A user installs a high-performance graphics card and wants maximum bandwidth for optimal performance. Which PCIe slot should the technician recommend?

A compact desktop build requires a storage solution that saves space and does not require a separate power cable. Which connector BEST meets this requirement?

A customer wants a power supply that produces less heat and reduces energy costs. Which feature should the technician prioritize?

A CPU is overheating even though a fan is installed and operational. Which action would MOST likely resolve the issue?

A desktop PC shuts down after running for 20–30 minutes. The case feels unusually warm, and the issue does not occur immediately after startup. Which action should the technician perform FIRST?

While inspecting a system that fails to boot, a technician notices barrel-shaped components on the motherboard that appear bulged and are leaking residue. What is the MOST likely cause?

A workstation repeatedly loses its system date and time whenever it is powered off. Network authentication errors also occur. Which component should be replaced?

A technician is reviewing the laser printer imaging process. During which stage is toner permanently bonded to the paper?

A monitor displays a very dim image even though the system is powered on and the correct input source is selected. Adjusting brightness settings has no effect. What is the MOST likely cause?

A company operates a dedicated high-speed network that provides block-level storage to multiple servers in a datacenter. Which type of network is being used?

A technician connects several PCs to an Ethernet switch. After initial communication, the switch forwards traffic only to the correct destination port instead of all ports. Which switch feature enables this behavior?

A VoIP phone requires power but is installed in an area without electrical outlets. Which IEEE PoE standard would support up to 25 watts of power delivery?

A network cable must be installed near generators and fluorescent lighting that produce significant electromagnetic interference. Which cable type is MOST appropriate?

A technician wants to maximize wireless speed in a crowded office but can accept reduced signal range. Which Wi-Fi frequency band is the BEST choice?

A small business frequently uploads large design files to cloud storage and needs equal upload and download speeds. Which Internet connection type BEST meets this requirement?

During a cable Internet installation, which connector type is used to connect the modem to the ISP’s network?

A SOHO router separates a private home network from the public Internet and forwards traffic between the two. Which router function enables this behavior?

A streaming application prioritizes speed over reliability and can tolerate occasional packet loss. Which transport-layer protocol is MOST appropriate?

Which of the following IPv4 addresses is considered part of a private address range?