PC Maintenance Chapter 02 Part 01

Which components are connected to the motherboard using a SATA cable during PC assembly? ( Choose more than 1 answer )

• Hard drives (HDDs)

• Solid-state drives (SSDs)

• Optical drives (such as CD/DVD/Blu-ray drives)

• GPU Card

• Network Interface Card

SATA stands for ______ ________ Technology Attachment.

(a)  

Which of the following statements about VGA and HDMI connectors are true?

• VGA is an analog video connector

• HDMI carries both digital video and audio signals

• HDML carries the same video information as DVI

• VGA carries the same video information as DVI

What are the benefits of using a monitor with a higher refresh rate? ( Choose more than 1)

• Smoother motion

• Reduced motion blur

• Improved responsiveness

• Uses lesser Power

What does BIOS mean in a computer?

(a)  

A small company is considering replacing their inkjet printer with a laser printer. What are the disadvantages of laser printers?

• High initial cost (High start-up cost)

• Toner cartridges can be expensive

• High level of maintenance

• High Print Volume

Which type of motherboard expansion slot sends data one bit at a time over a serial bus?

• PCIe

• HDMI

• AGP

• SATA

How does a technician protect the internal components of a computer against ESD?

Answer explanation

By grounding the internal components via attachment to the case.

Key points about ESD protection:

• Wrist strap: The most crucial tool, it connects the technician to the ground, allowing any static charge to safely discharge. 

• Anti-static mat: Provides a surface to work on that prevents static buildup. 

• Grounding the computer: Before working inside, touch an unpainted metal part of the computer to ensure your body is at the same electrical potential. 

Which of the following are consider as OUTPUT devices?

• Printer

• Touch Screen Monitor

• Projector

• Web Camera

Which of the following are consider as INPUT devices?

• Keyboard

• Touch Screen Monitor

• Projector

• Web Camera