Computer Hardware

What are two settings that can be modified in the BIOS setup program. (Choose two.)

• enabling and disabling devices

• boot order

• swap file size

• device drivers

• drive partition size

Which hardware upgrade would allow the processor in a gaming PC to provide the optimal gaming performance?

• large amounts of fast RAM

• liquid cooling

• a high capacity external hard drive

• a fast EIDE drive

Which term refers to the technique of increasing the speed of a processor from the specified value of its manufacturer?

• hyperthreading

• overclocking

• throttling

• multitasking

Which specialized computer component would be most important for a workstation built for audio and video editing?

• a specialized video card

• a high speed wireless adapter

• a liquid CPU cooling system

• a TV tuner card

Which website should a technician consult to find instructions for updating the BIOS on a computer?

• case manufacturer

• CPU manufacturer

• motherboard manufacturer

• operating system developer

What indicates that the charge on the CMOS battery could be getting low?

• The computer fails to boot.

• Performance while accessing files on the hard drive is slow.

• The computer time and date are incorrect.

• A beep error code occurs during POST.

Where is the saved BIOS configuration data stored?

• cache

• hard drive

• RAM

• CMOS

What is this image?

• SSD M.2 storage

• RAM memory

• Heat sink

• CPU

• Graphics card

Which definition describes the term "overclocking"?

• modifying the motherboard clocking crystal to increase the timing signals

• changing the bus speed of the motherboard to increase the speed of attached adaptors

• replacing slower SDRAM with faster memory

• increasing the speed of the CPU beyond the recommendations of the manufacturer

Which hardware upgrade would allow the processor in a gaming PC to provide the optimal gaming performance for the CPU?

• large amounts of fast RAM

• liquid/water cooling

• a high capacity external hard drive

• a fast EIDE drive