IT Essentials v7.0 Chapter 1 Exam Study Guide

Which two PC components communicate with the CPU through the Southbridge chipset? (Choose two.)

• 64-bit gigabit Ethernet adapter

• hard drive

• RAM

• video card

Which three devices are considered output devices? (Choose three.)

• mouse

• monitor

• fingerprint scanner

• headphones

• printer

Which action can reduce the risk of ESD damage when computer equipment is being worked on?

• Working on a grounded antistatic mat

• moving cordless phones away from the work area

• keeping the computer plugged into a surge protector

• lowering the humidity level in the work area

Which statement describes Augmented Reality (AR) technology?

• It superimposes images and audio over the real world in real time.

• The headset closes off any ambient light to users.

• It always requires a headset.

• It does not provide users with immediate access to information about their real surroundings.

Which port allows for the transmission of high definition video using the DisplayPort protocol?

• DVI

• VGA

• RCA

• Thunderbolt

Refer to the exhibit. How is the connector used in a PC?

• to connect disk drives

• to supply power to various internal components

• to connect legacy floppy drives

• to connect optical drives

How are the internal components of a computer protected against ESD?

• by using computer cases made out of plastic or aluminum

• by unplugging the computer after use

• by using multiple fans to move warm air through the case

• by grounding the internal components via attachment to the case.

Which motherboard form factor has the smallest footprint for use in thin client devices?

• Mini-ATX

• ITX

• Micro-ATX

• ATX

A network administrator currently has three servers and needs to add a fourth, but does not have enough room for an additional monitor and keyboard. Which device allows the administrator to connect all the servers to a single monitor and keyboard?

• PS/2 hub

• touch screen monitor

• KVM switch

• USB switch

• UPS

A technician wants to replace a failing power supply on a high-end gaming computer. Which form factor should the technician be looking for?

• AT

• ATX12V

• ATX

• EPS12V