One of your users would like to have their email application launch automatically when they start their computer. What can you do in Windows XP to ensure the application will begin as soon as the computer starts?
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Your computer’s hard drive used to access files relatively quickly, but now you notice that it’s slowing down a bit when loading or saving large files. What utility could you use to help make your hard drive more efficient?
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After completing a normal memory upgrade, you power up the computer and receive an error message on the screen complaining that a boot device isn’t available. The hard drive was working correctly prior to the upgrade. What’s the most likely reason for the error?
External flash memory has become a popular way to move large files between devices. What is the most common interface used to connect external flash memory devices?
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How many SATA hard drives or devices can connect to a single SATA interface on a motherboard?
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Personal computer motherboards can support many different kinds of hard drives. What kind of hard drive interface does this picture show?
The master boot record (MBR) is an important part of the computer’s boot process. What is one of the items contained in the MBR?
A Basic Input Output System (BIOS) can provide a number of personal computer enhancements. Which of these would NOT be an advantage of installing an updated BIOS version?
When a computer starts, it loads startup firmware from a component on the motherboard. What is the name of this component?
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The workplace can be a dangerous place! Fortunately, there are things we can do to help keep things safe. Which of these things is NOT part of a hazard prevention program?
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