ITE Chapter 3 Part 3

A technician is assembling a new computer. Which two components are often easier to install before mounting the motherboard in the case? (Choose two.)

• CPU

• memory

• NIC

• Sound Card

• video card

Which two components are commonly replaced when a computer system with a newer motherboard is being upgraded? (Choose two.)

• RAM

• hard disk drive

• CPU

• optical drive

• CMOS battery

A user reports that every morning when a particular computer is turned on, the configuration settings on that computer have to be reset. What action should be taken to remedy this situation?

• Replace the motherboard.

• Replace the CMOS battery.

• Move the jumpers,

• Upgrade the BIOS.

What are two reasons for installing a second hard disk drive inside an existing computer? (Choose two.)

• to support a RAID array

• to store BIOS configuration settings

• to store the system swap file

• to increase CPU speed

• to allow access to a secondary display output

When should a technician use unsigned drivers for newly installed computer hardware?

• if the unsigned driver is the most current driver available

• if the original installation media is not available

• if the source of the drivers is trusted by the technician

• if the Windows installation media does not contain a valid signed driver

What computer component is often required to allow a single computer to use two monitors simultaneously?

• an extra power supply

• a second video adapter card

• an extra USB connection

• a KVM switch

A technician notices that half of the memory slots on a motherboard are colored differently from the other half. Which technology is probably implemented on this system?

• virtualization

• ECC

• dual channeling

• double-sided