A+ Core (Hardware): Practice Test

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You replace a customer's HDD with a Single Ended SCSI system using approximately eight meters of cables in the SCSI system. After this installation the peripherals have stopped functioning. What do you suspect?
Single Ended SCSI systems don't work if the total cable length exceeds 6 meters - Explanation The most probable reasons is that the total cable length is eight meters, which exceeds the allowed length. Single-ended SCSI systems have a cable distance limitation of 6m.
A 1xx POST error code indicates a problem with the:
System Board Explanation The code beginning with 1XX relates to the system board.
User Maria calls you to complain that her system is totally dead today. It was working fine when she left the last evening. Which of the following must you check first?
Check the AC outlet Explanation The ideal way to troubleshoot this issue is to begin troubleshooting from the AC power outlet and progress towards the computer's inlet for AC power. Also check the intermediate connectivity, which is the power cord.
Your client's computer refuses to connect to the network. You observe the NIC light is not ON and then use a different cable. What should you do next
Attempt to log in to the server after again observing the NIC light status Explanation After changing the patch cable, the light status of you NIC should have changed. You must also log in to server to ensure logical connectivity along with the physical connectivity
Sally is having a problem with the network. She cannot log on from her computer although the computer is fine. You log on from her workstation using her username and password. Everything works fine. What is most likely the problem?
She is entering the username or password incorrectly. Explanation Since you have established that everything is working fine when you logged in, it is obvious that Sally was using the wrong login credentials.
You have just configured two new SCSI drives on a system board meant for ATA drives. The drives being recognized after boot up are ATA drives. What is the problem?
The BIOS is not configured to boot from the SCSI drives. Explanation The BIOS is not configured to boot from the SCSI drives. Enter the BIOS and set the SCSI device to be the boot device.
You have just purchased a computer running Win 2000 with the following configuration. Every time the system is powered ON it keeps rebooting automatically. What could the problem be? ATX Main board Two Pentium 4 - 1 GHz, 200W Power Supply
PSU Explanation The mentioned hardware configuration will definitely require an power supply with better output than 200 watts.
Your HDD does not respond upon powering ON your computer. What is the most likely problem?:
Loose Molex connector Explanation Loose Molex connector. Either the D-shaped power connector is loosely connected or not connected at all
A 3xx POST error code indicates a problem with:
Keyboard Explanation An error code beginning with 3xx relates to keyboard issues.
You boot your PC and don't hear the usual single beep. What should you check first?
Speaker Explanation It could be that your system is completely dead, but the question statement does not state any other serious hardware problem that is detaining the boot process. Hence, we assume it is a speaker problem.
Silicon lubricant is used with which of the following?
Rollers in Printer Explanation Silicon lubricant is used on printer rollers when they begin to squeak.
A 4xx, 5xx, or 24xx POST error code indicates a problem with:
Video Adapter Explanation Video Adapter is the correct answer
When using a common pencil eraser, you should be careful to rub __________ the outer-edge of the board or connector to prevent damage to the contacts.
Toward Explanation If you use the emery cloth or rubber eraser to clean your contacts, always rub toward the outer edge of the board or connector to prevent damage to the contacts.
Your server room has become warm all of a sudden. Which of the following must you check?
Air conditioning Explanation The only reason for the server room to be warm is that the Air conditioning would have stopped. This can be a serious problem as the server configuration machines do require AC to function without any interruption.
A POST error code of 6xx indicates a problem with the:
Floppy Drive Explanation Floppy drive issues during a boot up are highlighted with error codes 6xx (beginning with 6).