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WorksheetsComputer Servicing Ch 1-3 Review
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 27mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Type of memory that can be reprogrammed.
a)
EEPROM
b)
RAM
c)
PROM
d)
DIMM
2.
Which piece of information is needed before selecting a power supply?
a)
the type of CPU
b)
the form factor of the case
c)
the installed operating system
d)
the voltage requirements of peripheral devices
3.
Which of these is not an output device?
a)
monitor
b)
projector
c)
headphones
d)
fingerprint scanner
4.
What does a USB port have that other ports don't?
a)
provides power
b)
data rate of 920 Mb/sec
c)
can add 255 devices
d)
low speed and high speed mode
5.
What danger is posed to a technician by opening a power supply even after it has been unplugged for an extended period of time?
a)
shock from stored high voltage
b)
burns from hot components
c)
exposure to heavy metals
d)
poisoning from toxic fumes
6.
Which of these is an input device?
a)
headphones
b)
keyboard
c)
speakers
d)
printer
7.
Which term refers to the technique of increasing the speed of a processor from the specified value of its manufacturer?
a)
throttling
b)
multitasking
c)
overclocking
d)
hyperthreading
8.
Which term refers to the technique of decreasing the speed of a processor from the specified value of its manufacturer?
a)
throttling
b)
multitasking
c)
overclocking
d)
hyperthreading
9.
Which is a factor that must be considered when choosing a computer case other than form factor?
a)
the size of the monitor
b)
the speed of the memory
c)
the number of internal drive locations
d)
the number of LED indicators at the front of the case
10.
A technician looks at a motherboard and sees a 24-pin connector. What component would connect to the motherboard through the use of this 24-pin connector?
a)
power supply
b)
video card
c)
PATA optical drive
d)
SATA drive
11.
Which type of memory is primarily used as cache memory?
a)
DRAM
b)
RAM
c)
ROM
d)
SRAM
12.
Which component controls the communications and interactions between the CPU and other components on the motherboard?
a)
RAM
b)
BIOS
c)
CMOS
d)
chipset
13.
Which type of interface was originally developed for high-definition televisions and is also popular to use with computers to connect audio and video devices?
a)
FireWire
b)
DVI
c)
HDMI
d)
VGA
14.
What type of connector can be used to connect an internal hard drive to the motherboard?
a)
SATA
b)
eSATA
c)
USB
d)
Thunderbolt
15.
What is the job of the case fan?
a)
Pull heat from CPU
b)
Pull heat from RAM
c)
Pull cool air into case
d)
Use water to cool inside of computer
16.
Which term is used to define the wires on a motherboard that move data from one part of a computer to another?
a)
bus
b)
I/O card
c)
bridge
d)
chipset
17.
When a new PC is being built, which component has the most influence when selecting the case and power supply?
a)
video card
b)
sound card
c)
hard disk type
d)
motherboard
18.
What is the function of the power supply?
a)
to convert AC power into a lower voltage DC power
b)
to convert AC power into a higher voltage DC power
c)
to convert DC power into a lower voltage AC power
d)
to convert DC power into a higher voltage AC power
19.
Firewire
a)
1394
b)
1284
c)
1324
d)
1294
20.
This technology provides redundancy.
a)
RAID
b)
PATA
c)
SCSI
d)
PRAM
21.
Which of these is a resolution setting?
a)
1280 x 800
b)
600 Mhz
c)
1000 Mbps
d)
9100 M
22.
Which type of CPU architecture uses fast short instructions?
a)
RISC
b)
CISC
c)
CPU
d)
IRQ
23.
Which type of expansion slot would you use to install a video or capture card?
a)
Microchannel Architecture
b)
Advanced Graphics Port
c)
Peripheral Component Interconnect-Express
d)
Extended Industry Standard Architecture
24.
What is the latest, non-volatile storage drive that uses less power and has fast access to data called?
a)
PATA
b)
SCSI
c)
SATA
d)
solid-state
25.
What makes solid state drives better than other drives?
a)
no moving parts
b)
larger storage
c)
encryption
d)
easier to use
26.
FireWire is also known as\:
a)
1284
b)
1394
c)
USB
d)
TMI
27.
What does the Northbridge control?
a)
video & audio
b)
ROM & memory
c)
controllers & video
d)
video & RAM
28.
Wirless NIC cards can go in PCI or ____________ internal slots.
a)
PCIe
b)
AGP
c)
DIMM
d)
USB
29.
What can I check to make sure I buy the right RAM to upgrade my computer?
a)
Size
b)
# of Notches
c)
Motherboard Manufacturer's Website
d)
RAM Manufacturer's Website
30.
I have a PATA hard drive and need to connect it to my power supply. What power connector do I need?
a)
SATA
b)
Molex
c)
Berg
d)
AUX
31.
I am installing my CPU. How can I make sure it is installed the correct way?
a)
Align Pin 1 on CPU with corner opposite of lever
b)
Align Pin 1 on CPU with Gold Triangle
c)
Align Pin 1 on CPU closest to the DIMM slots
d)
Align Pin 1 on CPU with Pin 1 on ZIF socket
32.
This type of drive can be installed in an internal 3.5 inch drive.
a)
Hard drive
b)
Floppy drive
c)
Optical drive
d)
Video drive
33.
This type of drive can be installed in an external 3.5 inch drive.
a)
Hard drive
b)
Floppy drive
c)
Optical drive
d)
Video drive
34.
POST uses what to tell you there are errors on startup?
a)
beep codes
b)
flashing lights
c)
boots to BIOS
d)
error message on screen
35.
I need this size bay for an optical drive.
a)
4.5
b)
3.5
c)
5.25
d)
6.25
36.
What does BIOS do?
a)
Connects computer to network
b)
Provides temporary data storage
c)
Checks all internal components
d)
Adds video capability
37.
What is the last external cable to connect?
a)
monitor cable
b)
mouse cable
c)
keyboard cable
d)
power cable
38.
Why would a company require signed drivers?
a)
Guarantee no physical damage to hardware
b)
Means they passed all Microsoft tests
c)
Must get Microsoft sign off or can't use it in Windows
d)
Means company that created drivers signed off on it.
39.
What is the first function of BIOS?
a)
save changes to files
b)
connect to network
c)
power on self test
d)
load game graphics
40.
I need to get rid of static buildup. How can I discharge it?
a)
touch unpainted metal
b)
put on an anti-static wrist strap
c)
touch an anti-static mat
d)
touch the outside case of the PC
41.
Which of these will not help me improve performance after using the Internet a lot?
a)
spyware remover
b)
fdisk
c)
defrag
d)
disk cleanup
42.
What does an anti-static wrist strap do?
a)
draw static away from PC
b)
prevent your clothes from creating static
c)
equalize the electrical charge
d)
protect PC from EMI
43.
Why should you document all services?
a)
public sharing
b)
cost saving
c)
easier new hires
d)
create reference material
44.
Never wear an anti-static wrist strap when working on this.
a)
Power Supply
b)
Hard drive
c)
RAM
d)
CPU
45.
Lightning might cause this short sharp increase in voltage.
a)
surge
b)
spike
c)
sag
d)
brownout
46.
How do you spell my last name?
a)
Coglianese
b)
Coglainese
c)
Colgianese
d)
Coglianse
47.
A molex connector is used to connect�
a)
flash drive
b)
floppy drive
c)
hard drive
d)
video card
48.
A sustained lowering of power of a period of time is a ....
a)
brownout
b)
spike
c)
surge
d)
sag
49.
An increase of power of a period of time is a ...
a)
brownout
b)
spike
c)
surge
d)
sag
50.
Which of these computer parts does not need special disposal?
a)
batteries
b)
mouse
c)
monitor
d)
printer cartridges
51.
I am concerned about ESD. What precautions will not help to limit ESD in my workspace?
a)
Keep all components in antistatic bags.
b)
Ensure antistatic mats are on the workbench and floor.
c)
Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
d)
Ensure that all flooring is carpeted.
52.
What does the colored stripe on a cable indicate?
a)
Pin 1
b)
Serial locator
c)
Function of cable
d)
Drive type
53.
Which device is designed to protect equipment from excess electrical voltage?
a)
UPS
b)
Surge Protector
c)
Power Strip
d)
Plug
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