Computer Hardware Flashcard

Front

A technician is building a compact Home Theater PC (HTPC). Which motherboard form factor is the most appropriate for this build?

Back

Mini-ITX

Front

Which of the following USB versions supports the highest data transfer speed? USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB 1.1

Back

USB 3.1

Front

A technician is installing an Intel CPU on a motherboard. What type of socket is most likely used?

Back

LGA

Front

What is the purpose of a motherboard standoff?

Back

To prevent the motherboard from shorting against the case

Front

Which of the following ports provides both video and audio output? VGA, DVI-D, DisplayPort, Parallel

Back

DisplayPort

Front

Which type of RAM module uses electrical contacts on both sides of the module and supports a 64-bit data path?

Back

DIMM

Front

Which PCIe slot type is best suited for high-end graphics cards? Options: PCIe x1, PCIe x4, PCIe x8, PCIe x16

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PCIe x16

Front

What color typically identifies a USB 3.0 port?

Back

Blue

Front

Which type of adapter is used to change the connector form factor without converting the signal?

Back

Passive adapter

Front

What is the major advantage of using NVMe M.2 SSDs over SATA SSDs?

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Superior performance and speed