9-56. In newer microcomputers, configuration data may
be stored in which of the following ways?
1. In ROM
2. In EPROM protected by a rechargeable
battery
3. In RAM protected by a rechargeable battery
4. On disk or tape, depending on the
microcomputer’s design
9-57. In microcomputers with battery protected storage,
where is the battery located?
1. In the keyboard
2. On the backplane/motherboard
3. In an external battery pack
4. In the surge protector
9-58. DIP switches and battery protected storage
provide different basic configuration data to the
microcomputer.
1. True
2. False
9-59. All of the following are examples of system
setup/configuration options except which one?
1. Date and time data
2. Floppy disk drive identifiers
3. Type of video display and refresh time period
4. ROM content
9-60. Microcomputers usually have which of the
following types of power?
1. Ac only
2. Fixed time period rechargeable battery only
3. Ac and fixed time period rechargeable battery
4. Ac and variable time period rechargeable
battery
9-61. A voltage or line select switch allows a
microcomputer to operate in which of the
following voltage ranges?
1. 100 to 130 only
2. 200 to 230 only
3. 100 to 130 and 200 to 230 only
4. 100 to 230
9-62. The keyboard and the monitor of a microcomputer
provide for all except which of the following
functions?
1. Control cooling and battle short conditions
2. Running software programs
3. Performing tests
4. Viewing results
9-63. Internal diagnostics are performed in the power on
sequence. The computer notifies you (a) of errors
in what way and (b) that everything is correct in
what way?
1. (a) Displays an error message if possible
(b) Displays a message telling you to load the
disk operating system
2. (a) Displays a menu to enable you to run
external diagnostics
(b) Displays a message telling you to load the
DOS
3. (a) Displays an error message if possible
(b) Loads DOS and displays an appropriate
DOS display
4. (a) Displays an error message always
(b) Loads DOS and displays an appropriate
DOS display
9-64. Compared to internal diagnostics, LEDs provide
which of the following advantages?
1. They simplify diagnostic software
2. They are easier to read than displayed
messages
3. They save random access memory space
4. They enable the operator to select tests
9-65. Under DOS, you can also use disk based
diagnostics with test selection menus. These
menus usually provide which of the information
on the monitor?
1. Test selection only
2. Test status only
3. Test status and error indications only
4. Test selection, test status, and error
indications
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