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What is the primary objective of hardware troubleshooting?
What is the primary objective of hardware troubleshooting?
- To upgrade computer hardware
- To scan and resolve software bugs
- To install software updates
- To review, diagnose, and identify operational or technical problems within a hardware device or equipment (correct)
What is the first step to check if a computer is not turning on?
What is the first step to check if a computer is not turning on?
- Check if the computer is plugged into a working power outlet (correct)
- Check if the mouse is properly plugged into the computer
- Check if the monitor is plugged into a power outlet
- Check if the keyboard is properly plugged into the computer
What is the purpose of the POST?
What is the purpose of the POST?
- To diagnose the keyboard, RAM, disk drives, and other hardware to ensure they are working properly (correct)
- To upgrade computer hardware
- To scan for software bugs
- To install software updates
What should you do before undertaking any hardware maintenance?
What should you do before undertaking any hardware maintenance?
What may occur if a hardware problem is not detected by the POST?
What may occur if a hardware problem is not detected by the POST?
What is the likely cause of a blank screen if the computer is on?
What is the likely cause of a blank screen if the computer is on?
What is the first course of action to take when a computer system connected to projectors exhibits a video card failure?
What is the first course of action to take when a computer system connected to projectors exhibits a video card failure?
What does the BIOS program do in a computer system?
What does the BIOS program do in a computer system?
What should you try if a device is not working properly?
What should you try if a device is not working properly?
What is the purpose of checking the POST?
What is the purpose of checking the POST?
What is the primary function of the CMOS chip in a computer system?
What is the primary function of the CMOS chip in a computer system?
What should you do when a computer shows a CMOS alert message on the screen?
What should you do when a computer shows a CMOS alert message on the screen?
What type of beep code does 'One long, two short beeps' represent?
What type of beep code does 'One long, two short beeps' represent?
What is the recommended course of action when facing a BIOS setting problem?
What is the recommended course of action when facing a BIOS setting problem?
What is the primary function of the POST process?
What is the primary function of the POST process?
What is the difference between troubleshooting a CMOS battery in a laptop computer and a desktop computer?
What is the difference between troubleshooting a CMOS battery in a laptop computer and a desktop computer?
What is the primary purpose of documenting the beep code sequence during Power on Self-Test (POST)?
What is the primary purpose of documenting the beep code sequence during Power on Self-Test (POST)?
What could be the possible cause of a steady, short beep sound during Power on Self-Test (POST)?
What could be the possible cause of a steady, short beep sound during Power on Self-Test (POST)?
What should you do if your computer does not produce a beep sound during Power on Self-Test (POST)?
What should you do if your computer does not produce a beep sound during Power on Self-Test (POST)?
What is the typical indication of a properly booting system during Power on Self-Test (POST)?
What is the typical indication of a properly booting system during Power on Self-Test (POST)?
What is the likely cause of a long, continuous beep sound during Power on Self-Test (POST)?
What is the likely cause of a long, continuous beep sound during Power on Self-Test (POST)?
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of a steady, long beep sound during Power on Self-Test (POST)?
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of a steady, long beep sound during Power on Self-Test (POST)?
What should you do to diagnose a faulty RAM stick based on the beep code sequence?
What should you do to diagnose a faulty RAM stick based on the beep code sequence?
Why is it important to search the Internet for more information about an error message that appears during booting?
Why is it important to search the Internet for more information about an error message that appears during booting?
