When you try to boot your computer, it hangs after POST. When you access the UEFI setup program, you see that the date is several years behind and the time is set to 12:01 am. What is the most likely problem?

After arriving at work, you turn on your computer to begin your day. Instantly, you see smoke and smell a strange odor coming from the computer. What should you do?

What is a ZIF socket?

Which feature on Intel chips allows a single processor to run two threads in parallel, instead of processing single threads linearly?

You have an AMD processor and an Intel processor, both of which have the same speed rating. Which of the following statements is true about the relative performance of both processors?

Which of the following refers to placing two processors on a single processor chip or die?

What is the biggest advantage of 64-bit processors over 32-bit processors?

You have a computer system with an Intel Core i3 processor that operates at 3.7 GHz. You would like to upgrade to a faster processor, but you don't want to replace the motherboard. Which of the following should you do first?

You would like to upgrade the processor in your system to a 64-bit processor. Which of the components will you most likely need to upgrade as well to take full advantage of the new processor?

You want to build a computer that can stand upright on a desk and takes up the least amount of space possible. Which case type should you select?

Which of the following is an advantage of purchasing a motherboard with integrated graphics and audio?

Which function does a motherboard's chipset perform?

Which expansion slot is best for high-end dedicated video cards?

Upon reviewing the specifications for a motherboard, you find that it uses a 1155 CPU socket. Which manufacturer's CPUs can be used in this motherboard?

Upon reviewing the specifications for a motherboard, you find that it uses an F CPU socket. Which manufacturer's CPUs can be used in this motherboard?

Brandon purchased a new processor online as an upgrade. When he purchased the processor, he made sure that it used the same socket his computer’s motherboard used. But he did not check to see whether the motherboard chipset was compatible. What will happen if you install a processor on a motherboard that can fit the socket but is the wrong chipset?

Landon starts his computer and receives the error message, “Hard drive is not found.” In a panic, he calls you because he did not back up his data and has numerous important files on his hard drive. During your investigation, Landon tells you he was watching a movie on his computer the previous night. What might be the problem with Landon’s computer?

You decide to add three new hard drives to your computer so that you can increase the amount of storage on it. When you install the hard drives, you find enough SATA connections on the motherboard, but it is short one SATA power connector. What is the easiest way to add a SATA power connector to the system?

Which of the following can be used to encrypt all the contents on a hard drive?

Which electronic component below has a dual voltage selector switch?

Sara works in the IT department for a large retail store. She has been testing a theory about why an error message keeps popping up on a coworker’s computer when he tries to start Windows. She has hit a wall and doesn’t know where to look next. Sara feels very frustrated with the problem. What should Sara do to help work out the solution?

Which of the following are important suggested Internet search tips? (Choose two.)

You disassemble and reassemble a desktop computer. When you first turn it on, you see no lights and hear no sounds. Nothing appears on the monitor screen. What is the most likely cause of the problem?

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to flash a motherboard’s BIOS?

Brandon purchased a new processor online as an upgrade. When he purchased the processor, he made sure that it used the same socket his computer’s motherboard used. But he did not check to see whether the motherboard chipset was compatible. What will happen if you install a processor on a motherboard that can fit the socket but is the wrong chipset?

What configuration can you find for PCIe slots?

The PCI Express Version 4.0 can provide up to what amount of throughput with 16 lanes for data?

At what point during the motherboard installation should you install the motherboard drivers?

What is a possible remedy if your system hangs at odd times or during the boot?

What must your motherboard have to use BitLocker Encryption in Windows 7/8/10 which will ensure that your hard drive cannot be used in another computer?

What has occurred if you see the message, “Chassis Intruded! System has halted.” the next time you start your computer?

Which setting can be configured via the BIOS/UEFI screen?

Which of the following represents a method for accessing the BIOS/UEFI setup program?

Where do today’s computers store almost all motherboard configuration data?

Where must virtualization be enabled for VM (virtual machine) software to work?

Which motherboard slot should you install a new high-end graphics card in?

The LGA1151 socket and latest Coffee Lake chipset support what type of RAM?

Which statement is NOT true regarding Coffee Lake chipsets?

What is the set of rules and standards that any two entities use for communication?