
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| AMR Slot is usually used with what type of cards? |
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| AMR slots are usually used with modem cards |
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| A 400GB IDE HD w/ Molex Connector uses how many volts? |
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| 12 volts for HD on molex connector |
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| What is MAX partition size for FAT32 under WinXP? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| The machine needs to be upgraded to a Win & Home Premium Edition |
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| 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? |
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| 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 |
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| XGA is the best choice for a progr that needs min resolution of 1024 x 768. |
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| TCP is Transmission Control Protocol, an orderly way of communicating between 2 points, by using a standard handshake |
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| 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? |
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| FTP is File Transfer Protocol and it uses port 21 |
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| What is SSH and what port does it use? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| Right-click the Start Menu --> Properties --> Start Menu Tab |
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| What is the MAX ram for Win XP? |
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| 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? |
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| NetBEUI is what and does what? |
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