BHARAT SEVAK SAMAJ
Time: 2hrs. Max. Marks: 100
I. Fill in the blanks: (10 x 1 = 10)
1. An IDE controller can support up to ............ number of devices in a bus.
2. ................ entry on CMOS setup tells the BIOS to skip some errors during POST.
3. IDE drives below 528 MB are usually set in ................ addressing scheme in CMOS.
4. The first 64KB of extended system memory is known as .............
5. The most commonly used interface material for cooling is .............
6. Software provided by the manufacturer for the proper working of hardware is .....................
7. Tx stands for ................ in a serial port.
8. Usually printer is connected to ................ port.
9. ........................ is the process of dividing the physical drive spaces into pieces.
10. ................ in CMOS setup controls the order in which system drives are checked for an OS.
II. State whether True or False: (10 x 1 = 10)
1. FAST ATA drives use LBA.
2. Disabling the floppy drive is a good technique for adding some security to a PC.
3. FAT 16 uses smaller clusters than FAT 32.
4. An integrated cache is also called a buffer.
5. 32 bit processor can support a maximum of 8 GB RAM.
6. AWARD is a BIOS manufacturer.
7. Thermal Calibration is done to ensure proper performances of CD recording.
8. BIOS can be updated b flashing BIOS chip.
9. Setting g Password Clear Jumper can clear CMOS password.
10. Intel Corporation is the largest seller of microprocessors.
III. Answer any SIX of the following: (6 x 10 = 60)
1. Compare features of IDE and SCSI drives.
2. What are the steps involved in installing an operating system.
3. Explain about the Power management setup in CMOS.
4. What are the various software diagnostic tools available for a service engineer? Explain.
5. What are the precautions that we should take to prevent static hazards during installation of a PC?
6. What does low level formatting mean? Explain.
7. What are the processors that undergo when POST is taking place?
IV. Answer any ONE of the following: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. Explain the various options under CMOS setup
2. What do you meant by assembling?