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1. Name four methods of overcoming the 528-MB hard disk limitation.
2. How do multiple block reads speed up a computer?
3. How many devices can be installed on a SCSI chain?
4. What is the effect of improper termination on a SCSI chain or device?
5. What is the BIOS protocol for SCSI devices?
6. Sometimes the SCSI device driver conflicts with other drivers. What steps need to be taken to resolve the problem?
7. Describe three advantages of using a CD-ROM drive.
8. What are the four steps required to install a CD-ROM drive?
9. Is a 16X CD-ROM drive 16 times faster than a 1X? Why?
10. How would you determine which type of CD-ROM to install in a computer?
11. Why would you use the MSCDEX.EXE real-mode driver with Windows 95?
12. Instead of using magnetic energy for storing data, a CD-ROM uses ___________________ technology.
13. Name some possible controller card combinations.
14. What software is required for a CD-ROM drive installation?

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