Computer Hardware – Section 2

46. When connecting two internal SCSI hard disks to a computer, where do you connect the second hard drive?

A. Any open SCSI port on the computer
B. A Serial port on the first host adapter
C. An open parallel port on the computer
D. An open SCSI port on the first hard drive
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: A. Any open SCSI port on the computer

47. When connecting a ribbon cable to a connector, how do you know which direction to plug it in?

A. The red line in the cable goes to the highest pin number
B. The colored line in the cable goes to pin #1
C. It does not matter
D. The blue or red line in the cable goes away from the power connector
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: B. The colored line in the cable goes to pin #1

48. What is the first step in diagnosing a completely dead computer at the client site that was working the day before.

A. Test the power supply
B. replace the CMOS battery
C. check the AC outlet
D. reseat the hard drive controller cable
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: C. check the AC outlet

49. What specification covers PC hard cards?

A. SCSI
B. ISA
C. PCMCIA
D. MFM
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: C. PCMCIA

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