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WorksheetsComptia A+ Hardware
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 42mins
What does the acronym RAM mean?
Reduced Access Memory
Redundant Access Module
Random Access Memory
Random Access Module
Really Awesome Memory
What would be the purpose of installing an eSATA expansion card in your system?
To boost the performance of an internal hard drive
To allow for universal connectivity to any type of display device
To provide a connection for an external storage device
To allow you to boost the RAM of the system without physically installing internal memory modules.
To impress the neighbors and loved ones, obviously.
My friend Joe wants to add another hard drive to his computer. What should he check to make sure his system will support it?
CPU
RAM
Expansion slots
PSU
If your computer runs low on RAM, what will it use instead?
Optical drive
Virtual memory
Cache
SSD
When you turn on your computer, it tells you that it does not have the time and date set and asks you to enter setup. What likely needs to be replaced?
Time controller
CPU
CMOS battery
BIOS chip
A user named Monika wants to upgrade the memory in her laptop. What memory form factor will she need?
SODIMM
DIMM
DDR3
DDR2
Which of the following is faster than RAM
HHD
CACHE
BD-ROM
SSD
You just installed more memory in your computer, but it’s not recognized. Your friend suggests you upgrade your BIOS.what’s the best way to do this?
Order a new BIOS chip from the motherboard manufacturer
Flash the BIOS
Order a new BIOS chip from the memory manufacturer
You can’t upgrade a BIOS
Which component inside a computer produces the most heat
PSU
GPU
RAM
CPU
What can be accessed from the BIOS?
POST
Boot Order
Services
Command Prompt
What is the smallest form factor listed?
ATX
ITX
Micro ATX
EATX
Which connector supports both analog and digital signal?
DVI-I
DVI-D
VGA
DVI
Which connector can provide high speed streaming, audio integration, and protects Digital Rights Management
VGA
HDMI
DVI
DisplayPort
Which of the following would NOT be considered an expansion card?
Video Card
Network Card
Audio Card
SD Card
What internal component acts as the backbone for the entire computer system, which connects all internal devices?
The processor
The computer case
The motherboard
The hard drive
You need to install a video card. Where on the motherboard would this be installed?
CPU socket
Memory slot
PCIe slot
ATX power connector
You are looking through the specifications of a motherboard and you notice that it features an integrated GPU. What does this mean?
The motherboard has a PCI-E slot that you can use to boost the graphical performance.
The motherboard has built-in support for video, and does not require a graphics card.
The motherboard features a core CPU that is built right into the system board.
The motherboard has dedicated high-speed memory for storing recently used instructions and Data.
What is the reason for applying thermal paste to the surface of a CPU?
To improve the transference of heat from the processor to the heat sink.
To prevent dust particles from attaching to the processor.
To improve the overall performance of the processor.
To ensure that the processor is secured tightly to the motherboard and does not come loose.
To brush your computers teeth with, of course
What type of cooling feature is usually seen in higher-end machines for which heat is especially concerning?
Multiple heat sinks
Air vents in the computer case
A dedicated CPU fan and case fan
Liquid cooling
