PC Pro Chapter 3

Which cabling type would a technician use to connect a cable modem to the wall outlet?

• Cat 5e

• Multi-mode fiber

• Cat 6a

• RG-6

Which type of cable should be used to connect the satellite television signal to an HD 4K flat screen TV?

• RG-6

• RG-59

• BNC

• F-type

In which situation would it be most justified to invest in a Cat 6a cable instead of a Cat 6 cable?

• The work area has a lot of electromagnetic interference (EMI).

• The cable needs to be run through a raised floor.

• Users will be streaming a lot of video.

• Users will be doing a lot of high-resolution printing.

Which cable should a technician use when running a network above a dropped ceiling that is also used for ventilation and requires Gigabit Ethernet speeds?

• Riser-rated Cat 5e

• Plenum-rated multimode fiber

• Riser-rated RG-58

• Plenum-rated Cat 6a

What is a major benefit that Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) provides over Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)?

• Lower cost

• Ability to install longer cable lengths

• Greater resistance to interference

• Safer for installations in overhead ceiling spaces

What steps must be taken for a Micro-ATX motherboard to work in an ATX case?

• No additional steps are necessary. You can install the Micro-ATX motherboard in the ATX case.

• Drill new holes in the Micro-ATX motherboard to match the mounting hole pattern in the ATX case.

• Drill new holes in the ATX case to match the mounting hole pattern in the Micro-ATX motherboard.

• Return the motherboard and replace it with an ATX form factor motherboard, as the Micro-ATX motherboard does not fit without modifying the case.

What is the best method for using a newly purchased card that does not fit due to its height?

• Use an expanded case to accommodate the height of the newly purchased card.

• Use a riser card to allow the new card to be installed parallel to the motherboard.

• Use a FireWire card to allow the new card to be installed parallel to the motherboard.

• Use a parallel card to allow the new card to be installed parallel to the motherboard.

What is the purpose of the north bridge chipset?

• The chip that controls the audio.

• The chip that controls the PCI bus.

• The chip that controls all of the USB ports.

• The chip that controls the system BIOS.

What object should be placed between the motherboard and the system case when installing a motherboard?

• Heat spreaders

• Support manual

• Standoffs

• Fans

Which hardware devices regenerate a signal out of all connected ports without examining the frame or packet contents?

• Router

• Repeater

• Switch

• Bridge