What is this information called?
What information is contained on the first sector of a hard drive and contains a table of primary partitions, disk signature information, and directions for starting the operating system?
CompTIA A+ Pop Quizzes
Why can’t my computer see my new memory modules?
You’ve recently upgraded the memory in your computer from 1 GB to 2 GB by removing two 512 MB memory modules and replacing them with two 1 GB memory modules. However, when you boot the computer it beeps and no error messages are shown on the screen. Which one of these would not be a troubleshooting option for this kind of issue?
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What is a multi-core CPU?
You’re looking to purchase a new computer, and you notice that many models include a “dual-core” CPU. What is a significant feature of a dual-core CPU?
Which expansion bus type is this?
Which video-based expansion bus was initially released by Intel in 1997 and has evolved into newer specifications that can support rates of up to 2 gigabytes per second? This expansion bus format isn’t included on new motherboards today, but the bus type is still supported on new video adapters available from a few manufacturers.
What’s the best way to clean motherboard components?
Which of these options should not be used to clean a motherboard?
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What is the professional thing to do?
A client stops by your office with a broken laptop, and he’s clearly upset over the problems that he’s having. The volume of his voice is becoming increasingly loud, his hands are in constant motion, and he’s speaking very quickly. What would be a good next step?
How can you jump-start a printer queue?
You’ve sent three word processing documents to a network printer, but instead of printing they’re all sitting in a queue on your Windows XP system. Other people are able to print successfully to the printer. Which of these options might help “jump-start” your printer queue?
What is IEEE 1394?
You have purchased a new computer that includes a port marked “IEEE 1394.” What is a more common name for this port?
How can you manage boot devices?
You want to use a new boot CD-ROM to run some diagnostics on a computer, but the system is configured to boot from the hard drive instead of the CD-ROM drive. What will allow you to manage the order of the boot drives?