Review of A+ 1101 Part 1

What should you do after successfully repairing a machine?

• Do nothing; your job is done

• Admonish the user for causing so much work for the IT department.

• Document your findings.

• Lock it down so the user can't cause the same problem again.

Which tool helps you avoid accidental static discharge by keeping you at the same electrical potential as the computer on which you're working?

• Antistatic spray

• Antistatic bag

• Antistatic wrist strap

• Phillips-head screwdriver

What is the function of the address bus in the PC?

• The address bus enables the CPU to communicate with the memory controller chip.

• The address bus enables the memory controller chip to communicate with the RAM.

• The address bus provides a channel for the flow of data and commands between the CPU and RAM.

• The address bus enables the CPU to access registers.

Which of the following form factors dominates the PC industry?

• AT

• ATX

• ITX

• BTX

What two companies dominate the chipset market? (Select Two.)

• AMD

• Intel

• NVIDIA

• SiS

When Jane proudly displayed her new motherboard, the senior tech scratched his beard and asked. "What kind of northbridge does it have?" What could he possibly be asking about?

• The PCI slot

• The PCIe slot

• The chipset

• The USB controller

What is the proper voltage for a U.S. electrical outlet?

• -120V

• 120 V

• 60V

• 0V

What sort of power connector do better video cards require?

• Mini

• PCIe

• SATA

• Molex

Why is it a good idea to ensure that the slot covers on your computer case are all covered?

• Trick Question!! Leaving a slot uncovered doesn't hurt anything

• To maintain good airflow inside your case

• To help keep dust and smoke out of your case

• Both B and C are correct reasons.

What is the maximum cable length for USB 2.0

• 1.2 meters

• 1.2 yards

• 5 meters

• 5 feet