IT A + Essentials For The 601 Exam (2)
This is a quiz that tests knowledge on the A+ ESSENTIALS module for the mock exam 220-601. There are test questions on operating systems portable computers,networks,printers,security,and customer service.,
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You are a .desktop engineer for your company.The company network constists of five windows 95,and 8 windows 98 client computers.Management of your company wants you to upgrade all client computers to windows XP pro.you upgrade all computer hardware to meet the minimum requirements of Windows XP pro.What should you do next ? choose 2
- A.
Upgr. all Win95 client computers to Win XP Pro
- B.
Upgr. all Win98 client computers to Windows ME and then to Win XP Pro
- C.
Upgr. all Win98 client computers to Win XP Pro
- D.
Upgr. all Win95 client computers to Win98 and then to Win XP Pro
Correct Answer(s)
C. Upgr. all Win98 client computers to Win XP Pro
D. Upgr. all Win95 client computers to Win98 and then to Win XP ProExplanation
upgrade all win 98 client computers to windows XP
uPGRADE all win 95 client computers to win 98,and then to Win Xp pro,Win 95,cant upgrade to XPRate this question:
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- 2.
Sheila approaches you asking you to recommend a printer to her,she works in the retail industry,and wants a printer,that can generate receipts in ?What would you recommend?
- A.
Laser
- B.
Thermal
- C.
Dot MATRIX
- D.
Solid INK
Correct Answer
B. ThermalExplanation
thermal printers,are used to generate receipts in the retail industryRate this question:
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- 3.
What one of these is included in the Windows 2000/XP, CD-ROM,?
- A.
Automated system recovery
- B.
Last known good configuration
- C.
SAFE mode
- D.
Recovery Console
Correct Answer
D. Recovery ConsoleExplanation
Recovery console is included in the Windows 2000/XP CD-ROM.
To start it,run setup,select repair,and then select recovery console.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these TWO,are forms of social engineering?
- A.
Dumpster Diving
- B.
Trojan
- C.
Spyware
- D.
Telephone Scams
Correct Answer(s)
A. Dumpster Diving
D. TelepHone ScamsExplanation
Dumpster Diving and telephone scams are forms of social engineeringRate this question:
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- 5.
What part of the laser printing process does the corona wire create a negative charge(-ve) electromagnetic charge on the drum?
- A.
Cleaning
- B.
Charging
- C.
Write
- D.
Develop
- E.
Fuse
Correct Answer
B. ChargingExplanation
This is the charging process,also known as conditioning?Rate this question:
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- 6.
How thick are Type II CARDS?
- A.
3.3MM
- B.
5MM
- C.
10MM
- D.
10.5MM
Correct Answer
B. 5MMExplanation
thickness of TYPE II cards is 5mm
Type 1 card 3mm flash memory
Type 11 5mm used with 1/0 modem NIC,and so on
Type 111 10.5mm use with harddrives
They are all 85.6mm length,and 54 mm wideRate this question:
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- 7.
What is the maximum theoretical throughtput of Express CARD using USB 2.0 BUS?
- A.
160 mbps
- B.
1056 mbps
- C.
480mbps
- D.
2.5 Gbps
Correct Answer
C. 480mbpsExplanation
Express card using USB 2.0 bus is 480 MBPS
pc card using 16 bit bus is 160 mbps
Cardbus PC card using PCI bus is 1056 Mbps
Express card using PCIe bus is 2.5 Gbps.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The microsoft management console utilit is available in what operating systems? select THREE
- A.
Windows 95
- B.
Windows 98
- C.
Windows 2000
- D.
Windows XP
- E.
Windows Vista
Correct Answer(s)
C. Windows 2000
D. Windows XP
E. Windows VistaExplanation
MMC utility is available in Windows 2000,XP,and vistaRate this question:
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- 9.
A user ACCOUNT is a member of several groups,and the groups,have conflicting rights and permissions,to several network resources.The culminating permissions that ultimately affect the users access are referred to as what/
- A.
Culminating Rights
- B.
User Accounts
- C.
Group Policy
- D.
Effective permissions
Correct Answer
D. Effective permissionsExplanation
These are effective permissionsRate this question:
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- 10.
Bob is taking up digital photography,he asks you to recommend a printer,to him,that would allow him to print his photos,with best results?
- A.
Dot Matrix
- B.
Solid Ink
- C.
Inkjet
- D.
Dye Sublimation
Correct Answer
D. Dye SublimationExplanation
Dye sublimation,are mainly used for photo printing ,high end desktop publishing,and imaging.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which one of these checks connectivity between two computers?
- A.
Tracert
- B.
IPCONFIG
- C.
NSLOOKUP
- D.
PING
Correct Answer
D. PINGExplanation
this is the job of PINGRate this question:
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What would typically cause a laser printer,to make the same mark on every page?
- A.
A damaged toner
- B.
A damaged Laser
- C.
A damaged Printer
- D.
A damaged Drum
Correct Answer
D. A damaged DrumExplanation
This would be a damaged drumRate this question:
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- 13.
How do you access the command prompt?
- A.
Start/Type RUN press COMMAND
- B.
Start/Run Type CMD
- C.
Start/programs/acessories/system tools/system/command
- D.
Start/Run Type CMD,and press OK
Correct Answer
D. Start/Run Type CMD,and press OKExplanation
Start/Run Type CMD,and press OKRate this question:
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- 14.
What are examples of an erase/delete command? select TWO
- A.
Del c:\users\myfile.txt
- B.
Erase c:\users\myfile.txt
- C.
Del \ users\my files
- D.
Erase c:\users\myfile
Correct Answer(s)
A. Del c:\users\myfile.txt
B. Erase c:\users\myfile.txtExplanation
Del c:\users\myfile.txt
Erase c:\users\myfile.txt
are examples of elete commandsRate this question:
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When a disk is set to slave it means there are two disks on the channel and this disk is device--?
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 1Explanation
Disk is device 1 in this case
When a disk is set to master,the disk is device 0,slave its device 1Rate this question:
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What SCSI standard has a maximum throughtput of 10MB'S(80 mb/s) AND,uses a 16 bit bus,also some newer implementations use a 32 bit bus?
- A.
Narrow
- B.
Fast
- C.
Wide
- D.
Fast Wide
- E.
Ultra
Correct Answer
C. WideExplanation
This is WIDE ,16 bit bus 10MB'S(80mb/s)
Narrow 5mbs(40MB/S)
fast 10MB's,(80 mb/s)
Wide 16 bit bus 10MB'S (80mb/s),and some use 32 bit bus
Fast wide 20mb's(160mb/s)
Ultra 20mb's (160mb/s) 8 bit bus,doubles speed of fast SCSIRate this question:
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What is the maximum cable length,for SCSI ?
- A.
12m
- B.
6m
- C.
3m
- D.
1.5m
Correct Answer
B. 6mExplanation
Maximum cable length for SCSI is 6m
Narrow,fast,wide,and fast wide use 6m
Ultra is 3m,and Ultra wide is 1.5mRate this question:
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- 18.
How do you access system tools ?
- A.
Start/programs/accesories/system /system tools
- B.
Start/Programs/Accessories/System tools
- C.
Start/control panel/administrative tools/system tools
- D.
Start/control panel/device manager/system.system tools
Correct Answer
B. Start/Programs/Accessories/System toolsExplanation
Start/programs/accessories/system toolsRate this question:
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- 19.
The L2 cache is ------------ than the L1 CACHE?
- A.
Smaller
- B.
Wider
- C.
Faster
- D.
Larger
Correct Answer
D. LargerExplanation
L2 cache is larger than L1 cacheRate this question:
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- 20.
To start the REGISTRY editor,what do you do?
- A.
Start/Run/Type /Regredt and Type ok
- B.
Start/programs/registry/ registry editor
- C.
Start/Run Type REGREDIT32 AND click OK
- D.
Start/Run and Type REGREDT AND click ok
- E.
Start/Run and Type Regredit 32
Correct Answer
C. Start/Run Type REGREDIT32 AND click OKExplanation
Start/Run Type REGREDIT32,AND click OKRate this question:
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- 21.
Effectively a DIMM is---------------? on the same printed circuit board. This means that each memory stick is already paired. DIMMs use a 64 bit data path to the PC.
- A.
Two SDRAM DIMMS
- B.
Two RDRAM SIMMS
- C.
Two SDRAM SO DIMMS
- D.
Two SDRAM SIMMS
Correct Answer
D. Two SDRAM SIMMSExplanation
two SDRAM SIMMSRate this question:
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- 22.
The windows 9x series includes all of these? select All that apply
- A.
Windows 95
- B.
Windows 2000
- C.
Windows 98
- D.
Windows Me
- E.
Windows XP
Correct Answer(s)
A. Windows 95
C. Windows 98
D. Windows MeExplanation
Windows 95,98 and ME ARE part of the 9X series
Windows NT,2000,XP,AND 2003,and vistaAre all part of the NT series,and offer substantial benefits over 9XRate this question:
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- 23.
Windows uses --------- or swap file for virtual memory?
- A.
Page file
- B.
VIrtual memory
- C.
Swap memory
- D.
RAM
Correct Answer
A. Page fileExplanation
Page FileRate this question:
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- 24.
A SIMM is a printed circuit board,with one or more dymnamic Random access memory(RAM) chips on it.Simms usually have what ,bit data path to the PC?
- A.
2
- B.
24
- C.
32
- D.
64
Correct Answer
C. 32Explanation
SIMMS have a 32 bit data path to the PC.Rate this question:
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What chip is the primary bridge between the CPU,and the rest of the computer.and deals with high speed devices such as video card,RAM,and PCI bus?
- A.
Northbridge
- B.
Southbridge
- C.
CMOS
- D.
ROM
Correct Answer
A. NorthbridgeExplanation
this is the job of the NORTHBRIDGE,its also the closest to the CPURate this question:
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Kyle wants to upgrade to windows 2000,HE has Intel pentium 200 mhz,4 Gb with 800mb OF hard disk space,and 60 MB of RAM.Can he do this?
- A.
No
- B.
Yes but after he adds more hard disk space
- C.
Yes but after he adds more RAM
- D.
YES
Correct Answer
C. Yes but after he adds more RAMExplanation
yes ,but after he adds more RAM
Windows 2000 min requirements
min 133mhz,64MB,2GB with 650 MB of free hard disk spaceRate this question:
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To get an ACSII character of 256 Colours,each pixel would have to be represented with how many bits?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
4
- D.
8
- E.
16
Correct Answer
D. 8Explanation
to get 256 colours,you need to use 8 bits
The number of colours is always represented by a power,of 2:,4,8,16,256,64k,16.7 Million
2 colours 1 bit,4 colours 2 bits,16 colours 4 bits,
256 colours 8 bits,64k colours 16 bits,16.7 million 24 bitsRate this question:
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- 28.
MOST new printers uswe which port?
- A.
Serial
- B.
Firewire
- C.
USB
- D.
PARALLEL
Correct Answer
C. USBExplanation
Printers can use parallel and USB port,however MOST new printers use the USB portRate this question:
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What command displays or changes files(properties)..For example,a file that is by default hidden,,will not normally appear in the directory listing.If the following command is used prior to the listing,then the file,will have its hidden --------changed from hidden to show?
- A.
COPY
- B.
ATTRIB
- C.
XCOPY
- D.
RENAME
Correct Answer
B. ATTRIBExplanation
The Attrib command displays or changes file attributes (properties). For example a file that is by
default hidden will not normally appear in a directory listing. If the following command is used prior
to the listing then the file will have its hidden attribute changed from hidden to show.
Attrib –h c:\myfile.txt
For EXAMPLE
For a list of switches type attrib /? or use help
COPY this will copy one file from one location to another
XCOPY will also copy the directory tree structure
RENAME This command will rename a file in a specified directory and will rename multiple files when a
wildcard is used, for example ren *.txt *.doc will rename all text files to have a DOC extension. The
renamed file(s) remain(s) in the same folder as the original; this command cannot move files to
another folderRate this question:
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Your arrive at a clients home,and want to connect by networking her computer,to yours.There is no hub,,you have with you,a fibre optic cable,a crossover cable,telephone wire,and and an rj45 connector.what connection type will be the best to use?
- A.
Fibre Optic Cable
- B.
Crossover cable
- C.
Telephone wire
- D.
RJ 45 connector
Correct Answer
B. Crossover cableExplanation
A crossover cable is used to connect a computer to another,when there is no hubRate this question:
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Which of the statements about peer to peer networks is the FALSE statement?
- A.
A peer to peer network enables any or all of the machines on the network to act as a server.
- B.
Every computer,can perform both server and client functions
- C.
A peer to peer network,is great for large networks
- D.
A peer to peer network comprising only windows 2000/XP,machines require you to place a local account on every system,.
Correct Answer
C. A peer to peer network,is great for large networksExplanation
A peer to peer network isnt great for large networks,about 10 IS THE LIMITRate this question:
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Which type of encryption offers the most security?
- A.
PAP
- B.
CHAP
- C.
MSCHAP
- D.
SMTP
Correct Answer
C. MSCHAPExplanation
mschap,offers the most securityRate this question:
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Which type of RAM,sends 4 bits of data every clock cycle?
- A.
DRAM
- B.
RAM
- C.
DDR SDRAM
- D.
DDR2 SDRAM
Correct Answer
D. DDR2 SDRAMExplanation
DDR2 SDRAM sends 4 bits of data every clock cycleRate this question:
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What is the name for the wires that connect the CPU,to the main system RAM.generally running at speeds of 66-133mhz .
- A.
Backside Bus
- B.
Expansion bus
- C.
Frontside Bus
- D.
Highend Bus
Correct Answer
C. Frontside BusExplanation
This is the frontside bus,its distinct from the expansion bus and the backside bus,though it shares wires with the formerRate this question:
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Shaun wants to install a new USB printer on his system,,he needs to check if the printer is compatible with his system.What would be the BEST and most efficient way of finding this information?
- A.
Call the Manufacturers and leave a message
- B.
Download information about the printer
- C.
Ask his boss
- D.
Check the HCL ;LIST
Correct Answer
D. Check the HCL ;LISTExplanation
check the HARDWARE COMPATIBILTY LIST on windows marketplaceRate this question:
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Which installation method inherits all previous hardware and software settings?
- A.
Clean
- B.
Upgrade
- C.
Mulitiboot
- D.
Automated
Correct Answer
B. UpgradeExplanation
This is an UPGRADE installationRate this question:
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Which backup method,backs up all files,that have been selected,that have changed since the last backup?
- A.
COPY
- B.
NORMAL
- C.
DAILY
- D.
INCREMENTAL
Correct Answer
D. INCREMENTALExplanation
Incremental backup,is a backup,of all selected files,that have changed since the last backup.Rate this question:
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- 38.
What battery type do MOST portable computers use?
- A.
NI-CD
- B.
NI-LI
- C.
NI-MH
- D.
LI-ION
Correct Answer
C. NI-MHExplanation
MOST portable computers use NI-MH batterysRate this question:
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Which of the following APM/ACPI levels saves the most power?
- A.
Full on
- B.
Standby
- C.
Enabled
- D.
Hibernate
Correct Answer
D. HibernateExplanation
Hibernate, all components are shut down,and RAM data is stored on the hard driveRate this question:
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The vast majority of internal hard drives in portable computers use what interface?
- A.
AT
- B.
ATA
- C.
ATAPI
- D.
SCSI
Correct Answer
B. ATAExplanation
ATA
SCSI is not relevant,At is a type of motherboardRate this question:
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What is the proper path to acess vIrtual memory settings,in windows XP?
- A.
Right click desktop.properties/screensaver/power
- B.
Right click my computer/properties/Advanced tab/performance/settings/Advanced Tab
- C.
Start/control panel/Administrative tools/ computer management/performance
- D.
Start/control panel,virtual memory/ settings./advanced tab
Correct Answer
B. Right click my computer/properties/Advanced tab/performance/settings/Advanced TabExplanation
Right click my computer/properties/Advanced tab/performance/settings/Advanced TABRate this question:
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At POST you get an error message,post error 2xx,what does this indicate?
- A.
System Board
- B.
Memory
- C.
Keyboard
- D.
Video Adaptor
Correct Answer
B. MemoryExplanation
2xx IS a problem with memory
1xx is system board
3xx is keyboard
4xx,5xx,24xx IS video adaptorRate this question:
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What is the pressure of electrons passing through a wire?
- A.
Amps
- B.
Ohms
- C.
Watts
- D.
Volts
Correct Answer
D. VoltsExplanation
Volts is the pressure f electrons passing through a wire
Watts ,the amounts of Amps and volts needed,by a particular device to function ,is expressed as a wattage v+a=w
Amps the unit of measure for amperage,or electrical current
Ohms Electronic measurement of a cables impendanceRate this question:
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- 44.
What is the most common networking standard used today?
- A.
Utp
- B.
Fibre Optic
- C.
Thinnet
- D.
Ethernet
Correct Answer
D. EthernetExplanation
Ethernet is the most networking used todayRate this question:
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Which part layer of the OSI seven layer model breaks down data into managable chunks,TCP,UDP,SPX.and NetBEUI operate at?
- A.
Layer1 The physical Layer
- B.
Layer 2 The data link Layer
- C.
Layer 3 The network LAYER
- D.
Layer 4 The transport layer
Correct Answer
D. Layer 4 The transport layerExplanation
The transport layer level 4,breaks down data into manageable chunks,TCP,UDP,STX,and NetBEUI,operate at the transport layer
Layer 1 defines hardware connections ,uses repeaters and hubs
Layer 2 Identifies devices on the physical layer
Layer 3 The network layer moves packets on different layers,between networks.Routers operate,at this level,IP,AND IPX operate at this levelRate this question:
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What level of the OSi seven layer model,which can also manage data encrytion hides the differences between various types of computer systems?
- A.
Layer 4 The Transport LAYER
- B.
Layer5 The session layer
- C.
Layer 6 The presentation layer
- D.
Layer 7 The aplication folder
Correct Answer
C. Layer 6 The presentation layerExplanation
Layer 6
layer 4 Th transport layer breaks down data into manageable chunks
Layer 5 THE SESSION layer manages connection between machines ,NetBios and sockets operate at the session layer
Layer 6 presentation layer manages encryption,hides differences between various types of computer
Layer 7 The application layer provides tools for programs to access the network and the lower layers.HTTP,FTP,SMTP,AND POP3,are all examples of protocols that operate at the application layer.Rate this question:
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What is a definition of the term OVERCLOCKING?
- A.
To run a CPU,or video processor at rated speed
- B.
To run a CPU,or video processor faster,than its rated speed.
- C.
To run a CPU,or video processor,slower,than its rated speed
- D.
To run a CPU,or video processor,at average speed
Correct Answer
B. To run a CPU,or video processor faster,than its rated speed.Explanation
To run a CPU,or video processor,faster than its rated speed.Rate this question:
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What program can be used to edit the Windows Registry?,IN WINDOWS 2000,And XP only?
- A.
REGREDIT32
- B.
REGREDT 32
- C.
REGREDIT32.EXE
- D.
REGREDT32.EXE
Correct Answer
D. REGREDT32.EXEExplanation
RRGREDT32.EXE is the program,used to edit the windows registryRate this question:
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What does the error msg Stop 0x00000079. MISMATCHED_HAL mean?.
- A.
Hardware device or driver,calls for a a piece of data that is not in memory
- B.
Mismatch in the hardware abstraction layer(Hal),and the windows XP,system files
- C.
Mismatch in the hardware
- D.
Mismatch with the hardware compatibility list
Correct Answer
B. Mismatch in the hardware abstraction layer(Hal),and the windows XP,system filesExplanation
errors are when there is a mismatch in the
hardware abstraction layer (HAL) and the Windows XP system files. This message often has
to do with Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOSs. You may have to
disable some or all of the ACPI BIOS features and reinstall Windows if the problem continues
Stop 0x00000050 PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA indicates a hardware device or driver calls for a piece of data that is not in memoryRate this question:
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What TWO connectors are used to provide power to AT style motherboards?
- A.
P2
- B.
P1
- C.
P8
- D.
P9
Correct Answer(s)
C. P8
D. P9Explanation
p8 and p9 CONNECTORS are used to provide power to AT style motherboards P1 connectors are used with ATX motherboardsRate this question:
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