Comptia A+ Hardware

What does the acronym RAM mean?

• Reduced Access Memory

• Redundant Access Module

• Random Access Memory

• Random Access Module

• Really Awesome Memory

What would be the purpose of installing an eSATA expansion card in your system?

• To boost the performance of an internal hard drive

• To allow for universal connectivity to any type of display device

• To provide a connection for an external storage device

• To allow you to boost the RAM of the system without physically installing internal memory modules.

• To impress the neighbors and loved ones, obviously.

My friend Joe wants to add another hard drive to his computer. What should he check to make sure his system will support it?

• CPU

• RAM

• Expansion slots

• PSU

If your computer runs low on RAM, what will it use instead?

• Optical drive

• Virtual memory

• Cache

• SSD

When you turn on your computer, it tells you that it does not have the time and date set and asks you to enter setup. What likely needs to be replaced?

• Time controller

• CPU

• CMOS battery

• BIOS chip

A user named Monika wants to upgrade the memory in her laptop. What memory form factor will she need?

• SODIMM

• DIMM

• DDR3

• DDR2

Which of the following is faster than RAM

• HHD

• CACHE

• BD-ROM

• SSD

You just installed more memory in your computer, but it’s not recognized. Your friend suggests you upgrade your BIOS.what’s the best way to do this?

• Order a new BIOS chip from the motherboard manufacturer

• Flash the BIOS

• Order a new BIOS chip from the memory manufacturer

• You can’t upgrade a BIOS

Which component inside a computer produces the most heat

• PSU

• GPU

• RAM

• CPU

What can be accessed from the BIOS?

• POST

• Boot Order

• Services

• Command Prompt