WorksheetsComputer Hardware
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 18mins
What are two settings that can be modified in the BIOS setup program. (Choose two.)
enabling and disabling devices
boot order
swap file size
device drivers
drive partition size
Which hardware upgrade would allow the processor in a gaming PC to provide the optimal gaming performance?
large amounts of fast RAM
liquid cooling
a high capacity external hard drive
a fast EIDE drive
Which term refers to the technique of increasing the speed of a processor from the specified value of its manufacturer?
hyperthreading
overclocking
throttling
multitasking
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
Which website should a technician consult to find instructions for updating the BIOS on a computer?
case manufacturer
CPU manufacturer
motherboard manufacturer
operating system developer
What indicates that the charge on the CMOS battery could be getting low?
The computer fails to boot.
Performance while accessing files on the hard drive is slow.
The computer time and date are incorrect.
A beep error code occurs during POST.
Where is the saved BIOS configuration data stored?
cache
hard drive
RAM
CMOS
What is this image?
SSD M.2 storage
RAM memory
Heat sink
CPU
Graphics card
Which definition describes the term "overclocking"?
modifying the motherboard clocking crystal to increase the timing signals
changing the bus speed of the motherboard to increase the speed of attached adaptors
replacing slower SDRAM with faster memory
increasing the speed of the CPU beyond the recommendations of the manufacturer
Which hardware upgrade would allow the processor in a gaming PC to provide the optimal gaming performance for the CPU?
large amounts of fast RAM
liquid/water cooling
a high capacity external hard drive
a fast EIDE drive
Types of Models of CPUs for the following manufacturers?
Core i3
Core i5
Core i7
Core i9
Xeon
Ryzen 3
Ryzen 5
Ryzen 7
Ryzen 9
Ryzen Threadripper
What should be done prior to the installation of RAM onto the motherboard?
Populate the centre memory slots first before inserting the new RAM.
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.
What is a possible hardware upgrade that can be used to add more storage space to a modern smartphone?
hard disk
microSD
CompactFlash
USB flash drive
What is this image?
Graphics card
RAM Memory
HDD (hard drive)
M.2 SSD
Heat Sink
What is this image?
Graphics card
RAM Memory
HDD (hard drive)
M.2 SSD
Heat Sink
What are two reasons someone might upgrade a NIC? (Choose two.)
to increase bandwidth
to have wireless connectivity
to import videos
to implement a RAID
to have a higher sample rate
