WorksheetsIT Essentials (Module 1)
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 33mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A customer comes into a computer parts and service store. The customer is looking for a device to scan some old family photos into a laptop. What device should the store owner recommend to accomplish the required task?
a)
magstripe reader
b)
projector
c)
joystick or gamepad
d)
flatbed scanner
2.
Which characteristic describes a SIMM?
a)
an individual memory chip that has dual rows of pins used to attach it to the motherboard
b)
SRAM that is internal and integrated into the CPU
c)
a smaller, more condensed memory module that provides random access data storage, ideal for use in laptops, printers, and other devices where conserving space is desirable
d)
a small circuit board that holds several memory chips and has a 30- or 72-pin configuration
3.
What is the fastest type of memory technology?
a)
Quadruple channel
b)
SODIMM
c)
Double channel
d)
SRAM
4.
Only supports digital devices and inputs.
a)
DVI-A
b)
DVI-D (Dual Link)
c)
DVI-D (Single Link)
d)
DVI-I (Dual Link)
e)
DVI-I (Single Link)
5.
Only supports analog output.
a)
DVI-A
b)
DVI-D (Dual Link)
c)
DVI-D (Single Link)
d)
DVI-I (Dual Link)
e)
DVI-I (Single Link)
6.
Only supports digital devices output at an additional extra bandwidth.
a)
DVI-A
b)
DVI-D (Dual Link)
c)
DVI-D (Single Link)
d)
DVI-I (Dual Link)
e)
DVI-I (Single Link)
7.
Supports digital output and analog devices at an additional extra bandwidth.
a)
DVI-A
b)
DVI-D (Dual Link)
c)
DVI-D (Single Link)
d)
DVI-I (Dual Link)
e)
DVI-I (Single Link)
8.
Supports digital output and analog devices.
a)
DVI-A
b)
DVI-D (Dual Link)
c)
DVI-D (Single Link)
d)
DVI-I (Dual Link)
e)
DVI-I (Single Link)
9.
Which statement describes the proper use of an anti-static wrist strap?
a)
An anti-static wrist strap should make contact with the skin.
b)
The anti-static wrist strip should not be attached to any grounded object.
c)
An anti-static wrist strap should not be used in conjunction with an antistatic mat.
d)
For optimum grounding, the clip should be attached to a painted section of the computer case.
10.
Which type of memory is primarily used as cache memory?
a)
SRAM
b)
RAM
c)
DRAM
d)
ROM
11.
Which two storage devices use a magnetic medium for storing data? (Choose TWO.)
a)
tape drive
b)
compact disk drive
c)
solid state drive
d)
blue-ray disk drive
e)
hard disk drive
12.
Which unit of measurement is used to indicate the hard drive speed?
a)
pages per minute
b)
revolutions per minute
c)
clusters per minute
d)
gigabytes
13.
What three voltages are commonly provided by the power supply to the various components inside the computer? (Choose THREE.)
a)
3.3 volts
b)
5 volts
c)
12 volts
d)
24 volts
e)
48 volts
14.
A customer needs additional storage space on an older computer. What will the technician look at in the computer to determine if an additional hard drive can be added?
a)
an available PATA/SATA connection
b)
the heat that is generated and air flow requirements
c)
BIOS version
d)
an open PCI/PCIe expansion slot
e)
adequate RAM
15.
Which component controls the communications and interactions between the CPU and other components on the motherboard?
a)
CMOS
b)
BIOS
c)
chipset
d)
RAM
16.
Which statement describes a characteristic of GDDR Synchronous Dynamic RAM?
a)
It is used in conjunction with a dedicated GPU.
b)
It has a low power consumption and is used for cache memory.
c)
It processes massive amounts of data at the fastest speeds.
d)
It is used for main memory.
17.
Hard drives in a grocery warehouse keep failing because of vibrations in the warehouse environment. What would be a possible solution for this high failure rate?
a)
Install each computer in a specialized high airflow case.
b)
Install an SSD drive in each computer.
c)
Install an antistatic mat under each computer.
d)
Install a more powerful power supply in each computer.
18.
Refer to the exhibit. Which two port types are shown in the graphic? (Choose TWO.)
a)
network
b)
modem
c)
USB
d)
parallel
e)
serial
19.
From which type of data storage does the CPU load information for processing during normal operation?
a)
ROM
b)
RAM
c)
SSD
d)
hard drive
20.
Refer to the exhibit. Which type of adapter is shown?
a)
RAID
b)
sound
c)
network interface
d)
video
21.
Which type of device would be used on a laptop to verify the identity of a user?
a)
a MIDI device
b)
a biometric identification device
c)
a digitizer
d)
a touch screen
22.
What is an active cooling solution for a PC?
a)
Add a heatsink to the CPU.
b)
Reduce the speed of the CPU.
c)
Use a painted computer case.
d)
Add an additional case fan.
23.
Which tool can protect computer components from the effects of ESD?
a)
antistatic wrist strap
b)
surge suppressor
c)
SPS
d)
UPS
24.
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?
a)
HDMI
b)
FireWire
c)
DVI
d)
VGA
e)
USB
25.
Which statement describes a characteristic of SRAM in a PC?
a)
It has the highest power consumption.
b)
It is used for cache memory.
c)
It has a connector with 240 pins.
d)
It is used as main RAM in a PC.
26.
Why is it important to ground both computers and network devices?
a)
to facilitate the flow of current from the power supply to the computer case
b)
to provide a path of least resistance for stray current
c)
to ensure that both the power supplied and the power used is in sync with the ground voltage
d)
to ensure that the power supply is limited to an output of 110V DC
27.
Which characteristic describes EPROM?
a)
SRAM that is internal and integrated into the CPU
b)
a smaller, more condensed memory module that provides random access data storage, ideal for use in laptops, printers, and other devices where conserving space is desirable
c)
a chip that is nonvolatile and can be erased by exposing it to strong ultraviolet light
d)
a small circuit board that holds several memory chips and has a 30- or 72-pin configuration
28.
A customer comes into a computer parts and service store. The customer is looking for a device to display a promotional presentation to a large audience at a conference. What device should the store owner recommend to accomplish the required task?
a)
joystick or gamepad
b)
magstripe reader
c)
projector
d)
AR headset
29.
A customer comes into a computer parts and service store. The customer is looking for a device to provide secure access to the central server room using a retinal scan. What device should the store owner recommend to accomplish the required task?
a)
biometric scanner
b)
keyboard
c)
NFC device
d)
flatbed scanner
30.
Which two activities are normally controlled by the Northbridge part of the chipset? (Choose TWO.)
a)
communication between the CPU and the I/O ports
b)
access to the RAM
c)
access to the video card
d)
communication between the CPU and the hard drive
e)
communication between the CPU and the sound card
31.
A customer comes into a computer parts and service store. The customer is looking for a device to manually input text for a new networking textbook that the customer is writing. What device should the store owner recommend to accomplish the required task?
a)
biometric scanner
b)
NFC device
c)
flatbed scanner
d)
keyboard
32.
A customer comes into a computer parts and service store. The customer is looking for a device to allow users to tap and pay for their purchases. What device should the store owner recommend to accomplish the required task?
a)
NFC device
b)
joystick or gamepad
c)
projector
d)
magstripe reader
33.
A customer comes into a computer parts and service store. The customer is looking for a device to help when repairing an airplane and that will allow the customer to see and interact with the repair manual at the same time. What device should the store owner recommend to accomplish the required task?
a)
biometric scanner
b)
keyboard
c)
AR headset
d)
NFC device
34.
Which characteristic describes PROM?
a)
chips that run at clock speeds of 800 MHz and have a connector with 240 pins
b)
chips specifically designed for video graphics that are used in conjunction with a dedicated GPU
c)
chips that require constant power to function and are often used for cache memory
d)
chips that are manufactured blank and then can be programmed once by a PROM programmer
35.
Which characteristic describes DDR3 SDRAM?
a)
chips that run at clock speeds of 800 MHz and have a connector with 240 pins
b)
an individual memory chip that has dual rows of pins used to attach it to the motherboard
c)
a small circuit board that holds several memory chips and has a 30- or 72-pin configuration
d)
chips specifically designed for video graphics that are used in conjunction with a dedicated GPU
36.
A customer comes into a computer parts and service store. The customer is looking for a device to train pilots how to land and take off in a computer simulation environment. What device should the store owner recommend to accomplish the required task?
a)
projector
b)
joystick or gamepad
c)
magstripe reader
d)
AR headset
37.
Which characteristic describes ROM?
a)
chips that run at clock speeds of 800 MHz and have a connector with 240 pins
b)
chips specifically designed for video graphics that are used in conjunction with a dedicated GPU
c)
chips that require constant power to function and are often used for cache memory
d)
a chip that cannot be erased or rewritten and is now obsolete
38.
A customer comes into a computer parts and service store. The customer is looking for a device to help a person with accessibility issues input instructions into a laptop by using a pen. What device should the store owner recommend to accomplish the required task?
a)
stylus
b)
biometric scanner
c)
keyboard
d)
NFC device
39.
Which characteristic describes ECC memory?
a)
chips specifically designed for video graphics that are used in conjunction with a dedicated GPU
b)
chips that can detect multiple bit errors and correct single bit errors in memory
c)
an individual memory chip that has dual rows of pins used to attach it to the motherboard
d)
chips that run at clock speeds of 800 MHz and have a connector with 240 pins
40.
Which characteristic describes a DIP?
a)
an individual memory chip that has dual rows of pins used to attach it to the motherboard
b)
chips that require constant power to function and are often used for cache memory
c)
chips that run at clock speeds of 800 MHz and have a connector with 240 pins
d)
chips whose contents can be “flashed” for deletion and are often used to store BIOS
41.
Which characteristic describes EPROM?
a)
chips that run at clock speeds of 800 MHz and have a connector with 240 pins
b)
chips specifically designed for video graphics that are used in conjunction with a dedicated GPU
c)
chips that require constant power to function and are often used for cache memory
d)
a chip that is nonvolatile and can be erased by exposing it to strong ultraviolet light
42.
A technician looks at a motherboard and sees a 24-pin connector. What component would connect to the motherboard through the use of this 24-pin connector?
a)
power supply
b)
video card
c)
PATA optical drive
d)
SATA drive
e)
floppy drive
43.
Which two components usually interface directly with the Southbridge chipset on the motherboard? (Choose TWO.)
a)
USB ports
b)
video card
c)
RAM
d)
hard drive
e)
PCIe slots
44.
A customer comes into a computer parts and service store. The customer is looking for a device to allow secure access to the main doors of the company by swiping an ID card. What device should the store owner recommend to accomplish the required task?
a)
joystick or gamepad
b)
projector
c)
AR headset
d)
magstripe reader
45.
A customer comes into a computer parts and service store. The customer is looking for a device to allow secure access to the main doors of the company by swiping an ID card. What device should the store owner recommend to accomplish the required task?
a)
magstripe reader
b)
biometric scanner
c)
keyboard
d)
NFC device
46.
A technician is building a thick client workstation that would be used to run a database and wants to ensure the best protection against errors. What type of memory would be best suited for this?
a)
RDRAM
b)
ECC
c)
DDR3
d)
DDR2
47.
Which adapter would a technician install in a desktop computer to enable a video signal to be recorded from a video recorder to the computer hard drive?
a)
video capture card
b)
video adapter
c)
TV tuner card
d)
network interface card
48.
Which characteristic describes GDDR SDRAM?
a)
chips that require constant power to function and are often used for cache memory
b)
chips that run at clock speeds of 800 MHz and have a connector with 240 pins
c)
chips whose contents can be “flashed” for deletion and are often used to store BIOS
d)
chips specifically designed for video graphics that are used in conjunction with a dedicated GPU
49.
Which two devices are considered input devices? (Choose TWO.)
a)
biometric authentication device
b)
digital camera
c)
printer
d)
projector
e)
speakers
50.
A customer has a computer for a home business, but wants to have another computer as a web server. What would be the best solution for the customer to share the monitor, mouse, and keyboard between the two computers?
a)
KVM switch
b)
access point
c)
multipurpose device
d)
network switch
e)
USB hub
51.
Which two statements describe a characteristic of GDDR Synchronous Dynamic RAM? (Choose TWO.)
a)
It processes massive amounts of data at the fastest speeds.
b)
It is used for main memory.
c)
It has a low power consumption and is used for cache memory.
d)
It is used in conjunction with a dedicated GPU.
52.
Which three devices are considered output devices? (Choose THREE.)
a)
headphones
b)
monitor
c)
printer
d)
fingerprint scanner
e)
keyboard
53.
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?
a)
touch screen monitor
b)
PS/2 hub
c)
USB switch
d)
KVM switch
e)
UPS
54.
Which action can reduce the risk of ESD damage when computer equipment is being worked on?
a)
working on a grounded antistatic mat
b)
lowering the humidity level in the work area
c)
moving cordless phones away from the work area
d)
keeping the computer plugged into a surge protector
55.
Which type of input device can identify users based on their voice?
a)
digitizer
b)
KVM switch
c)
biometric identification device
d)
scanner
56.
How are the internal components of a computer protected against ESD?
a)
by unplugging the computer after use
b)
by grounding the internal components via attachment to the case
c)
by using computer cases made out of plastic or aluminum
d)
by using multiple fans to move warm air through the case
57.
A technician wants to replace a failing power supply on a high-end gaming computer. Which form factor should the technician be looking for?
a)
AT
b)
ATX
c)
ATX12V
d)
EPS12V
58.
Refer to the exhibit. How is the connector used in a PC?
a)
to connect legacy floppy drives
b)
to connect optical drives
c)
to connect disk drives
d)
to supply power to various internal components
59.
Which expansion slot is used by an NVMe compliant device?
a)
PCI
b)
PCIe
c)
USB-C
d)
SATA
60.
Which disk drive type contains a magnetic HDD with onboard flash memory serving as a non-volatile cache?
a)
SCSI
b)
SSD
c)
NVMe
d)
SSHD
61.
Which port allows for the transmission of high definition video using the DisplayPort protocol?
a)
Thunderbolt
b)
DVI
c)
VGA
d)
RCA
62.
Refer to the exhibit. What type of connecter is displayed?
a)
DVI to HDMI adapter
b)
HDMI to VGA converter
c)
Molex to SATA adapter
d)
USB to PS/2 adapter
63.
Which statement describes Augmented Reality (AR) technology?
a)
It always requires a headset.
b)
It superimposes images and audio over the real world in real time.
c)
The headset closes off any ambient light to users.
d)
It does not provide users with immediate access to information about their real surroundings.
64.
Which two PC components communicate with the CPU through the Southbridge chipset? (Choose TWO.)
a)
RAM
b)
hard drive
c)
64-bit gigabit Ethernet adapter
d)
video card
65.
Which motherboard form factor has the smallest footprint for use in thin client devices?
a)
ATX
b)
Micro-ATX
c)
Mini-ATX
d)
ITX
66.
What is the maximum storage capacity of a single DDR5 DIMM stick?
a)
64 GB
b)
128 GB
c)
256 GB
d)
32 GB
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