Exam 1 Review 3

When Windows recognizes a new device, where will it typically appear?

• Device Manager
• Desktop
• C:WindowsSystemDevices
• Recycle Bin

Which component in a typical power supply is responsible for dissipating heat?

• Heat sink
• P1 connector
• Fan
• AC adapter

Which component on a motherboard is responsible for managing the main memory?

• CMOS jumper
• DRAM controller
• MCC
• DDR5L

Which feature of modern CPUs allows them to execute multiple operating systems concurrently on a single machine?

• Dynamic Frequency Scaling
• Branch Prediction
• Superscalar Execution
• Hardware Virtualization Support

Which of the following is least likely to be a symptom of a failing motherboard or processor?

• The system starts to boot but then shuts down
• The power button on the tower ceases to work
• An error message appears during the boot process
• Occasional Windows or hard drive errors occur

Which of the following tools or equipment should you avoid using when working with a power supply?

• Screwdriver
• Connectors
• Motherboard
• Antistatic Wrist Strap

Which RAID level involves data mirroring between drives to enhance reliability?

• JBOD
• RAID 0
• RAID 1
• RAID 5

Which Solid State Drive (SSD) form factor directly connects to a dedicated socket on the motherboard?

• M.2
• 3.5 inch
• 2.5 inch
• eSATA

Which specialized DDR3 variant operates at 1.35 volts, reducing power consumption?

• DDR3L
• DDR4
• Dual-Channel
• Double-Sided

Which statement accurately describes the role of a PC power supply?

• A PC power supply converts wattage to voltage
• A PC power supply converts voltage to wattage
• A PC power supply converts AC to DC
• A PC power supply converts DC to AC