WorksheetsSpecial Exam - SysAd
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Before touching any electronic component, what is the first step a technician must take to prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)?
Wash hands with soap and water
Wear an Anti-static wrist strap or touch a grounded metal part
Turn on the air conditioning unit
Apply thermal paste to the fingers
In a CSS NC II assessment, what is the very first component you should remove when disassembling a standard tower PC?
Motherboard
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Case Cover / Side Panel
RAM (Memory)
When disassembling, which of these should be disconnected immediately after opening the case and before removing any hardware?
The Front Panel Header
CPU Fan
All power cables connected to the motherboard and drives
The CMOS Battery
What is the correct chronological order for removing drives during disassembly?
Hard Drive > Optical Drive > SSD
It does not matter which drive is removed first
Unplug data/power cables > Unscrew from bay > Slide out of the chassis
Remove the motherboard first, then the drives
You are about to remove the Motherboard. Which of the following must be done first?
Remove the CPU and RAM while the board is still inside
Remove all remaining internal cables (SATA, Front Panel, Power)
Scrub the motherboard with a damp cloth
Unscrew the PSU
During assembly, what is the first step after preparing the workplace and tools?
Install the Motherboard into the case
Install the CPU, RAM, and Heat Sink onto the Motherboard (Out-of-box)
Plug the PC into the wall outlet
Install the Operating System
Why is it standard practice in NC II to install the CPU and RAM onto the motherboard before placing the board inside the chassis?
To save time during the oral questioning
To provide better maneuverability and prevent damage to the board
ecause the case is too small for the RAM
It is not standard practice; you must install the board first
When installing the CPU, what is the most important thing to align to ensure it is seated correctly?
The brand logo
The gold triangle (Pin 1 indicator) on the CPU and socket
The thermal paste spread
The screw holes on the motherboard
What is the correct way to apply thermal paste on the processor?
Cover the entire green part of the CPU
A small, pea-sized amount in the center of the Heat Spreader
Use a brush to paint the bottom of the heat sink
Thermal paste is not required for NC II
When installing RAM, how do you know it is properly seated?
When it wiggles freely
When the side clips click into place automatically
When you hear the BIOS beep
When the gold pins are still visible
After the CPU and RAM are secured on the motherboard, what is the next step in the assembly sequence?
Connect the Monitor
Install the Motherboard into the System Case using standoffs
Install the Hard Drive
Plug in the Power Cord
What are the small brass spacers used to prevent the motherboard from touching the metal frame of the case?
Washers
Jumpers
Standoffs
Lag bolts
In what stage of assembly do you usually install the Power Supply Unit (PSU)?
Before the Motherboard (in most standard ATX cases)
After the Operating System is installed
Last, after the side panel is closed
Only when the PC fails to turn on
When connecting the Front Panel Headers, which pin is usually indicated by a colored wire (non-white/non-black)?
Negative (-)
Neutral
Ground
Positive (+)
Which of the following is the correct sequence for installing internal drives?
Place in bay > Secure with screws > Connect SATA data and power cables
Connect cables > Place in bay > Secure with screws
Secure with screws > Connect cables > Place in bay
Drives should be installed outside the case
Which power connector provides electricity specifically to the CPU?
24-pin Main Power
4-pin or 8-pin 12V Connector
SATA Power Connector
Molex Connector
Before closing the side panel in a CSS assessment, what "finishing touch" is expected by the assessor?
Dusting the outside of the case
Cable Management (using cable ties to organize wires)
Signing the motherboard with a marker
Removing the CMOS battery
What is the final step of the hardware assembly process before booting the computer?
Installing the Antivirus
Attaching the Side Panels/Case Cover
Partitioning the Hard Drive
Formatting the USB drive
Which tool is used to test if the power supply is working before connecting it to the motherboard?
LAN Tester
Multimeter or PSU Tester
Loopback Plug
Screwdriver
If the computer fails to "POST" (Power On Self Test) after assembly, what is the first thing you should check?
If the CPU is melted
If the monitor is broken
All cable connections and seating of RAM/Video Card
The internet connection
