ITF+ U61 Bootcamp M3

ITF+ U61 Bootcamp M3

by Stephen Samaha

Multiple Choice

Computers that have additional graphics capabilities require a _____ usually contained within the graphics card.

• NIC

• Northbridge

• GPU

• UEFI

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Every device that connects to a network requires this!

• microphone

• NIC

• speaker

• RJ-45 port

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PGA or LGA

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PGA or LGA

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What type of CPU socket prevents pins from becoming damaged during installation?

• No insertion force

• ZIF

• PGA

• LGA

Multiple Choice

Which Intel CPU model is designed for 64-bit systems?

• Core

• Pentium

• Celeron

• Xeon

Multiple Choice

Which Intel CPU model is designed for 32-bit systems?

• Core

• Pentium

• Celeron

• Xeon

Multiple Choice

How much data can a 64-bit system process?

• 64 MB

• 4 GB

• 16 TB

• 16 EB

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What is the term that describes a single core CPU that acts like it is a dual core CPU?

Multiple Choice

Providing two or more CPU sockets on a motherboard.

• Dual core

• Quad Core

• CMP

• SMP

Poll

Which is faster?

• PCI

• AGP

• PCIe

Multiple Choice

How many bits per cycle for a x8 lane PCIe expansion card?

• 16 bits

• 32 bits

• 8 bits

• 24 bits

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What is the name of the expansion card designed for smaller form factor cases that enables a full size expansion card to fit horizontally?

Multiple Choice

A computer turns on and a “Date and Time Not Set” message appears on the screen after the manufacturer logo. Which of the following is the MOST possible cause?

• The computer was not shut down properly.

•  The CMOS battery needs to be replaced

• The OS has stopped synching with the NTP server.

• The system BIOS is corrupted.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the FIRST component to transfer heat away from a processor?

• Thermal Paste

• Case Fan

• Liquid Cooling

• Heat Sink

Multiple Select

Which are true about CPUs? (Select two)

•  Intel makes LGA - pins are located on the CPU socket

• Intel makes PGA – pins are located on the CPU chip itself

• AMD makes LGA – pins are located on the CPU socket

• AMD makes PGA – pins are located on the CPU chip itself

Multiple Choice

The feature of many CPU sockets that allows for the processor to be inserted and removed without applying any pressure or force.

• ZIP

• LGA

• ZIF

• PGA

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features makes logical processor cores appear as physical cores to the operating system?

• XD-bit

• Hyperthreading

• MMU Virtualization

• 64-bit architecture

Multiple Choice

Laptop and mobile device motherboards follow the same form factor standards as desktops.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

            refers to the number of processing cycles that a microprocessor can perform in one second.

• Frequency

• Independent Loading Mechanism

• Clock Speed

• Throttling

Multiple Choice

Which of the following MUST be performed when installing a PCI sound card for use instead of the onboard sound?

• Install Drivers

• Install Additional memory

• Configure jumpers

• Flash the BIOS

Multiple Choice

Your client complains that her computer intermittently shuts off. What is the likely cause?

• The BIOS needs updating

• CMOS battery is failing

•  The computer is overheating

• The software drivers are not installed

Multiple Select

What cooling methods are considered active strategies? Select all that apply.

• Fans

• Heat sinks

• Liquid Cooling

• Thermal Paste

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The power supply converts _____ current to _____ current.

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The 24 pin ATX mother board power cable is also called the _____

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the type of memory the BIOS chip is made from?

• RAM

• SSD

• Flash

• EEPROM

Multiple Choice

Which of the following connectors from a power supply should be used with a graphics expansion card?

• 8-pin 12 volt

• PCIe 6-pin

• 20-pin

• SATA 15-pin

Multiple Choice

Which of the following connectors is found on every desktop power supply?

• Main

• SATA

• PCIe

• Molex

Multiple Choice

Which power connector type is used to provide power to modern hard disk drives? Choose the best response.

• 4-pin 12V ATX connector

• 4-pin peripheral Molex connector

• 6-pin PCIe connector

• 15-pin SATA connector

Multiple Choice

You can use an ATX 20-pin motherboard power connector on a 24-pin motherboard power socket by just leaving the end 4-pins empty.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A rule of thumb for selecting the wattage for your power supply is to determine the combined wattage needed by all the components in your system and add them all together.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You have calculated the combined wattage needed by all the components in your system is 500 watts. What wattage PSU should you look for? Choose the best response.

• 500 Watts

• 625 Watts

• 750 Watts

• 1100 Watts

Multiple Choice

You need to replace a PSU with a higher capacity model. What tools will you need? Choose all that apply.

• Electrostatic gloves

• Crimping pliers

• multimeter

• power supply tester

• screw driver

Multiple Choice

If your power supply unit has failed, the computer will fail to boot.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Volts x amps =  ___________

• Hertz

• Ohms

• Watts

• Megabytes

Multiple Choice

A dual voltage PSU indicates that the power supply will accept which voltage options? (Select two)

• 110-120 V AC

• 150-180 V AC

• 220-240 V AC

• 12-24 V DC

Poll

What is the maximum length of a USB 3.0 cable?

• 3 meters

• 5 meters

• 30 meters

• 100 meters

Multiple Choice

Color code used for PS/2 keyboard connections.

• Pink

• Green

• Blue

• Purple

Multiple Choice

Color code used for PS/2 mouse connections.

• Pink

• Green

• Blue

• Purple

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Short range wireless connection used for contactless payments.

• WiFI

• Bluetooth

• IR

• NFC

Multiple Choice

The most common standard for modern wireless peripherals

• eSATA

• NFC

• SATA

• Bluetooth

Multiple Choice

20-pin connector with similar features to HDMI

• VGA

• DVI

• Component

• DisplayPort

Multiple Choice

Friendly name for IEEE 1394 cable

• Thunderbolt

• Firewire

• DVI

• lightening

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USB: ______ Serial Bus

• United

• Unique

• Universal

• Utility

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Connector used for optical drives and storage devices

• VGA

• DVI

• SATA

• Firewire

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HDMI: High Definition ______ Interface

• Movie

• Motion

• Multimedia

• Media

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A connection standard originally developed by Apple and Intel

• SATA

• Thunderbolt

• DVI

• HDMI

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15-pin analog video connector

• DVI

• VGA

• DisplayPort

• HDMI

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29-pin video connector; capable of carrying analog or digital signals.

• Composite

• DVI

• Firewire

• HDMI

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What is the name of another input device typically used with laptops that replaces a mouse?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following devices are considered input devices for a computer system? Select all that apply.

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Monitor

• Printer

• Fingerprint Scanner

Multiple Choice

Which type of keyboard has a layout designed for faster typing?

• Ergonomic keyboard

• Standard keyboard

• DVORAK keyboard

• QWERTY keyboard

Multiple Select

Which of the following devices typically replace a mouse on a laptop? Select two.

• Trackpoint

• Touchpad

• Trackball

• Wireless Pointer

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After installing a new input device, the computer system does not recognize the device and it is not functioning. What are the first logical steps to fix this issue? Select two.

• Check to make sure the device drivers have been installed

• Check device manager to ensure the device is enabled

• Reboot the system

• Replace the device with a new one

Multiple Choice

You can't access BIOS/UEFI using a Bluetooth keyboard.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following peripherals needs to be configured to detect finger taps after installation?

• Mouse

• KVM

• Biometric sensor

• Touchpad

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Which input device decodes a pattern of reflected light into an electronic signal?

• Trackball mouse

• Webcam

• Barcode scanner

• Chip reader

Multiple Choice

Which of the following devices allows multiple PCs to share a common display?

• Router

• Bridge

• KVM

• Switch

Multiple Select

Your client desires a home office computer that can provide printing, scanning, and fax capability; however, there is only one USB connection port remaining on the PC. What are some simple solutions? Select two.

• Connect a USB Hub

• Upgrade the expansion card to include more I/O ports

• Install a multifunction device that prints/scans/faxes all-in-one

• Purchase individual devices that have wireless capability

Multiple Choice

You have received a service call indicating the client’s wireless mouse is no longer working. What is the first step to solve this problem?

• Replace the mouse with a new mouse

• Check the mouse USB connection

• Replace the batteries in the wireless mouse

• Check the system settings

Multiple Choice

Which connector type is used by both component and composite cables? Choose the best response.

• BNC

• HD15

• Mini-DIN

• RCA

Multiple Choice

Which device connector is proprietary and uses an authentication chip to prevent unauthorized manufacturing? Choose the best response.

• eSATA

• Firewire

• Lightening

• PS/2

• USB

Multiple Choice

Which of the following connector types is only used for Coaxial?

• RJ-11

• ST

• F

• RJ-45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following connectors would be found on a twisted pair cable?

• RJ-45

• BNC

• SC

• ST

Multiple Choice

Which of the following video cable types would be MOST likely to experience gradual, degraded signal quality over a long distance?

• HDMI

• Display Port

• VGA

• DVI

Multiple Choice

Which of the following technologies has the SHORTEST wireless range for printing?

• 802.11g

• 802.11a

• Bluetooth

• Infrared

Multiple Choice

The ability to replace external hard drives while the computer is still running when using SATA and eSATA cables is referred to as?

• Hot swapping

• Conversion ready

• Plug and Play

• Universal Interface

Multiple Choice

On newer Apple computers, which physical interface has been replaced by Thunderbolt? Choose the best response.

• Firewire

• HDMI

• Serial AT Attachment (SATA)

• USB

Multiple Select

Which of the following video interfaces are analog only? Choose all that apply.

• DVI-A

• DVI-D

• DVI-I

• VGA

Multiple Choice

Which physical interface is used on sound cards to connect synthesizers and other electronic instruments? Choose the best response.

• 1/8 inch (3.5mm) colored parts

• Firewire

• MIDI

• S/PDIF

Multiple Choice

Which display type is more energy efficient?

• Plasma

• CRT

• LED

• Fluorescent Tube

Poll

What is the most important component when connected two or more monitors to a desktop?

• Electrical power

• graphics card

• desk space

Multiple Choice

Which touch screen requires you to touch the surface with an electrically conductive object?

• Resistive

• Capacitive

• Surface Acoustic Wave

• None of the above

Multiple Select

What type of backlight technologies are used with LCD displays? Select two.

• Fluorescent light

• Incandescent light

• LED

• OLED

Multiple Choice

Which display technology uses electron beams with a vacuum tube to create images on a fluorescent screen?

• Plasma

• LCD

• CRT

• OLED

Multiple Choice

Which technology utilizes organic compounds, such as carbon and hydrogen, that emit light when subject to an electric current?

• Plasma

• LCD

• Lumen

• OLED

Multiple Choice

The number of pixels that make up the dimensions of a display is known as __________.

• Refresh Rate

• Resolution

• Brightness

• Contrast Ratio

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 __________ refers to the number of times per second a monitor is redrawn.

• Refresh Rate

• Resolution

• Brightness

• Contrast Ratio

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 __________ is the amount of light that is being emitted from a display device, measured in lumens.

• Refresh Rate

• Resolution

• Brightness

• Contrast Ratio

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The _____________ is defined as the ratio between the brightest color (white) and the darkest color (black).

• Refresh Rate

• Resolution

• Brightness

• Contrast Ratio

Multiple Choice

Which of the following display types use noble gases, such as xenon and neon?

• Plasma

• LCD

• CRT

• OLED

Multiple Choice

Which printer type is ideal for large print jobs with primarily text only on the pages?

• impact

• thermal

• Laser

• ink jet

Multiple Choice

Which of the following printer types uses an imaging drum?

• Laser

• Impact

• Inkjet

• Thermal

Multiple Choice

In a laser printer, which of the following components uses heat to apply the toner onto the page?

• Fuser assembly

• Pickup roller

• Transfer roller

• Imaging drum

Multiple Choice

Your office needs a printer that can print on carbon-type multipart forms. What technology should you use?

• Impact

• Inkjet

• Laser

• Thermal

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What kind of printer is likely to come with a duplex assembly?

• Inkjet

• Laser

• Both

• Neither

Multiple Choice

You need to replace a receipt printer for the point-of-sale unit at a company retail location. Which printer technology should you investigate?

• Impact

• Inkjet

• Laser

• Thermal

Multiple Choice

Which printer sharing method doesn't require the printer to be connected to a network or a host computer connection?

• bluetooth

• Cloud

• Ethernet

• USB

Multiple Choice

On which printer technology is physical print head wear the biggest concern?

• Inkjet

• Impact

• Laser

• Thermal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of RAM can be used in a dual channel configuration?

• SDRAM

• RAMBUS

• DDR

• DIMM

Multiple Choice

DDR-3 SDRAM is not compatible with DDR-2 because of differences in notch locations.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which type of memory module is used in laptops and other small devices? Choose the best response.

• DIMM

• RIMM

• SIMM

• SODIMM

Open Ended

What is a negative aspect of SSD drives

Poll

What is a safer medium to back up data?

• HDD

• SSD

• Optical Drives

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of solid-state drives over magnetic hard drives? Choose the best response.

• Larger capacities available

• Less expensive per byte

• Faster boot and access speeds

• No maximum read/write limit

Multiple Select

Which drives are likely to have jumpers you need to set before installation? Choose all that apply.

• IDE

• Parallel SCSI

• SATA

• Serial SCSI

Multiple Select

You've purchased a DVD+RW drive. What actions do you expect it should be able to do? Choose all that apply.

• Read Blu-Ray discs

• Read CDs

• Write Blu-Ray discs

• Write CDs

• Record Rewrite DVDs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the only place where initial boot settings can be configured?

• CMOS

• BIOS

• MBR

• HAL

Multiple Choice

Which storage method stores data sequentially? Choose the best response.

• Compact Flash

• Magnetic Tape

• Secure Digital Card

• USB Flash memory

Open Ended

Name three means of accessing Disk Management in Windows

Multiple Choice

True/False. The partition that Windows files are installed on must use a NTFS file system.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

User “Axel” is using Windows installed to a hard disk with a single partition using the default settings. When trying to save a document, what would the file path look like?

• C:\Users\Axel\Documents

• C:\\Users\Axel\Documents

•  D:\Users\Documents\Axel

• D:\\Users\Documents\Axel

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When working in a document, user “Axel” wants to save a slightly modified version. What would Axel do to accomplish this?

• Save

• Share

• Save as

• Export

Multiple Choice

The “system root” contains which of the following?

• Drivers

• Logs

• System and Registry files (System 32 subfolder)

• Add-in Applications

• all the above

Multiple Choice

True/False. In Windows 10, libraries are used to provide easy access to various documents in different places.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A file with a TIFF extension, would house which type of data?

• Audio

• Image

• Video

• Text

Multiple Choice

A file archive containing other files in a compressed format is which of the following?

• ZIF

• ZIP

• EXE

• PDF

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true? (Select 2.)

• Subfolders of different folders may have the same name

• Subfolders of the same folder may have the same name

• File names are not case aware

• Folder and file names are case aware

Multiple Select

Files store which type of data?

• Text

• Compressed

• Binary

• Analog

Multiple Choice

True/False. Flash drives work just like a Recycle Bin in that when you delete a file from it, it’s not permanently deleted.

• True

• False