Computer Servicing Ch 1-3 Review

Type of memory that can be reprogrammed.

• EEPROM
• RAM
• PROM
• DIMM

Which piece of information is needed before selecting a power supply?

• the type of CPU
• the form factor of the case
• the installed operating system
• the voltage requirements of peripheral devices

Which of these is not an output device?

• monitor
• projector
• headphones
• fingerprint scanner

What does a USB port have that other ports don't?

• provides power
• data rate of 920 Mb/sec
• can add 255 devices
• low speed and high speed mode

What danger is posed to a technician by opening a power supply even after it has been unplugged for an extended period of time?

• shock from stored high voltage
• burns from hot components
• exposure to heavy metals
• poisoning from toxic fumes

Which of these is an input device?

• headphones
• keyboard
• speakers
• printer

Which term refers to the technique of increasing the speed of a processor from the specified value of its manufacturer?

• throttling
• multitasking
• overclocking
• hyperthreading

Which term refers to the technique of decreasing the speed of a processor from the specified value of its manufacturer?

• throttling
• multitasking
• overclocking
• hyperthreading

Which is a factor that must be considered when choosing a computer case other than form factor?

• the size of the monitor
• the speed of the memory
• the number of internal drive locations
• the number of LED indicators at the front of the case

A technician looks at a motherboard and sees a 24-pin connector. What component would connect to the motherboard through the use of this 24-pin connector?

• power supply
• video card
• PATA optical drive
• SATA drive