Under which three of the following conditions would you be inclined to flash (update) the BIOS/UEFI?

• Errors are displayed when you are trying to install a new OS

• When an error message indicates the OS is not found

• When a new version of the BIOS/UEFI is made available

• You want to incorporate new features on the motherboard

• When you want to upgrade the central processing unit

Kai needs to compile information on the motherboard brand and model for a few computers running important applications. He does not have the motherboard manuals. How can he obtain the information with relative ease?

• Enter the msinfo32.exe command in Windows

• Open the Control Panel then Device Manager

• Access the BIOS/UEFI and print a summary report

• Power down, open the case, and take a picture

Brandon purchased a new processor online for an upgrade. When he purchased the processor, he made sure that it used the same socket his computer's motherboard used. But he did not check to see whether the motherboard chipset was compatible. What will happen if you install a processor on a motherboard that can fit the socket but is the wrong chipset?

• Damage to both the processor and the motherboard.

• The computer will work fine.

• The computer will power on but will fail POST.

• You will not be able install the processor in the wrong motherboard.

When you build a computer from parts, you usually start by deciding on which two components?

• video card

• processor

• motherboard

• RAM

• case

You are installing a 1.5 TB hard drive in a computer. What two methods could you use to partition the hard drive?

• Extended Partitioning Scheme (EPS)

• Master Boot Record (MBR)

• Standard Partition Layout (SPL)

• GUID Partition Table (GPT)

• BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)

What two different power-on passwords can be set to lock down a computer from unauthorized access?

• supervisor password

• email password

• screen saver password

• Windows password

• user password

What type of socket ensures that even force is applied when a processor is being installed in the socket?

• ZIF

• FM2

• LGA

• AM3

PCIe slots have designations that represent the number of lanes used to carry data. Which of the following is a valid designation?

• x1

• x4

• x8

• x16

• All of these choices

What is the maximum throughput speed of PCI Express Version 6.0 using 16 lanes?

• 16 GB/sec

• 32 GB/sec

• 63 GB/sec

• 126 GB/sec

At what point during the motherboard installation should you install the motherboard drivers?

• Before applying power for the first time

• After the POST successfully completes

• Only if you get a blue screen of death when Windows boots

• After Windows successfully boots without errors