INSTALLING CPU ON MOTHERBOARD

You're about to install a new CPU, but your friend rushes in and grabs it straight out of the box. What’s the most important step you should take before handling it?

•       A. Turn on the computer to test if the CPU works.

•       B. Ground yourself to prevent static electricity      damage.

•       C. Immediately apply thermal paste before placing it in the socket.

• D. Take out the motherboard and start installing it outside the case.     

Imagine you're helping a friend install a CPU, and they grab it by the pins. What should you tell them?

• A. "Use a metal tool instead—it’s safer that way."

• B. "Hold it by the sides with both hands for a secure grip."

• C. "That’s perfect! The pins are strong enough to hold it like that."

•      D. "Always hold it by the corners, avoiding contact with the pins."

You're placing the CPU into the motherboard socket, but it doesn't seem to fit. What's the best approach?

•        A. Keep rotating it until it finally drops into place.

•        B. Push down firmly—it needs force to sit properly.

• C. Any orientation works, as long as it’s inside the       socket.

• D. Align the golden triangle on the CPU with the triangle on the motherboard socket.

You're helping a friend install a CPU, and they’re about to push down hard on the socket lever. What should you tell them?

•          A. "Use even, gentle pressure when locking the lever."

•         B. "Press as hard as you can to make sure it’s in place."

• C. "Apply pressure unevenly to avoid damaging one side."

•         D. "Leave the socket lever unlocked; it doesn’t really  matter."

Your little cousin asks why you're standing on a special mat and wearing a wrist strap while building your PC. How do you explain the importance of a static-free environment?

• A. "It makes installation go much faster."

• B. "It helps keep my workspace neat and tidy."

•        C. "It prevents my files from getting deleted accidentally."

•        D. "It protects delicate components from static electricity        damage."