2.2.18 Lesson Review

What is the primary function of a capture card?

• To increase the graphics processing power of a computer

• To record or stream video input from various sources

• To generate an output signal for a monitor

• To serve as a primary video card in gaming computers

The CEO of your small company has asked you to connect his laptop computer to the small conference room LED TV. The CEO will be showing a new promotional video that demonstrates the new company strategy through images and sound. Which of the following cable types would work BEST for connecting his laptop to the display?

• VGA

• DVI

• Composite

• HDMI

Which connector is part of the system case and connects to header pins on the motherboard?

• SATA power

• 8-pin EPS12V

• 24-pin ATX power

• Power switch

What distinguishes the M.2 interface from SATA regarding power requirements?

• The M.2 interface requires a separate Molex connector for power.

• The M.2 interface supplies power over the bus.

• The M.2 interface requires a SATA power cable for functionality.

• The M.2 interface only supports low-power devices that do not require an external power source.

You are in the process of installing a motherboard in a system case. Which of the following objects should you place between the motherboard and the system case?

• Standoffs

• Fans

• Support manual

• Passive heat sink

• Heat spreaders

Which of the following expansion buses uses a point-to-point dedicated connection and provides a serial full-duplex method of transmission?

• VESA local bus

• PCI

• PCI-X

• AGP

• PCIe

Why is thermal paste applied when installing a CPU?

• To improve heat transfer between the CPU and the heat sink

• To secure the CPU in its socket

• To allow the CPU to operate at a higher voltage

• To increase the electrical connection between the CPU and the motherboard

How does the type of motherboard affect a computer system?

• It allows any CPU model to be installed.

• It limits the number of software applications that can run.

• It determines the CPU speed.

• It affects the range of devices and adapter cards that can be installed.

You decided to upgrade your PC with a faster processor. To do this, you ordered a new motherboard over the internet that supports the processor that you want to use. When the motherboard arrives, you discover that the motherboard uses the Micro-ATX form factor. Your current case is an ATX mid-tower with a standard ATX motherboard inside. Which steps must you take for the Micro-ATX motherboard to work in the ATX case?

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

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

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

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

What should be done when disassembling a computer to ensure correct reconnection of header connectors?

• Match connectors based on color alone.

• Only refer to the labels on the wires.

• Ignore the orientation of connectors because they fit only one way.

• Document the position and orientation of connectors.