CMO Practice Quiz Competency 1.3 - Part 1

Which consideration would be of the greatest importance when building a workstation that will run multiple virtual machines?

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  amount of RAM

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  water cooling

• powerful video card

• high-end sound card

Which component is commonly replaced when a computer system with a newer motherboard is being upgraded?

• adapter card

• CMOS battery

• optical drive

• hard disk drive

What is a reason for installing a second hard disk drive inside an existing computer?

• to support a RAID array

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  to increase CPU speed

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  to allow access to a secondary display output

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  to store BIOS configuration settings

A technician has just finished assembling a new computer. When the computer is powered up for the first time, the POST discovers a problem. How does the POST indicate the error?

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  The LED on the front of the computer case flashes a number of times.

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  It places an error message in the BIOS.

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  It locks the keyboard.

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  It issues a number of short beeps.

What is a function of the BIOS?

• enables a computer to connect to a network

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  provides temporary data storage for the CPU

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  performs a check on all internal components

• provides graphic capabilities for games and applications

A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At which point must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program?

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  before the computer is powered on

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  during the Windows load process

• during the POST

• after the POST, but before Windows starts to load

How does an inline UPS protect computer equipment against electrical power brownouts and blackouts?

• by grounding excess electrical voltage

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  by using a battery to supply a constant level of voltage

• by switching from main power to a standby power source

• by stopping the flow of voltage to the computer

Which condition refers to a reduced voltage level of AC power that lasts for an extended period of time?

• brownout

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  sag

• spike

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  surge

How should a technician dispose of an empty inkjet printer cartridge?

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  Refill it.

• Throw it away.

• Give it back to the customer.

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  Follow local regulations for disposal.

What makes CRT monitor disposal dangerous for a technician who is handling the disposal?

• potential breathing hazards

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  potential explosive materials

• potential residual high voltage

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  potential health-damaging chemicals