PC Assembly Quiz

Which two pieces of information are needed before selecting a power supply? (Choose two.)

• the type of CPU

• the form factor of the case

• the installed operating system

• the total wattage of all components

• the voltage requirements of peripheral devices

What should be done prior to the installation of RAM onto the motherboard?

• Consult the motherboard documentation or website of the manufacturer to ensure that the RAM is compatible with the motherboard.

• Change the voltage selector to meet with the voltage specification of the RAM.

• Ensure the memory expansion slot tabs are in the locked position before inserting the RAM module.

• Populate the center memory slots first before inserting the new RAM.

Which adapter card in a PC would provide data fault tolerance?

• SD card

• I/O card

• capture card

• RAID card

What is a possible hardware upgrade that can be used to add more storage space to a modern smartphone?

• microSD

• hard disk

• CompactFlash

• USB flash drive

What is the significance of the 550W in the 6th item (Zoltz 550W)?

• motherboard speed

• RAM speed

• output power

• input power

Refer to the exhibit. A technician is installing a second SATA hard drive. Which section of the motherboard will be used to connect the SATA cable?

• section A

• section B

• section C

• section D

Which SATA internal hard drive form factor is most often used in a tower computer?

• 2.25 inch (5.7 cm)

• 2.5 inch (6.4 cm)

• 3.5 inch (8.9 cm)

• 5.25 inch (13.3 cm)

A technician is being asked to move a heavy industrial printer. Which safety technique is recommended for this situation?

• Bend at the knees when lifting.

• Remove paper and all sources of ink before moving.

• Use a pulley.

• Wear safety goggles.

What should a technician do before working on a computer?

• Remove all cables except the power cable.

• Ensure that the computer is free of viruses.

• Remove any watch and jewelry.

• Check the surrounding area for trip hazards.

A technician needs to buy a replacement adapter for a department computer. Which type of adapter requires the technician to consider a DSP?

• capture

• graphics

• sound

• storage