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Comptia A+ Hardware

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the acronym RAM mean?

a)

Reduced Access Memory

b)

Redundant Access Module

c)

Random Access Memory

d)

Random Access Module

e)

Really Awesome Memory

2.

What would be the purpose of installing an eSATA expansion card in your system?

a)

To boost the performance of an internal hard drive

b)

To allow for universal connectivity to any type of display device

c)

To provide a connection for an external storage device

d)

To allow you to boost the RAM of the system without physically installing internal memory modules.

e)

To impress the neighbors and loved ones, obviously.

3.

My friend Joe wants to add another hard drive to his computer. What should he check to make sure his system will support it?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

Expansion slots

d)

PSU

4.

If your computer runs low on RAM, what will it use instead?

a)

Optical drive

b)

Virtual memory

c)

Cache

d)

SSD

5.

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?

a)

Time controller

b)

CPU

c)

CMOS battery

d)

BIOS chip

6.

A user named Monika wants to upgrade the memory in her laptop. What memory form factor will she need?

a)

SODIMM

b)

DIMM

c)

DDR3

d)

DDR2

7.

Which of the following is faster than RAM

a)

HHD

b)

CACHE

c)

BD-ROM

d)

SSD

8.

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?

a)

Order a new BIOS chip from the motherboard manufacturer

b)

Flash the BIOS

c)

Order a new BIOS chip from the memory manufacturer

d)

You can’t upgrade a BIOS

9.

Which component inside a computer produces the most heat

a)

PSU

b)

GPU

c)

RAM

d)

CPU

10.

What can be accessed from the BIOS?

a)

POST

b)

Boot Order

c)

Services

d)

Command Prompt

11.

What is the smallest form factor listed?

a)

ATX

b)

ITX

c)

Micro ATX

d)

EATX

12.

Which connector supports both analog and digital signal?

a)

DVI-I

b)

DVI-D

c)

VGA

d)

DVI

13.

Which connector can provide high speed streaming, audio integration, and protects Digital Rights Management

a)

VGA

b)

HDMI

c)

DVI

d)

DisplayPort

14.

Which of the following would NOT be considered an expansion card?

a)

Video Card

b)

Network Card

c)

Audio Card

d)

SD Card

15.

What internal component acts as the backbone for the entire computer system, which connects all internal devices?

a)

The processor

b)

The computer case

c)

The motherboard

d)

The hard drive

16.

You need to install a video card. Where on the motherboard would this be installed?

a)

CPU socket

b)

Memory slot

c)

PCIe slot

d)

ATX power connector

17.

You are looking through the specifications of a motherboard and you notice that it features an integrated GPU. What does this mean?

a)

The motherboard has a PCI-E slot that you can use to boost the graphical performance.

b)

The motherboard has built-in support for video, and does not require a graphics card.

c)

The motherboard features a core CPU that is built right into the system board.

d)

The motherboard has dedicated high-speed memory for storing recently used instructions and Data.

18.

What is the reason for applying thermal paste to the surface of a CPU?

a)

To improve the transference of heat from the processor to the heat sink.

b)

To prevent dust particles from attaching to the processor.

c)

To improve the overall performance of the processor.

d)

To ensure that the processor is secured tightly to the motherboard and does not come loose.

e)

To brush your computers teeth with, of course

19.

What type of cooling feature is usually seen in higher-end machines for which heat is especially concerning?

a)

Multiple heat sinks

b)

Air vents in the computer case

c)

A dedicated CPU fan and case fan

d)

Liquid cooling

20.
The process of upgrading or refreshing the firmware stored on the ROM BIOS chip is called ________________.
a)
Flashing ROM
b)
Renewing The ROM
c)
Renewing The RAM
d)
Flashing RAM
21.
When one port fails, the entire motherboard must be replaced.
a)
True 
b)
False