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Question 48: (QID=1973)
The speed of the CPU is measured in _________?

[1.] Hertz
2. Milliseconds
3. Seconds
4. MHz
Wrong!

Correct answer(s): 4
Explanation: The speed of the CPU is measured in Megahertz (MHz).
-----------------------=Snide remark: "One word: Ghz.";



Question 153: (QID=25504)  
The AMD Phenom X3 microprocessor is an example of:

1. Single core processor
2. Dual Core processor
3. Triple Core processor
[4.] Quad Core processor
Wrong!

Correct answer(s): 3
Explanation: AMD’s triple core processor integrates three computational cores on a single silicon
die. Technically, the triple core is a quad core with one core disabled.
-----------------------=Snide remark: " ..Fuck you. Technically.";


Question 154: (QID=36)
Your computer locks up while counting the RAM on boot-up. What is the most common cause of this?

[1.] Bad RAM
2. Processor needs to be replaced
3. Hard drive controller failure
4. Bad video adapter
5. None of the above
Wrong!

----------------------=Snide remark: "wtf? Seriously?";



Question 159: (QID=25509)
Which connectors are used with barcode scanners?

1. DVI-A
2. PS/2
[3.] Serial
[4]. USB
[5.] Mini-Din
Wrong!

Correct answer(s): 4 2

Explanation: Typically, bar code readers use a PS/2 or USB connector. You may also find barcode readers that operate wirelessly, using either 802.11g or Bluetooth.
--------------------=Snide remark : "3: http://tinyurl.com/6csz3v5,     2/5: ps/2 *IS* mini-din.";



Question 175: (QID=2021)
Which of the following PC devices typically have their own BIOS?

1. Video Cards
2. CD-ROMS
[3.] Floppy Drives
4. Sound Cards
Wrong!

Correct answer(s): 1
Explanation: Video cards have their own BIOS on board.

----------------------=Snide remark: "It's on the controller card. Or on the drive, in the case of commodores.";



Question 216: (QID=1998)
If you start your computer and don't hear any beeps, what does it mean?

1. Keyboard Error
2. Disconnected system speaker
3. RAM error
[4.] Successful POST
Wrong!

Correct answer(s): 2
Explanation: A disconnected system speaker will prevent you from hearing beeps at start-up.
----------------------="I haven't seen a modular speaker in years. And turn the beep off.";



Question 230: (QID=1972)
Which of the following are major CPU manufacturers?

[1.] Intel
[2.] Cyrix
3. Quantum
[4.] AMD
CorrectWrong!

Correct answer(s): 1 4

Explanation: Cyrix no longer exists and Quantum does not manufacture CPU's. They do, however, manufacture hard drives. AMD and Intel are the 2 major players in the CPU market.

----------------------="Get off my lawn.";