Computer Hardware – Section 6

11. In ROM BIOS, the acronym BIOS stands for:

A. Basic Intuitive Output Set
B. Basic Input Organizational System
C. Basic Input Output System
D. Basic Industry Operating System
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: C. Basic Input Output System
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12. What command is used to hand up a MODEM when using the “AT Answer Command set”?

A. ATZ
B. ATD
C. ATR
D. ATH
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: D. ATH
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13. Why does a successfully mapped network drive disappear every time you boot the computer?

A. The computer you are connected to has moved
B. You didn’t click reconnect on log on
C. The map statement is not in the autoexec.bat file
D. The last drive was not set correctly
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: C. The map statement is not in the autoexec.bat file
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14. Which hardware component controls serial port communications?

A. ROM BIOS
B. CPU
C. DMA823
D. UART 16550
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: D. UART 16550
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15. A Type 1 PCMCIA card is:

A. The same physical size as other PCMCIA cards but configured differently
B. The thinnest PCMCIA card, measuring 3.5mm in thickness
C. The thickest PCMCIA card, measuring 10.5mm in thickness
D. An old standard that is not compatible with the newest laptops
E. None of the above

Correct Answer: B. The thinnest PCMCIA card, measuring 3.5mm in thickness
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