Quiz 02.02

Which of the following is an input device?

• Touchscreen

• Monitor

• Speaker

• USB port

Keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones, and printers are collectively referred to as ____________.

• Add-ins

• Equipment

• Peripherals

• Attachments

Which type of connector is commonly used for keyboards and mice?

• XLR

• USB

• RCA

• TRS

A customer has brought a computer in to be repaired. He said he thinks that the sound card has stopped working because no audio is produced when music, video, or DVDs are played.

Which troubleshooting step should you take first? (Select two.)

• Replace the sound card with a known-good spare.

• Verify that the volume isn't muted.

• Verify that speakers are plugged into the correct jack and are powered on.

• Verify that no IRQ or I/O port address conflicts exist between the card and other devices in the system.

• Download and install the latest sound card drivers.

You are troubleshooting a malfunctioning notebook computer. Nothing appears on the LED display when the system is powered on.

Which of the following is the BEST step to try first?

• Plug in an external monitor

• Calibrate the battery

• Replace the video card

• Replace the motherboard

Which connector on the back of a computer is used to attach a mouse to a modern PC system?

• USB B

• Mini-DIN

• USB A

• Low-density (two row), female DB-15

• RJ-45

Which kind of connector is pictured here?

• NEMA 5-15R

• LC/SC

• RJ-45

• USB

You are trying to connect a new USB device to your computer. You install the driver and then connect the device to an open USB port. The device does not work.

Which of the following troubleshooting steps is the BEST to try first?

• Try a different USB cable.

• Install a new USB controller card.

• Make sure the USB device is plugged in properly.

• Replace the USB device.

You have just connected a new USB device to your Windows system. You used the installation disc that came with the device to install the drivers needed to support the device. After the installation, the system frequently crashes when you try to access the new device.

Which of the following steps would MOST likely resolve this issue?

• Download and install the latest driver from the manufacturer's website.

• Replace the device itself.

• Remove and then reinstall the device.

• Run the Add Legacy Hardware wizard and manually configure the device.

Jeff has been asked to replace a monitor on a workstation. Which of the following device interfaces could he use to connect the new monitor?

• DVI

• UPS

• USB

• SSID