CompTIA A+ 1001 Exam Prep

Kayden has asked for help with her laptop, complaining that it overheats too quickly and makes a loud rattling noise. You have established a theory that it has a bad fan. What is the next step you should take according to the troubleshooting theory?

• Replace the fan

• Document your findings

• Establish a plan of action

• Question Kayden more

How many levels of SRAM cache are in the traditional CPU?

• 4

• 1

• 3

• 5

Which is NOT a valid AMD CPU architecture?

• AM4

• TR4

• AM3+

• AM5

Which is NOT a valid Intel Socket Architecture?

• LGA 3022

• LGA 1366

• LGA 2066

• LGA 1151

How many pins does DDR4 RAM have?

• 240

• 288

• 244

• 224

What does an SPD do for RAM?

• Prevents errors in information transfer

• Makes the RAM go faster

• Give information about the RAM

• Capacitate power for the RAM

What type of RAM allows for error checking in information transfer?

• ECC RAM

• IEEE RAM

• DDR5 RAM

• Parity RAM

What can be accessed from the BIOS?

• POST

• Boot Order

• Services

• Command Prompt

Alfred has saved a password to his BIOS and has forgotten it. How can he reset the password to the system?

• Shunt CMOS jumpers to clear the CMOS memory

• Flash the BIOS

• Call the manufacturer for a reset code

• His system is locked forever

What battery is used to power CMOS?

• AAA

• AA

• CR2032

• 312 Type Batteries