Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
12.
If the OS slows down dramatically, which components are probably being overtaxed?
A.
Hard disk or RAM
B.
RAM or display adapter
C.
RAM or CPU
D.
CPU or network adapter
13.
If the OS locks up and the mouse won't work, what is the most common cause?
A.
Display adapter malfunction
B.
Corrupt mouse driver
C.
Overheating
D.
Corrupt hard disk
14.
In Windows, you can sometimes use
Mode to run an application
that is designed for an earlier Windows version.
A.
Function
B.
Compatibility
C.
Advanced
D.
Administrator
15.
If you are logged in as a(n)
user and the OS won't let you install an
application, try logging in as a(n)
user.
A.
Standard, administrator
B.
Administrator, standard
C.
Standard, guest
D.
Power, standard
16.
A(n)
is a situation where an application stops working.
A.
BSOD
B.
Crash
C.
Timeout
D.
Configuration error
17.
A device
communicates between a device and the OS.
A.
Header
B.
Manager
C.
Driver
D.
Query
