pc maintenance

1. With a USB keyboard, you’ll be able to enter commands as soon as
A. the power switch is turned to ON.
B. the Windows OS loads the USB driver.
C. the Windows logo screen displays on the monitor.
D. a single beep tone is heard.
2. The best place to store a heavy object such as a display monitor is on
A. a shelf about six inches above the floor.
B. a shelf about five feet above the floor.
C. a shelf about waist height.
D. the floor.
3. You turn on your PC and it begins to power up but fails to reach the point where your operating system
screen is displayed. Which of the following tools might help you to troubleshoot the problem?
A. Multimeter
B. Diagnostic software
C. RS-232 minitester
D. POST diagnostic card
4. Complete this sentence with the most accurate statement:
“Magnetized tools in PC repair
A. help keep your toolbox organized.”
B. facilitate the process of starting screws and fasteners.”
C. make it easier to retrieve small parts that fall into the body of the computer.”
D. should never be used.”
5. You can reboot a PC from a floppy disk drive using
A. a virtual RAM drive.
B. a specially formatted Windows Start Up diskette.
C. any hard shell diskette with a sliding cover.
D. a blank IBM high density diskette.
6. To make a warranty claim on a defective PC, which of the following pieces of information is not
required?
A. Model
B. Original invoice
C. Sales person’s ID number
D. Serial number
7. You’ve just completed setting up your system and turned the power on. As the system begins to boot
up, it suddenly stops and displays a message indicating that it can’t detect a component. What should you
do next?
A. Check that all cables between the system unit and components are securely attached.
B. Call an electrician.
C. Look inside the system unit for loose or broken wires.
D. Ship the system back to the manufacturer with a written description of the problem.
8. Which of the following PCs should you use to practice making repairs?
A. A Pentium 233 with Windows XP installed
B. A Pentium III in good condition with Windows 98 installed
C. Your own personal PC
D. A 486 in good condition with Windows 9.x installed
9. Which of the following tools has three wire claws that can be extended to pick up and hold parts?
A. Parts retriever
B. Hemostatic forceps
C. Long-nosed pliers
D. Ratchet driver
10. What type of computer retailer can usually offer lower prices because they don’t have the overhead of
storefronts and warehouses?
A. Electronics stores
B. Computer superstores
C. Mail-order vendors
D. Computer dealers
11. What component in the PC poses the greatest danger to you from electrical shock?
A. Hard drive
B. Power supply
C. System board
D. Peripheral device port connector
12. What multifunctional item should be in every PC repair tool kit?
A. Circuit boards
B. Rear vent
C. Floppy drive
D. Paper clip
13. Control and security of PCs, parts, and components in your work area is best achieved by
A. maintaining a complete and accurate log.
B. good physical organization.
C. keeping PCs and components in separate areas.
D. engraving all items with your social security number.
14. An antistatic wrist strap is
A. worn on the dominant hand.
B. essential in protecting you from electrical shock.
C. needed only when working on monitors.
D. used to prevent damage to sensitive electrical components.
15. If an error message is displayed on your monitor during operation of your PC, what should you do first
in an attempt to resolve the problem?
A. Check the manufacturer’s Web site.
B. Check your system documentation.
C. Seek professional assistance.
D. Try changing system settings you think may be related to the problem.
16. Two PC repair technicians are discussing tools. Technician A says that it’s best to buy multiple sets of
less expensive tools in case you lose them. Technician B says that a common slotted screwdriver should be
used for a Phillips-head screw if a Phillips-head screwdriver isn’t available. Which of the following
statements is correct?
A. Neither
B. Only Technician A
C. Both
D. Only Technician B
17. Which of the following is not a cause of a start-up or boot failure on your PC?
A. Monitor resolution set improperly
B. Loose cable
C. Power supply failure
D. Missing or damaged initialization files
18. New Technology File System or NTFS is the
A. method used by DOS to store basic file commands.
B. replacement to the Original Technology File System or OTFS.
C. Windows standard for desktop file and folder arrangements.
D. file system that the Windows NT operating system uses for storing and retrieving files on a hard disk.
End of exam
19. What is the minimum amount of RAM needed to run Windows XP?
A. 1.5 gigabytes
B. 64 megabytes
C. 46 K
D. 32 K
20. Currently, the preferred method for addressing a defective part is to
A. replace the part with a new part.
B. degauss all ports.
C. troubleshoot to motherboard level.
D. send the part to the manufacturer for advanced diagnostics.