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WorksheetsFall A+.1001. 3.0 Test
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 18hrs 30mins
Which of the following describe characteristics of DSL modems? (Select 2 answers)
Dedicated bandwidth
Cabling that carries TV signals
Shared bandwidth
Telephone lines
Coaxial cabling
Which of the following acronyms describes using a single twisted-pair Ethernet cable to carry both data and electrical power?
EPP
PoE
ECP
PLC
A type of technology that enables sending data over electrical power wiring is known as:
PLC
ECP
PoE
EPP
Which of the following are characteristics of fiber-optic network cabling? (Select 3 answers)
Less suitable for carrying digital information than copper cabling
Immunity to electromagnetic interference
Limited bandwidth and maximum cable segment length in comparison to copper cabling
More suitable for carrying digital information than copper cabling
Used for network backbone cabling
What is the typical maximum segment length for a copper twisted-pair Ethernet cable?
33 meters
55 meters
250 meters
100 meters
What is the minimum cabling requirement needed to create a 10 Gbps Ethernet connection over copper twisted-pair cable?
Cat 5
Cat 6
Cat 5e
Cat 6A
What type of Ethernet cable is used to establish a direct communication link between two PCs?
Patch cable
Crossover cable
Rollover cable
Straight-through cable
Which of the following cable types can transmit both video and audio data? (Select 2 answers)
S/PDIF
DVI
VGA
HDMI
DisplayPort
What is the maximum allowable cable length for both Full Speed USB and High Speed USB?
3 meters
4.5 meters
5 meters
10 meters
Examples of cabling types used for mass storage devices include: (Select all that apply)
SATA
IDE/PATA
STP
SCSI
HDMI
SATA revision 2.0 specifies: (Select 2 answers)
6 Gbps data transfer rate
3 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 2 meters
1.5 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 1 meter
Which is true about SATA revision 3.2 ?
16 Gbps data transfer rate
32 Gbps data transfer rate
Maximum cable length of 3 meters
Maximum cable length of 2 meters
Examples of wired connection types that can be used for SOHO multifunction device/printer sharing include: (Select all that apply)
USB
Bluetooth
Serial
802.11x
Ethernet
What are some characteristic features of RG-59 cabling specification? (Select 3 answers)
Coaxial cabling
Suitable for short-distance cable runs
Used for analog video and CCTV installations
Twisted-pair copper cabling
Suitable for long-distance cable runs
Which of the following are characteristics of RG-6 cabling specifications? (Select 3 answers)
Coaxial cabling
Suitable for long-distance cable runs
Used for cable television, satellite television and cable modems
Suitable for short-distance cable runs
Twisted-pair copper cabling
What is the name of a proprietary connector type used by Apple mobile devices?
8P8C connector
BNC connector
Lucent Connector (LC)
Lightning connector
Which USB connector type can be used on an Android device for mobile device synchronization?
USB Mini-B
USB Micro-B
USB Mini-A
USB Type-B
USB Type-A
DE-15, DB-15, and HD-15 are different names used for a(n):
VGA connector
RJ-45 connector
BNC connector
8P8C connector
Which interface uses a 19-pin Type A connector?
USB
Thunderbolt
FireWire
HDMI
DisplayPort
Which of the following is a Mini-HDMI connector used with portable devices such as camcorders and digital cameras?
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D
The _______ connector supports both digital and analog video signal transmissions.
DVI-I
DVI-A
DVI-D
Parallel ATA (PATA) cabling uses:
68-pin connectors
40-pin connectors
15-pin connectors
80-pin connectors
Which of the following are true of RJ-11 connectors? (Select 3 answers)
Ethernet network cabling
Telephone equipment
Dial-up networking
Twisted-pair copper cabling
Coaxial cabling
Which of the following is an 8P8C connector used with IEEE 802.3 network cabling?
RJ-11
RG-59
MT-RJ
RJ-45
eSATA (external) connectors feature a distinct L-shape (right-angled or left-angled) that prevents the improper insertion of a connector plug into an eSATA port.
True
False
Which of the following are characteristic features of Static Random-Access Memory (SRAM)? (Select all that apply)
Faster than Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)
Volatile storage media type
Utilized for CPU cache memory chips
Slower than Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM)
Non-volatile storage media type
The term "Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM)" encompasses a broad range of DRAM modules that rely on a signal sent by the system clock in order to synchronize the memory operation with other internal PC components.
True
False
Which of the following is a valid SDRAM module combination that can be installed on a single PC motherboard?
DDR2 + DDR
DDR3 + DDR2
DDR4 + DDR3
None of the above
Any of the above
A Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module (SODIMM) is a more compact type of computer memory and is designed for desktop PCs.
True
False
What are some characteristic features of the Double Data Rate 2 Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DDR2 SDRAM)? (Select 3 answers)
1 notch on the module contact surface
204 contact pins
Reads/writes 4 words of data per clock cycle
240 contact pins
2 notches on the module contact surface
Which of the following is the industry name used for DDR2-1066 modules?
PC2-4200
PC2-5300
PC2-6400
PC2-8500
Which of the following is the industry name of DDR3-1333 modules?
PC3-6400
PC3-12800
PC3-8500
PC3-10600
What is the peak transfer rate of a DDR4-3200 module?
25600 MB/s
21333 MB/s
23466 MB/s
19200 MB/s
Which of the following are characteristics of the type of RAM most commonly used as the main system memory in desktop PCs? (Select 2 answers)
SODIMM
Non-ECC memory
Static RAM
ECC memory
Dynamic RAM
Which memory type can provide a CPU with the fastest access to frequently used data?
DRAM
Secondary storage
Flash memory
Multi-level cache
Which of the following can be used to describe the features of Solid-State Drives (SSDs)? (Select 3 answers)
Relatively high device cost
High performance
Low performance
Relatively low device cost
Lower capacity in comparison to magnetic drives
Which of the following are SSD form factors used in laptop computers? (Select 2 answers)
1.5 inch
1.8 inch
1.3 inch
5.25 inch
2.5 inch
Examples of mass storage device interfaces include: (Select all that apply)
HDMI
STP
IDE/PATA
SCSI
SATA
SCSI ID:
Identifies SCSI devices on a network
Serves as an interchangeable term for LUN
Identifies physical device on a SCSI chain
Tater Tots
Which of the following is an example of Write Once, Read Many (WORM) storage media?
BD-R
CD-RW
CD-ROM
Magnetic tape
Flash drive
A single-sided, single-layer DVD disc can store up to:
4.7 GB of data
7.8 GB of data
8.5 GB of data
9.4 GB of data
A standard-size dual-layer Blu-ray disc can store up to:
15 GB of data
25 GB of data
30 GB of data
50 GB of data
60 GB of data
Which of the following are examples of SSD host interfaces? (Select 3 answers)
MAPI
ACPI
SATA
PCIe
M.2
Which of the following is a logical device interface used to access non-volatile memory storage devices attached via a PCIe?
GDI
NVMe
SLI
MAPI
Which of the following is the maximum rpm value available in modern HDDs?
15,000 rpm
10,000 rpm
25,000 rpm
30,000 rpm
Which of the following is the size of a magnetic drive form factor for desktops?
1.8 inch
3.5 inch
5.25 inch
2.5 inch
Examples of flash memory card formats include: (Select all that apply)
SD
CompactFlash
Micro-SD
Mini-SD
xD
Hardware RAID Level 0: (Select 3 answers)
Is also known as disk striping
Decreases reliability (failure of any disk in the array destroys the entire array)
Is suitable for systems where performance has higher priority than fault tolerance
Requires at least 3 drives to implement
Is also referred to as disk mirroring
Hardware RAID Level 5: (Select 2 answers)
Requires at least 3 drives to implement
Requires at least 4 drives to implement
Requires at least 5 drives to implement
Offers increased performance and fault tolerance
Which type of RAID creates a striped set from a series of mirrored drives?
RAID 0+1
RAID 1+0
RAID 1
RAID 5
Which of the following is an example of a hot-swappable drive? (Select all that apply)
USB drive
PATA drive
IDE drive
SATA drive
eSATA drive
Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) enables monitoring a system for anticipated:
HDD failures
Network interface problems
Video adapter failures
Power spikes
Which of the following are a series of basic hardware diagnostic tests performed by a startup BIOS after a computer is powered on?
SFC
POTS
CRC
POST
Which of the following MS Windows utilities provides access to basic information about a computer's BIOS?
Winver.exe
Control.exe
Services.msc
Msinfo32.exe
BIOS configuration settings can be set to factory defaults by: (Select all that apply)
Using a jumper on the motherboard
Changing settings in Windows Device Manager
Reseating the CMOS battery on the motherboard
Choosing the default configuration option in the BIOS interface
Which of the following is a feature of UEFI? (Select all that apply)
Network access
Designed as a replacement for BIOS
Secure boot
GUI mode
A BIOS configuration interface provides a wide range of advanced hardware-related options. In modern PCs, depending on the specific BIOS type and version, these options might typically include:
Viewing a detailed information related to CPU, RAM, and HDDs
Enabling/disabling integrated hardware interfaces, such as USB, Audio, NIC, TPM, or integrated graphics controllers
Configuring the parameters of CPU, RAM, and HDDs
Enabling/disabling certain functionalities, e.g. virtualization support
All of the above
Which of the following would you try first when troubleshooting a system that attempts to boot to an incorrect device? (Select 2 BEST answers)
Administrative Tools
Disconnecting any USB thumb drives
Safe mode troubleshooting
Device Manager
Checking BIOS settings for boot order
Examples of wired connection types that would commonly be used for SOHO multifunction device/printer sharing include: (Select all that apply)
USB
Serial
Ethernet
Fiber-optic
Coaxial
Which of the following are legacy parallel printer ports? (Select 2 answers)
USB
RS-232
LPT
DB-25
IPP, LPD/LPR, and SMB/CIFS are examples of protocols that enable:
Name resolution
Printing
Email handling
IP address allocation
Tater Tot deep frying
Which of the following is a laser printer component that holds a representation of the output image drawn on its surface by the laser?
Transfer belt
Imaging drum
Transfer roller
Print head
Which of the following is a laser printer component that applies heat and pressure to bond toner to the paper?
Fuser assembly
Print head
Transfer roller
Imaging drum
In laser printing, the function of a transfer roller is to apply an electrical charge to a sheet of paper to move the representation of an image or text (consisting of toner) from the imaging drum to the paper.
True
False
Which of the following lists the correct sequence of steps in a laser printing process?
Processing, exposing, charging, transferring, developing, fusing, cleaning
Cleaning, fusing, exposing, developing, transferring, processing, charging
Developing, cleaning, exposing, transferring, charging, fusing, processing
Processing, charging, exposing, developing, transferring, fusing, cleaning
Which of the following is a relatively inexpensive printer type commonly used in SOHO environments?
Inkjet
Thermal
Laser
Impact
Which of the following printer types belongs to the category of impact printers?
Dot matrix
Thermal
Inkjet
Laser
File formats commonly used in virtual printing include: (Select 2 answers)
XPS
GDI
PCL
TXT
In laser printing, long vertical streaks on each output page indicate a problem with:
The printer driver
Clogged print head nozzles
Damage to the imaging drum
Printer calibration
Which step of the laser printer imaging process requires troubleshooting if a printer produces ghost images on output pages?
Charging
Fusing
Exposing
Developing
Cleaning
