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WorksheetsCIST 0161 MidTerm Review
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Identify this port
a)
Serial
b)
Parallel
c)
AVG
d)
VGA
2.
Identify this port
a)
S-Video
b)
PS/2
c)
HDMI
d)
PS4
3.
Identify this port
a)
HDMI
b)
DisplayPort
c)
DVI
d)
e-SATA
4.
Identify this port
a)
SATA
b)
USB
c)
DisplayPort
d)
e-SATA
5.
Identify this port
a)
HDMI
b)
DVI
c)
DisplayPort
d)
Serial
6.
This substance is applied between the processor and heat sink.
a)
Fan
b)
LGA
c)
Thermal Compound
d)
Mayonnaise
7.
This bus connects the processor to the chipset and is composed of the external data bus and memory bus.
a)
Front Side Bus
b)
Address Bus
c)
Internal Data Bus
d)
Back Side Bus
8.
To overclock a processor, first adjust the
a)
Voltage
b)
Temperature
c)
Multiplier
d)
CMOS Battery
9.
A melding of hardware and software into a chip is called
a)
CMOS
b)
Firmware
c)
RAM
d)
Cache
10.
This memory stores settings used by the BIOS.
a)
CMOS
b)
RAM
c)
SRAM
d)
DRAM
11.
A POST card presents errors in this numbering system
a)
Binary
b)
Hexadecimal
c)
Decimal
d)
Octal
12.
POST can be used to diagnose these types of problems
a)
Application
b)
Operating System
c)
Driver
d)
Hardware
13.
POST is executed by
a)
CMOS Memory
b)
BIOS
c)
CMOS Setup
d)
Jumper
14.
This bus is backwards compatible to the PCI bus
a)
PCIe
b)
ISA
c)
PCI-X
d)
PCI-Z
15.
The fastest most popular bus today
a)
PCI-X
b)
PCI Express
c)
PCI
d)
AGP
16.
This bus was developed to be a universal interface for peripherals
a)
USB
b)
e-SATA
c)
PS\2
d)
HDMI
17.
Name the form factor of this motherboard
a)
BTX
b)
ITX
c)
ATX
d)
uTX
18.
Name the form factor of this motherboard
a)
BTX
b)
ITX
c)
ATX
d)
uTX
19.
Which specification is important for compatibility between a motherboard and case?
a)
Socket
b)
Manufacturer
c)
Form Factor
d)
Chipset
20.
Which specification is the MOST important to know for compatibility between a motherboard and processor?
a)
Socket
b)
Manufacturer
c)
Form Factor
d)
Chipset
21.
Which specification is the MOST important to know for compatibility between a motherboard and power supply
a)
Socket
b)
Manufacturer
c)
Form Factor
d)
Chipset
22.
Which specification is the MOST important to determine compatibility between a processor and cooling assembly?
a)
Socket
b)
Manufacturer
c)
Form Factor
d)
Chipset
23.
Which specification determines the integrated and expansion ports that are available on a motherboard?
a)
Socket
b)
Manufacturer
c)
Form Factor
d)
Chipset
24.
What component separates a motherboard from the case to prevent grounding or worse?
a)
Screws
b)
Terminals
c)
Standoffs
d)
Standouts
25.
The memory controller hub was originally located here
a)
Northbridge
b)
Southbridge
c)
Processor
d)
Front Side Bus
26.
On newer systems the memory controller chip has been moved here
a)
Northbridge
b)
Southbridge
c)
Processor
d)
Front Side Bus
27.
This component of the chipset is known as the IO Controller Hub because most expansion buses communicate through it.
a)
Northbridge
b)
Southbridge
c)
Processor
d)
Front Side Bus
28.
Where is the BEST place to determine the chipset found on a motherboard
a)
Motherboard Manual
b)
Processor Documentation
c)
POST Codes
d)
Under the Motherboard
29.
POST retrieves settings from where to determine which hardware should be present and what their resources should be?
a)
CMOS Battery
b)
BIOS
c)
Firmware
d)
CMOS Memory
30.
To repair an ESD event:
a)
Remove the damaged transistor
b)
Remove the damaged capacitor
c)
Remove the damaged resistor
d)
ESD events are not repairable
31.
Cache is also known as what time of RAM?
a)
SDRAM
b)
SRAM
c)
DRAM
d)
ROM
32.
Which type of memory can a processor retrieve data from the fastes?
a)
CMOS Memory
b)
ROM
c)
Cache
d)
SDRAM
33.
To ensure personal and equipment safety, what two things should you do before working on a computer?
a)
Unplug the computer and remove the case
b)
Unplug the computer and put on ESD Equipment
c)
Turn on the computer and open the case
d)
Connect your ESD equipment to the power terminals
34.
When handling a trouble call, what is the last thing you should do before closing the case?
a)
Ensure the user is happy
b)
Follow up with the user
c)
Educate the user
d)
Document your work
35.
You are working on a computer that has a hard drive activity light on constantly. What does this indicate?
a)
The hard drive is operating normally
b)
A larger hard drive is needed
c)
More RAM is needed
d)
A faster processor is needed
36.
Which of the following would the be best memory choice for a DDR3 system?
a)
PC2-9600
b)
DDR2-1000
c)
PC3-9600
d)
DDR3 -1600
37.
What is the maximum amount of memory that a 32bit processor can address?
a)
3.5 GB
b)
4 GB
c)
18 Exabytes
d)
1 Terabyte
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