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WorksheetsFinal Exam Chapter 1-14 Study Guide
Total questions: 150
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In which situation would an ESD strike potentially cause harm to the PC?
when using a grounded mat and working on a computer on an ungrounded workbench
when installing an additional display in a workplace cubicle
when replacing a mechanical hard drive with an M.2 SSD
when installing a dual-voltage power supply
A person has started a new technical job. In which situation would ESD be an issue?
when using a grounded mat and working on acomputer on an ungrounded workbench
when installing a processor
when installing a dual-voltage power supply
while exchanging one laptop AC adapter with one that is not from the original equipment manufacturer
A technician is about to begin preventivemaintenance on a company PC. In which situationwould ESD be an issue?
when installing a dual-voltage power supply
when using a grounded mat and working on a computer on an ungrounded workbench
while attaching speakers to a surround sound card
when replacing a motherboard
An instructor has given a student an assignment to assemble a PC. In which situation should the student be aware that ESD is an issue?
when installing a dual-voltage power supply
when using a grounded mat and working on a computer on an ungrounded workbench
when installing RAM
when working in a corporate environment that hascarpet installed under tower PCs
What two motherboard components control the system boot operations? (Choose two.)
BIOS and UEFI
BIOS and CPU
BIOS and Northbridge
CPU and UEFI
A technician is upgrading an ATX motherboard with another ATX motherboard. Which component might be affected by this and need to be upgraded and bought as an additional purchase?
BIOS
chipset
CMOS battery
CPU
A customer has requested that a PC be built that willsupport eSATA. Which component should be checkedto be sure that this feature is supported?
CPU
chipset
hard disk
RAM module
Which memory module used to hold instructions for booting a PC and loading the OS, but is still used on adapters even though the memory contents cannot be changed?
RAM
ROM
cache
main memory
Which disk drive type contains a magnetic HDD with onboard flash memory serving as a non-volatile cache?
SCSI
SSD
NVMe
SSHD
Which expansion slot is used by an NVMe compliant device?
SATA
PCIe
PCI
USB-C
Refer to the exhibit. What type of connecter is displayed?
Molex to SATA adapter
Usb to PS/2 adapter
HDMI to VGA converter
DVI to HDMI adapter
Which type of input device can identify users based on their voice?
scanner
digitizer
biometric identification device
KVM switch
A network administrator currently has three servers and needs to add a fourth, but does not have enough room for an additional monitor and keyboard. Which device allows the administrator to connect all the servers to a single monitor and keyboard?
PS/2 hub
touch screen monitor
KVM switch
USB switch
UPS
Which motherboard form factor has the smallest footprint for use in thin client devices?
Mini-ATX
ITX
Micro-ATX
ATX
How are the internal components of a computer protected against ESD?
by using computer cases made out of plastic or aluminum
by unplugging the computer after use
by using multiple fans to move warm air through the case
by grounding the internal components via attachment to the case.
Refer to the exhibit. How is the connector used in a PC?
to connect disk drives
to supply power to various internal components
to connect legacy floppy drives
to connect optical drives
Which port allows for the transmission of high definition video using the DisplayPort protocol?
DVI
VGA
RCA
Thunderbolt
Which action can reduce the risk of ESD damage when computer equipment is being worked on?
Working on a grounded antistatic mat
moving cordless phones away from the work area
keeping the computer plugged into a surge protector
lowering the humidity level in the work area
Which three devices are considered output devices? (Choose three.)
mouse
monitor
fingerprint scanner
headphones
printer
Which two PC components communicate with the CPU through the Southbridge chipset? (Choose two.)
64-bit gigabit Ethernet adapter
hard drive
RAM
video card
When a dual core CPU with Hyper-Threading features is installed on a motherboard, how many instructions can the CPU simultaneously process?
2
4
6
8
100
Which specialized computer component would be most important for a workstation built for audio and video editing?
a specialized video card
a high speed wireless adapter
a liquid CPU cooling system
a TV tuner card
A technician has just finished assembling a new computer. When the computer is powered up for the first time, the POST discovers a problem. How does the POST indicate the error?
It issues a number of short beeps.
The LED on the front of the computer case flashes a number of times.
It places an error message in the BIOS.
It locks the keyboard.
What is a function of the BIOS?
enables a computer to connect to a network
provides temporary data storage for the CPU
performs a check on all internal components
provides graphic capabilities for games and applications
A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At which point must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program?
before the computer is powered on
during the Windows load process
during the POST
after the POST, but before Windows starts to load
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?
FireWire
DVI
HDMI
USB
VGA
Which is a BIOS security feature that can prevent data from being read from a hard drive even if the hard drive is moved to another computer?
drive encryption
RAID
secure boot
BIOS passwords
What data is stored in the CMOS memory chip?
BIOS settings
Windows configuration settings
user login information
device drivers
What is the purpose of LoJack?
It allows the owner of a device to remotely locate, lock, or delete all files from the device.
It ensures that a computer will only boot an operating system that is trusted by the motherboard manufacturer.
It provides passwords for different levels of access to the BIOS.
It encrypts data on hard drives to prevent access without the correct password.
What is one purpose of adjusting the clock speed within the BIOS configuration settings?
to allow a computer to run multiple operating systems in files or partitions
to change the order of the bootable partitions
to disable devices that are not needed or used by the computer
to allow the computer to run slower and cooler
Which security feature in modern CPUs protects memory areas that contain part of the operating system from malware attacks?
encryption
TPM
execute disable bit
LoJack
A data analyst has asked a technician to help protect locally stored data by installing a RAID. What is the minimum number of drives the technician has to install if configuring a RAID level 6?
3
5
6
7
A data analyst has asked a technician to help protect locally stored data by installing a RAID. What is the minimum number of drives the technician has to install if configuring a RAID level 10?
2
4
6
7
A data analyst has asked a technician to help protect locally stored data by installing a RAID. What is the minimum number of drives the technician has to install if configuring a RAID level 1?
2
4
6
8
A data analyst has asked a technician to help protect locally stored data by installing a RAID. What is the minimum number of drives the technician has to install if configuring a RAID level 5?
3
7
6
10
A data analyst has asked a technician to help protect locally stored data by installing a RAID. What is the minimum number of drives the technician has to install if configuring a RAID level 6?
1
3
7
10
A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer needs protection if one drive fails, fast access, and drive capacity. Which RAID should the technician install?
RAID 5
RAID 4
RAID 2
RAID 3
A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer needs protection if two drive fails and wants as much drive capacity as possible. Which RAID should the technician install?
RAID 5
RAID 4
RAID 2
RAID 10
A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer needs protection for one drive failure and only has room in the computer for two drives. Which RAID should the technician install?
RAID 1
RAID 10
RAID 5
RAID 3
A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer wants RAID and full drive capacity, but does not care about a drive failure, because all data is constantly backed up. The computer where the RAID is to be installed only has room for two drives. Which RAID should the technician install?
RAID 0
RAID 8
RAID 7
RAID 4
A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer wants data to be stored on three drives and protection for one drive failure. Which RAID should the technician install?
RAID 5
RAID 2
RAID 8
RAID 7
A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer wants three drives to be used and protection if one drive fails. Which RAID should the technician install?
RAID 5
RAID 2
RAID 4
RAID 3
A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer wants to incorporate mirroring and striping as part of the RAID. Which RAID should the technician install?
RAID 10
RAID 3
RAID 5
RAID 7
A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer wants the best RAID possible with three drives used. Which RAID should the technician install?
RAID 6
RAID 3
RAID 4
RAID 2
Which term refers to the technique of increasing the speed of a processor from the specified value of its manufacturer?
throttling
multitasking
overclocking
hyperthreading
Which definition describes the term "overclocking"?
changing the bus speed of the motherboard to increase the speed of attached adaptors
increasing the speed of the CPU beyond the recommendations of the manufacturer
modifying the motherboard clocking crystal to increase the timing signals
replacing slower SDRAM with faster memory
A network administrator is setting up a web server for a small advertising office and is concerned with data availability. The administrator wishes to implement disk fault tolerance using the minimum number of disks required. Which RAID level should the administrator choose?
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 6
A technician is being asked to move a heavy industrial printer. Which safety technique is recommended for this situation?
Bend at the knees when lifting.
Remove paper and all sources of ink before moving.
Use a pulley.
Wear safety goggles.
What should a technician do before working on a computer?
Remove all cables except the power cable.
Ensure that the computer is free of viruses.
Remove any watch and jewelry.
Check the surrounding area for trip hazards.
Which two pieces of information are needed before selecting a power supply? (Choose two.)
the type of CPU
the form factor of the case
the installed operating system
the total wattage of all components
the voltage requirements of peripheral devices
The following parts were ordered by someone building a personal computer:
1 - AMD 3.7 GHz
2 - Gigawhiz GA-A239VM (does not include USB 3.1 front panel connectors)
3 - HorseAir DDR3 8 GB
4 - ATX with up to three 3.5" drive bays
5 - Eastern Divide 1TB 7200 RPM
6 – Zoltz 550W
What is the significance of the 550W in the 6th item (Zoltz 550W)?
motherboard speed
RAM speed
output power
input power
What should be done prior to the installation of RAM onto the motherboard?
Consult the motherboard documentation or website of the manufacturer to ensure that the RAM is compatible with the motherboard.
Change the voltage selector to meet with the voltage specification of the RAM.
Ensure the memory expansion slot tabs are in the locked position before inserting the RAM module.
Populate the center memory slots first before inserting the new RAM.
What does the "A" in P-A-S-S remind a person to do while using a fire extinguisher?
Aim the fire extinguisher at the flames.
Aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire.
Activate the fire extinguisher.
Adjust the pressure.
How is a power supply commonly attached to a tower case?
restraining strap
retention bar
screws
standoffs
A technician is replacing a power supply. Which two factors should the technician consider when obtaining the replacement part? (Choose two.)
type of case
input voltage level of 12 or 5 VDC
number of internal fans
output voltage
wattage
A technician is installing additional memory in a computer. How can the technician guarantee that the memory is correctly aligned?
The label on the memory module should always face the CPU.
A notch in the memory module should be aligned with a notch in the memory slot.
The arrows on the memory module should be aligned with the arrows on the motherboard slot.
Memory slots are color coded, with one end red and one end blue.
What is used to prevent the motherboard from touching metal portions of the computer case?
an I/O shield
thermal compound
standoffs
ZIF sockets
Required in asymmetric encryption
private key only
smart id
private and public key
private key and smart id
Two popular hashing algorithms
SHA and MD5
AES and 3DES
AES and MD5
RSA and 3DES
Two examples of symmetric encryption
SHA and MD5
RSA and AES
3DES and AES
SHA and 3DES
Type of security threat presented when someone pretends to be company personnel
malware
incognito
phishing
social engineering
Type of security threat when an abnormally high amount of web traffic requests from different locations
DOS
DDOS
Worm
ransomware
After Virus removal what should be done to ensure and verify full functionality of the system?
check for latest OS patches and updates
check for the latest security threats
backup all data
demonstrate preventive measures to the user
2 methods to ensure that unauthorized people do not gain access through a secure entrance
mantrap
Bio-metrics
multi-factor authentication
Security guard to check IDs
A windows 7 feature used to selectively encrypt individual files of user accounts
MMX
EFS
SPI
DDOS
A reason to use the idle timeout feature
When a user logs off their computer
To allow guest to use company computers
When users need to share their files on their hard drive
When users leave their desk but remain logged on
Type of firewall that inspects all traffic and allows or denies traffic based on a set of rules
packet filter
stateful packet
proxy firewall
application layer
Type of firewall were packets cannot pass through the firewall unless they match the established set of rules configured on the firewall.
packet filter
stateful packet
proxy firewall
application layer
Type of firewall that keeps track of the state of network connections traveling through the firewall
packet filter
stateful packet
proxy firewall
application layer
Possible causes for Windows update to fail
A required prior update was not installed
The user does not have the required privileges
A problem with the downloaded update
The update was to close to the previous update
Possible cause of computer system files that have been renamed and file permissions changed
worm
virus
DDOS
ransomware
A way to hide personal browsing history from other users on the same computer
Log on as administrator
encrypting browser history
using clocking mode
using private browser mode
Type of security policy describes employees connecting to the office intranet from home
Remote access
Telnet access
VPN access
SOHO access
Possible cause of missing files
Worm
Trojan
Worm
Ransomware
Possible cause of network slow down because some computers are part of a zombie network
botnet
DDOS
ransomware
worm
Description of security threat signatures
One or more code patterns within a specific type of malware
The decryption key for a specific type of malware
The administration code encryption pattern
The method malware infects the user computer
Which security policy covers user logons?
Trusted user policy
User key policy
User control policy
Acceptable use policy
Which BIOS feature must be enabled in order to use Bitlocker
UEFI
TPM
Virtualization
Encryption
Used to reformat a hard drive by being placed next to the hard drive for a least 2 minutes
Formatting wand
TPM
Degaussing wand
Optical reformatting
Tool in Windows 7 to configure rights and permissions
Local Users and Groups
Administrative Tool
User Setup
User Access
Windows 10 tool to prevent an installed app from accessing the internet
incognito mode
TPM
Windows Defender with Advanced Security
Windows Security
How to prevent employees to use company computers after hours?
Install Bio metric security on computer
Unplug computer when not in use
Require a different password for after hours
Limit login times
A solution to protect against worms, ransomeware, rootkits, key logger
antimalware
firewall
IDS
Disable application downloads
Which two statements are true about wireless network security
With SSID broadcast disabled an attacker must know the SSID to connect
Installing a firewall with prevent hacking
Attackers need physical access to at least on network device
Using the default IP address on an access point makes hacking easier
What option must be configured to ensure that a user does not use their username as their password
Password access
Complexity requirements
Local users and groups
Minimum length requirements
What are two common media used in networks? (Choose two.)
copper
water
nylon
fiber
wood
A company is expanding its business to other countries. All branch offices must remain connected to corporate headquarters at all times. Which network technology is required to support this scenario?
LAN
MAN
WAN
WLAN
Which type of network will extend a short distance and connects printers, mice, and keyboards to an individual host?
LAN
MAN
WLAN
PAN
[blank1] technology uses different frequencies to transmit multiple signals simultaneously over the same cable.
Broadband
Bandwith
ISP
Fortnite
When would a printer be considered a network host?
when it is connected to a switch
when it is connected to a workstation
when it is connected to a laptop
when it is connected to a PC when it is connected to a PC
Which technology is most often used to connect devices to a PAN?
coaxial cabling
Bluetooth
fiber optic cabling
IEEE 802.11n wireless
What is a characteristic of a WAN?
It connects multiple networks that are geographically separated.
It spans across a campus or city to enable sharing of regional resources.
It is typically owned and managed by a single home or business.
It requires a wireless access point to connect users to the network.
Which device provides wireless connectivity to users as its primary function?
switch
router
access point
modem
Which type of connection to the Internet is capable of the fastest transfer rates?
ISDN
POTS
satellite
cable
fiber
A user needs to access the Internet from home. Which device is needed if a user connects to an ISP through the telephone network?
switch
server
DSL modem
wireless access point wireless access point
Which internet connection type is an always-on service that uses radio signals sent from a tower to a receiver in a home or business?
line of sight wireless
satellite
hotspot
cellular
What is a feature of a dial-up connection?
the use of an analog modem to transmit data over voice telephone lines
the use of different frequencies to send multiple signals over the same medium
the use of multiple channels which can carry different types of services
the use of different frequencies to carry voice and data signals on the copper telephone wire
What type of connector is used to connect an analog modem to a telephone line socket?
RJ-11
RJ-45
BNC
ST
Which type of server would support the SMTP, POP, and IMAP protocols?
DHCP
proxy
syslog
A client packet is received by a server. The packet has a destination port number of 21. What service application is the client requesting?
FTP
LDAP
SLP
SNMP
A client packet is received by a server. The packet has a destination port number of 137. What service application is the client requesting?
NetBIOS (NetBT)
SMB/CIFS
HTTPS
SLP
A client packet is received by a server. The packet has a destination port number of 22. What service application is the client requesting?
SSH
SMB/CIFS
HTTPS
SLP
A client packet is received by a server. The packet has a destination port number of 143. What service application is the client requesting?
IMAP
SMB/CIFS
HTTPS
SLP
A client packet is received by a server. The packet has a destination port number of 161. What service application is the client requesting?
SNMP
SMB/CIFS
HTTPS
SLP
A client packet is received by a server. The packet has a destination port number of 23. What service application is the client requesting?
Telnet
SMB/CIFS
HTTPS
SLP
A client packet is received by a server. The packet has a destination port number of 389. What service application is the client requesting?
LDAP
SMB/CIFS
HTTPS
SLP
A client packet is received by a server. The packet has a destination port number of 25. What service application is the client requesting?
SMTP
SMB/CIFS
HTTPS
SLP
A client packet is received by a server. The packet has a destination port number of 389. What service application is the client requesting?
LDAP
POP3
HTTP
NetBIOS (NetBT)
A client packet is received by a server. The packet has a destination port number of 53. What service application is the client requesting?
DNS
NetBIOS (NetBT)
POP3
IMAP
Which technology uses existing electrical wiring to connect devices to a network?
802.11
Ethernet over Power
IPS
Z-Wave
A technician is searching through a storage locker and finds an access point. What is the purpose of this device?
It uses radio waves to provide network access to wireless devices.
It is a device that allows a network administrator to manage many remote networking devices from a central location.
It connects the network of a user to the digital infrastructure of a phone company, providing always-on service.
It connects a home or business network to a company that provides internet connectivity as well as television signals. It connects a home or business network to a company that provides internet connectivity as well as television signals.
A technician is searching through a storage locker and finds a DSL modem. What is the purpose of this device?
It connects the network of a user to the digital infrastructure of a phone company, providing always-on service.
It is a device that allows a network administrator to manage many remote networking devices from a central location.
It connects a home or business network to a company that provides internet connectivity as well as television signals.
It is a device that uses existing electrical wiring to connect devices and sends data using specific frequencies
A technician is searching through a storage locker and finds a cloud-based network controller. What is the purpose of this device?
It is a device that allows a network administrator to manage many remote networking devices from a central location.
It connects the network of a user to the digital infrastructure of a phone company, providing always-on service.
It is a device that can be inserted in the middle of a cable run to add power.
It transfers small amounts of DC current over Ethernet cables to power low voltage devices such as wireless access points and surveillance cameras.
A technician is searching through a storage locker and finds a router. What is the purpose of this device?
It connects networks and forwards traffic to remote networks by using IP addressing information.
It connects a home or business network to a company that provides internet connectivity as well as television signals.
It is a device that uses existing electrical wiring to connect devices and sends data using specific frequencies.
It is a device that can be inserted in the middle of a cable run to add power.
A technician is searching through a storage locker and finds an Ethernet NIC. What is the purpose of this device?
It is needed to connect a computer to a wired local-area network.
It connects a home or business network to a company that provides internet connectivity as well as television signals.
It is a device that uses existing electrical wiring to connect devices and sends data using specific frequencies.
It is a device that can be inserted in the middle of a cable run to add power.
A technician is searching through a storage locker and finds a firewall. What is the purpose of this device?
It is placed between two or more networks and protects data and equipment from unauthorized access.
It connects a home or business network to a company that provides internet connectivity as well as television signals.
It is a device that uses existing electrical wiring to connect devices and sends data using specific frequencies.
It is a device that can be inserted in the middle of a cable run to add power.
A technician is searching through a storage locker and finds a wireless NIC. What is the purpose of this device?
It is needed to connect a computer or smart device to an 802.11 network.
It connects a home or business network to a company that provides internet connectivity as well as television signals.
It is a device that uses existing electrical wiring to connect devices and sends data using specific frequencies.
It is a device that can be inserted in the middle of a cable run to add power.
A technician is searching through a storage locker and finds a Cisco ASA 5505-X (UTM). What is the purpose of this device?
It is an all-in-one security appliance that includes IDS/IPS functionality as well as stateful firewall services.
It connects a home or business network to a company that provides internet connectivity as well as television signals.
It is a device that uses existing electrical wiring to connect devices and sends data using specific frequencies.
It is a device that can be inserted in the middle of a cable run to add power. It is a device that can be inserted in the middle of a cable run to add power.
A technician is searching through a storage locker and finds a patch panel. What is the purpose of this device?
It provides a wired or wireless connection between end devices, switches, and routers and in some cases, can regenerate weak signals.
It connects a home or business network to a company that provides internet connectivity as well as television signals.
It is a device that uses existing electrical wiring to connect devices and sends data using specific frequencies.
It is a device that can be inserted in the middle of a cable run to add power.
A technician is searching through a storage locker and finds a repeater. What is the purpose of this device?
It is used to regenerate weak signals to extend the distance a signal can travel.
It is a legacy device used to divide LANs into network segments, filtering traffic between those LAN segments.
It is a legacy device that connects end devices and where traffic from one connected device floods out to every other connected device.
It connects multiple end devices and can be configured for VLANs and port security.
What is the next step after a possible solution is implemented during a troubleshooting process?
Test another possible solution.
Identify other possible causes for the problem.
Document the cause and the solution for the problem.
Verify the full system functionality and apply maintenance procedures.
An employee reports that the output of a workstation display is distorted. The technician checks the manufacturer website and downloads the latest version of the video driver. After the video driver is installed, what should the technician do next?
Schedule the next system checkup with the employee.
Log the previous and current version numbers of the video driver.
Move the display card to another slot to see if the video performs better.
Open a video editing application to verify the video performance.
Which two types of data should be backed up before troubleshooting a computer for a customer? (Choose two.)
BIOS system file
driver files for the hard disk
Internet Explorer favorites files
Windows operating system files
documents that are created by the customer
In which step of the troubleshooting process would a technician have to do more research on the Internet or within the computer manual in order to solve a problem?
Test the theory to determine the cause.
Document findings, actions, and outcomes.
Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution.
Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures.
Identify the problem.
After a problem is identified, what is the next step for the troubleshooter?
Establish a theory of probable causes.
Determine the exact cause.
Implement a solution.
Document the findings.
Verify the solution.
An employee mentions that opening a large document file is taking longer than usual. The desktop support technician suspects that there might be a fault in the hard disk. What should the technician do next?
Perform the disk cleanup procedure.
Back up the user data from the workstation.
Contact a data recovery company for service.
Replace the hard disk with a new one to pinpoint the exact problem.
A customer reports that recently several files cannot be accessed. The service technician decides to check the hard disk status and the file system structure. The technician asks the customer if a backup has been performed on the disk and the customer replies that the backup was done a week ago to a different logical partition on the disk. What should the technician do before performing diagnostic procedures on the disk?
Run the CHKDSK utility.
Back up the user data to a removable drive.
Perform file restore from the existing backup copy at the logical partition.
Install a new hard disk as the primary disk, then make the current disk a slave.
What task should be completed before escalating a problem to a higher-level technician?
Document each test that was tried.
Ask the customer to open a new support request.
Redo each test to ensure the accuracy of the results.
Replace all hardware components with components that are known to work.
Which step in the troubleshooting process is important to help avoid repeating repair processes that were performed previously?
identification of the problem
implementation of the solution
documentation of the problem and its solution
preparation of a plan of action
Which task should be performed on a hard drive as part of a preventive maintenance plan?
Clean the read and write heads with a cotton swab.
Ensure cables are firmly connected.
Ensure the disk spins freely.
Blow out the inside of the drive with compressed air to remove dust.
When upgrading to a better power supply what are the most important things to check? (Pick all that apply!)
Form Factor
Number and Type of Connectors
Power Output in Watts
Color has to match your car
Has to be the cheapest one you can find
What are the most important things to consider when upgrading RAM? Pick all that apply!
Does the RAM fit in the DIMM slots on Motherboard?
Does motherboard chipset support RAM?
ESD precautions
Extra power connectors to plug in RAM
Do my friends like the cooling fins on it?
Identify the drive bay sizes in the proper order.
- optical drive
- tower hard drive
- laptop hard drive.
5.25", 3.5", 2.5"
3.5", 5.25", 2.5"
2.5", 3.5", 5.25"
3.5", 2.5", 5.25"
They are all the same size
What are the most important things to consider when upgrading a video card? Pick all that apply!
Does the motherboard have the proper slot type?
Does the power supply have the proper connector for it?
Can my power supply provide the power needed?
Does it look cooler than the one in my brother's computer?
Is it the most expensive one I can find?
The adapter card pictured would be installed to improve this output from the computer.
Sound
Video
Data Fault Tolerance
Network bandwidth
These should be watched for when upgrading a CPU in a motherboard. Pick all that apply!
CPU fits in the socket on the board
CPU is compatible with the chipset on the board
Power supply can provided power needed
Electrostatic precautions are taken
That it fits in the DIMM slots on the board
You are building a new computer. What component specification will be the most important to consider first for the size of the case you need?
Motherboard form factor
Power Supply Wattage
RAM Speed
Hard Drive Data Storage Capacity
When installing a motherboard into a case, these are the most important things to look for. Pick all that apply!
The motherboard holes line up with the standoffs
Antistatic precautions are taken
The case and motherboard form factor match
The motherboard chipset is unplugged from the board
The DIMM slots have the appropriate amount of thermal compound
Identify the motherboard expansion slots in the picture from top to bottom.
PCIe x 16, PCIe x 1, PCI
PCI, PCIe x 1, PCIe x 16
PCI x 16, PCI, PCIe x 1
PCIe x1, PCI, PCI x 16
Identify the data connector on this hard drive?
IDE
SATA
Molex
NVMe
What would plug into the motherboard headers shown in the bottom right corner of the picture?
Front USB ports
RAM
IDE Hard Drive
Optical Drive
If your phone has expandable memory you will likely use this type of card.
microSD
macroSD
SODIMM
SSD
The adapter card pictured would be installed to improve this in the computer.
Sound
Video
Data Fault Tolerance
Network bandwidth
The adapter card pictured would be installed to improve this input to the computer.
Sound
Video
Data Fault Tolerance
Network bandwidth
Identify the data connector on this hard drive?
IDE
SATA
Molex
NVMe
