Chapter 5

If you need to recover data off a system that won't boot, install the drive in a working system.

• true
• false

To move a hard drive to another computer for the purposes of accessing the data, you always need to first physically install it in a drive bay.

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• false

A clicking noise coming from a system could indicate that a hard drive is failing.

• true
• false

What is an indication that an inadequate power supply is the source of an intermittent problem?

• the power supply whines when you first turn on the system
• you don't see any indicator lights or fans spinning
• BIOS loses its date and time settings
• the system tries to boot from the wrong device

Which of the following is NOT a solution to an overheating problem?

• verify that cables are not obstructing airflow
• remove the covers from empty expansion slots
• be sure the case is not sitting on a carpet
• remove dust from the power supply, vents, and cooler fans

A missing standoff could create what potential problem?

• a short on the motherboard
• the computer boots, but can't connect to the network
• data is deleted from the hard drive
• you see lines on the video monitor

What component of a motherboard is not considered to be a field replaceable unit?

• processor
• RAM
• CMOS battery
• chipset

What should you do if the system continually reboots and you can't read the error message produced on a blue screen?

• press F8 as Windows starts up
• press Pause so you can see the screen output
• press Ctrl+Print Screen to print the screen output
• press Esc as soon as you see the blue screen

What Intel socket recommends the use of a liquid cooling system?

• LGA1150
• LGA1151
• LGA1750
• LGA2011

If you see an error message that reads "Processor thermal trip error", what is the likely problem?

• the power supply is inadequate
• the processor has overheated
• the processor has failed
• a memory module might be bad