TestOut PC Pro - 3.13 Cooling

Which of the following will ensure optimal system cooling? (Select three.)

• Bundle cables together and secure unused cables to the case.

• Leave space between the case and any walls or obstructions.

• Remove unused expansion slot covers to increase air flow.

• Keep the ambient temperature below 80 degrees F.

• Stack hard drives next to each other.

A computer was brought into your help desk center for repair. You have been told that it randomly locks up. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this issue?

• Failing network adapter

• Loose monitor cable

• Faulty mouse or keyboard

• Overheated processor

You have a system that has been overheating. Which of the following actions will NOT help to keep the system cool?

• Installing a water cooling system.

• Installing heat spreaders and heat sinks on internal components.

• Adding thermal paste or a thermal pad between the CPU and the heat sink.

• Removing the case side panel.

• Cleaning off the inside of the computer case.

Which of the following thermal solutions might you find on memory modules?

• Liquid cooling

• Active heat sink

• Passive heat sink

• Surface area dissipation

Which of the following characteristics accurately describes passive heat sinks?

• Used by liquid-based cooling systems

• More efficient than active heat sinks

• Used on high-end video cards

• More reliable than active heat sinks (Correct Answer)

Where should you apply the thermal paste when installing a processor?

• Between the heat sink and fan

• Between the heat sink and CPU

• Between the motherboard and CPU

• Between the CPU and fan

You have just finished upgrading the CPU in your desktop system. After running the system for about 10 minutes, the system locks up and automatically restarts. Which of the following is the BEST first steps in troubleshooting the problem? (Select two.) - Check the CPU fan power. - Remove any unneeded components and run the system. - Replace the power supply. - Check the power supply voltage switch. - Make sure the heat sink is properly mounted and has thermal paste.

• Check the CPU fan power.

• Remove any unneeded components and run the system.

• Replace the power supply.

• Check the power supply voltage switch.

• Make sure the heat sink is properly mounted and has thermal paste.

Match the cooling system types on the left with the appropriate characteristics and uses on the right.

Used for cooling high-end video cards​ (a)  

Has no fan attached to the heat sink​ (b)  

Used for cooling high-end gaming computers​ ​ (c)  

Exhausts hot air out of the back of the case​ (d)  

• Active heat sink
• Passive heat sink
• Liquid cooling
• Power supply

Match the cooling system types on the left with the appropriate characteristics and uses.​

• Active heat sink

• Used for cooling CPUs​

• Liquid cooling

• Used for cooling memory modules​

• Active heat sink

• Has a fan attached to the heat sink​

• Passive heat sink

• Used for cooling high-performance systems​

What is the correct order for installing a processor for proper cooling?

• Heat sink, CPU, thermal paste, fan

• CPU, heat sink, thermal paste, fan

• CPU, thermal paste, heat sink, fan

• Thermal paste, CPU, heat sink, fan