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Sample A+ Exam Questions
Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Please do not write in this book.
1. What is the recommended RAM for a 32-bit Windows 7 installation?
a. 500 MB
b. 1 GB
c. 1.5 GB
d. 2 GB
2. The operating feature that allows two programs to appear to be running
simultaneously is called _____.
a. multiprocessing
b. multitasking
c. program coordination
d. kernel sharing
3. The registry is accessed by entering which command at the command
prompt?
a. cmd
b. help
c. regedit
d. registry32
4. What is the maximum amount of RAM supported by 32-bit Windows 7
system?
a. 1 GB
b. 2 GB
c. 4 GB
d. 8 GB
5. Which device would contain the POST program?
a. Hard drive
b. RAM
c. USB flash drive
d. BIOS chip
6. Which of the following are no longer required by Windows Vista or later?
Select two.
a. ntdetect
b. ntoskrnl
c. boot.ini
d. POST
7. Which command entered in the
Search
box will produce the command
prompt in Windows 7?
a. prompt
b. msdos.sys
c. cmd
d. doscom.com