A+ Core hardware Technologies
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cram
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A+
Certification,
awarded by CompTIA® organization is the most widely
recognized certification in the area of PC hardware and
software technologies. To attain A+ certification, one
need to pass 2 exams, namely, A+ Core Hardware
Technologies, and A+ Operating Systems Technologies.
These exams basically test the skills in assembling a
computer, troubleshooting, and the ability to work with
various operating systems. Linux is not included in the
A+ Certification Operating Systems exam, as it has an
exam of its own (Linux+ Certification), offered by
CompTIA. The exam cram offers several final
preparation points for candidates intending to appear
for the A+ test. Latest objectives are available
from Comptia.com website.
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41. Terminate and Stay
Resident programs, as the name suggest, stay inactive in
the memory area of the computer. An example of a TSR is
Screen saver program. To view, which programs are
consuming how much memory area, MEM command can be
issued with switch "C".
42. If you notice that the
time is constantly incorrect, even after adjusting
correctly, the most likely cause is that the CMOS
battery has become weak and need to be replaced.
43. When you have two hard
disk drives, the following two combinations are
possible:
1.
Install the drives one each on primary and secondary
controllers and designate both as Masters.
2.
Install both the drives on the primary controller and
designate one as Master and the other as Slave.
44. Cleaning of PC
components – tools used:
Recommended
cleaning procedures for various components are as below:
1.
Computer Cabinet: Use Mild detergent
2.
Dust inside the computer: Use Compressed air
3.
Tape drive: Use tape drive cleaning catridge
4.
Floppy drive: Use Floppy drive cleaning kit
5.
CD ROM drive: Use CD-ROM drive cleaning kit
6.
Mouse: Use cotton swab with Isopropyl Alcohol.
IsoPropyl
Alcohol is recommended for cleaning PCAs such as
motherboards. Mild detergent can be used for cleaning
the outside cabinet or the keyboard.
45. Laptop computers:
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Nickel Cadmium battery is not environmentally friendly
and not as efficient as Nickel / Metalhydride or Lithium
Ion. Nickel / Metal hydride, though environmentally
friendly, not as efficient as Lithium Ion. Lithium
Ion battery is environmentally friendly and very
efficient.
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Passive matrix displays are most commonly used and
cheaper than Active matrix displays. Also, passive
matrix displays consume less power. However, the
advantages of active matrix display are that they can
handle faster screen image transition, and display is
clearly viewable, even from slant angles.
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Laptops most widely use PCMCIA cards, also referred to
as PC cards.
46. Handheld PCs are also
referred to as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs).
47. Batteries, and chemical
solvents contain environmentally hazardous chemicals and
therefore, should not be disposed through dustbin.
Always refer to the manufacturer's instructions or the
relevant State guidelines.
48.
Given below are important bus types and their
characteristics:
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Bus
Type
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Data
bus width
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Speed
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Bandwidth
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Comments
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ISA
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16-bit
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8.3MHz
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15.9MBPS
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Use
jumpers to configure
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EISA
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32-bit
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8.3MHz
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31.8MBPS
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Backward
compatible with ISA, uses software/ jumpers for
configuration
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VESA or
VL
bus
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32-bit
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33MHz
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127.2MBPS
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Backward
compatible with ISA cards
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PCI
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32-bit
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33MHz
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127.2MBPS
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Supports
Plug and Play
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64-bit PCI
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64-bit
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66MHz
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508.6MBPS
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Supports
Plug and Play
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PCMCIA
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32-bit
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33MHz
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Used
in laptops, also know as PC card
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AGP
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32-bit
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Speed
of Processor
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Used
in video cards
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49.
Printers and cables:
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InkJet is the generic name given for contactless
printing using ink.
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The centronics cable, used for parallel printing will
have a male DB-25 connector at one end and a female 36
pin connector at the other end.
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Friction feed is most commonly used with laser printers,
and Inkjet printers.
50.
Ethernet:
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10BaseT Ethernet complies to IEEE standard 802.3 and
requires an RJ-45 connector to connect to the NIC. The
maximum specified transmission speed for 10BaseT
Ethernet is 10Mbps. For 100BaseT, it is 100Mbps.
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Ethernet is based on CSMA/CD, which stands for Carrier
Sense Multiple Access / Collision Detect.
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CAT3, CAT4 or, CAT5 cabling is used with 10BaseT
Ethernet. Thin coax is used with 10Base2 Ethernet. Thick
coax is used with 10Base5 Ethernet. FDDI uses Optic
Fiber as the medium.
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10Base2 network, also known as Thin-net, uses BNC
connector to connect to the NIC.
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A repeater can extend the distance over which the signal
can travel without loosing out due to attenuation.
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The maximum length of the cable for 10BaseT Ethernet
segment is 100 meters.
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Thin co-axial and thick co-axial cables have conductive
grounding sheath surrounding the center conductor.
Therefore, the electromagnetic interference (EMI) is
significantly less.
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