QUIZ #2 - Computer Assembly Procedure

The first step should be performed in computer assembly is to prepare the __________.

• device drivers 

• workplace

• motherboard 

• grounding protection

Refer to the illustration. In which section of the motherboard would the ATX power connector be installed?

You finished assembling your PC and are now installing the operating system. Suddenly you hear a sound similar to a siren coming from the PC speaker and five seconds later the PC shuts down and doesn’t turn on anymore. What could be the reason for this?

• The CPU overheated.

• The motherboard has just burned.

• The RAM is not properly installed. 

• The CPU fan is disconnected from the power supply.

All of the following statements are TRUE about CPU and heat sink installation EXCEPT

• Place the CPU by forcing it into the socket.

• Tighten the heat sink assembly retainers to secure the assembly in place.

• Apply a small amount of thermal compound to the CPU and spread it evenly.

• Align the CPU so that the connection 1 indicator is lined up with pin 1 on the CPU socket.

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of heat sink on a processor?

• It generates cooler air into the computer to cool the hot circuitry.

• It pull cooler air into the computer to cool the hot circuitry.

• It delivers the cold air inside the computer.

• It carries heat away from the CPU.

It is advisable to plug in the power cable after you have connected all other cables in order to avoid ________________. 

• electrocution

• damages in the computer

• overheating of the CPU

• the build-up of the static electricity in the body

SATA power connectors use a 15-pin connector to connect to hard disk drives, optical drives, or any devices that have a SATA power socket. What does the acronym SATA stand for?

• Serial Advanced Technology Access

• Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

• Serial Advanced Technology Application

• Serial Advanced Technology Architecture

Which of the following should be done in the opening the outer shell or case?

• Unplug all the cables and wires that are connected to the system unit.

• Unplug the ribbon at the back of the drive.

• Remove directly the side panels using knife.

• Unscrew the screws at the back of the computer.

When installing a power supply, make sure that all of the screws are used and that they are overly tightened.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following shows the correct steps in computer assembly?