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. The first 64KB of extended system memory is known as............
3. The most commonly used interface material for cooling is...............
4. Software provided by the manufacturer for the proper working of hardware is...........
5. Tx stands for........... in a serial port.
6. Usually printer is connected to ……........ port.
7. .......... is the process of dividing the physical drive spaces into pieces.
8. .......... function in CMOS setup allows the IDE drives transfer several sectors at a time.
9. .......... is the cooling technique employed in most computer monitors.
10. The maximum power that an AGP slot can provide is …...... W.
II. State whether True or False: (10 x 1 = 10)
1. FAT 16 uses smaller clusters than FAT 32.
2. An integrated cache is also called a buffer.
3. 32 bit processor can support a maximum of 8 GB RAM.
4. AWARD is a BIOS manufacturer.
5. Thermal Calibration is done to ensure proper performances of CD recording.
6. BIOS can be updated b flashing BIOS chip.
7. Setting g Password Clear Jumper can clear CMOS password.
8. The drives bays open to the front of the case are called external drive bays.
9. CMOS password can be cleared by setting password clear jumper.
10. A laser printer can be connected to an UPS.
III. Answer any SIX of the following: (6 x 10 = 60)
1. Draw and Explain the 850 Chipset.
2. Explain about USB.
3. What is Defragmentation? Why is it necessary? Explain red book and yellow book specification of CD ROMs.
4. Explain the working of a CRT monitor.
5. Explain the preventive maintenance scheme for laser, dot matrix and inkjet printers.
6. Differentiate between AT and ATX power supplies and also quote their advantages.
7. What are the steps involved in the installation of a CD.ROM drive?
IV. Answer any ONE of the following: (1 x 20 = 20)
1. What is the function of CMOS setup?
2. What are the steps involved in installing the Memory devices.