9-69.
To configure a mainframe computer for
reduced capability, you need to know
which of the following information?
1. The capabilities and limitations of the
system only
2. How to set the controls and switches
on the computer and the switchboard
o n l y
3. How to set the controls and switches
on the switchboard panels and the
display and communications
subsystems
4. The capabilities and limitations of the
system, and how to set the switches on
the computer, the switchboard panels,
and the communications subsystems
9-70.
Power to a mainframe computer is critical.
Which of the following methods maybe
used to ensure there is stable power?
1. Circuit breaker protection
2. Indicators for blower and logic to
show if there is stable power
3. Interrupts to indicate power
fluctuations
4. Each of the above
9-71.
In addition to controls, switches, and
pushbutton indicators, newer mainframe
computers use which of the following
devices to display status information and
address the contents of registers?
1. Displays only
2. Keyboards only
3. Displays and keyboards
4. Keyboards and voice generated
messages
9-72.
On mainframe computers, internal
diagnostics to test hardware and return
pass/fail results may include which of the
following types?
1. Diagnostics on tape or disk
2. Built-in tests (BITs)
3. Tests on NDRO
4. Both 2 and 3 above
9-73.
To perform bootstrap on a minicomputer or
mainframe computer, what type of memory
is used?
1. DRAM
2. SRAM
3. CMOS RAM
4. NDRO
9-74.
Inspect and change routines are used on
minicomputers and mainframe computers
for which of the following purposes?
1. To ensure the software is operating
properly
2. To patch or revise software
3. To change hardware configurations
4. To change software/hardware
interfaces
9-75.
In a mainframe or minicomputer, what
determines which peripheral device will be
used to execute bootstrap?
1. The positions of the jumpers
2. The position of the bootstrap switch
3. The position on a DIP switch
4. The position of the step switch
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