How do you troubleshoot a Windows STOP error?
Your computer has recently been randomly suffering from the dreaded “blue screen of death” Windows STOP error page. What should you do to troubleshoot the problem?
CompTIA A+ Pop Quizzes
How can you replace a system file if the OS won’t boot?
A customer has accidentally deleted some operating system files from the root of his hard drive, and he’s brought the system to you. The system shows this message when booting: “NTLDR is Missing.” What’s the best way to investigate the extent of the damage?
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Which file system is this?
Which Windows file system provides capabilities such as quotas, file compression, encryption, and large file support?
How can you verify hardware compatibility with Windows XP?
Your organization would like to purchase a high-end document printer to use with Windows XP. Because of the costs involved, you need to be certain that the printer is compatible with Windows XP Professional. What’s the best way to confirm that the printer is compatible with Windows XP?
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Which file in the Windows boot process identifies hardware?
During the Windows startup process, which file is responsible for identifying the hardware inside of the computer?
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Which Windows OS feature provides file management?
The Windows operating system includes many utilities for management of the operating system. Which feature provides a graphical file management interface for moving, copying, and deleting files and directories?
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Which battery type has a limited life?
We rely on our laptops to provide us with mobile computing power, but there are operational differences between some of the most common battery technologies. Which battery type begins to degrade when they’re charged, making the charge capacity decrease as the battery is used, charged, and reused?
Which expansion bus types are usually seen on laptops?
The size limitations of laptops require that they have specialized expansion options that can extend the capabilities of the computer. Which one of these expansion bus types aren’t usually associated with laptop or portable computers?
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How does Windows XP access imaging devices?
With the introduction of Windows XP, a new method was created for the operating system to communicate to scanners, digital cameras, and other image-based devices. What common method does Windows use to communicate and control these devices?
What printer interface should you use?
Your office has a printer that is located on a table across the room. Because there are no computers near the printer, you’ve decided to use a wireless interface to connect the printer to the local network. Which wireless connectivity would be the most appropriate?