INHW Test (Q1) - ICT2-1

You are looking at a female TRS connector on the computer.

Which device uses this connector?

• Joystick

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Speaker

You have purchased a new LED monitor for your computer. On the back of the monitor, you see the following port (pictured above).

Which type of cable should you use to connect the monitor to your computer?

• VGA cable

• DVI cable

• DisplayPort cable

• HDMI cable

You are providing telephone support for a user who is trying to connect a computer to a projector. You know that the projector only has a VGA port.

How would you describe the connector that the user should look for?

• Rectangular with one beveled corner

• Round with 6 pins

• D-shaped with 25 pins

• D-shaped with 15 pins

You are helping a customer over the phone. The customer needs to connect a monitor that uses a digital interface. Which port should you instruct her to look for on the back of her PC?

• SVGA DB-15 3-row

• USB

• Serial DB-15

• DVI

The CEO of your small company has asked you to connect his laptop computer to the small conference room LED TV. The CEO will be showing a new promotional video that demonstrates the new company strategy through images and sound.

Which of the following cable types would work BEST for connecting his laptop to the display?

• DVI

• VGA

• Composite

• HDMI

To prevent ESD when replacing internal computer components, you attach an anti-static wrist strap to your wrist. Where should the other end be fastened? (Select TWO.)

• Anti-static mat

• Screw on the wall power outlet

• Metal area on the computer case

• Ground wire on the power supply

• Ground wire on the wall power outlet

Which of the following will help reduce the threat of static discharge when working on computer hardware? (Select TWO.)

• Remain in physical contact with the server chassis at all times.

• Touch the leads on the PC components with your finger to dissipate any static charge.

• Leave the system plugged into a grounded wall outlet.

• Place your hardware on an insulating layer of 1/4 inch Styrofoam.

• Store unused components in static shielding bags.

A technician works in a factory where there is a significant amount of EMI (electromagnetic interference) emissions. Due to this EMI, several of the computers that control the factory's manufacturing machines are unable to communicate with the network.

Which of the following network cabling options would be the BEST for reestablishing network communications?

• Cat 5e

• Fiber optic

• Coaxial

• Cat 7

The fan in a 450-Watt power supply is malfunctioning. What action should you take?

• Do not service the computer until the CPU fan also fails.

• Remove and replace the power supply.

• Open the power supply and replace the defective fan unit.

• Open the power supply and oil the fan.

What is the purpose of an MSDS?

• To prevent dust from accumulating on electrical equipment.

• To protect service technicians from large voltages.

• To monitor the potential for electrostatic discharge.

• To document how to safely handle and dispose of hazardous materials.