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Basics of computer hardware.
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1
When applying thermal paste how much should you add to the CPU IHS?
A small drop
A large drop
Enough to cover the entire IHS
The entire syringe
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What are the main two competing CPU manufacturers?
Intel Atom - Pentium
Qualcomm - Intel
Nvidia - ATI
Intel - AMD
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What is this component
GPU
GUI
APU
CPU
4
These hard drives are?
IHS compatible
Easy to break
Hot Swappable
Very cold
5
When an error occurs in a computer, it gives a light blink or a beep sound what is this called?
Beep Codes
Error Cadences
LED CODES
Lock Signals
6
What is this an image of?
GPU cooler
RAM Heatsink
Heatsink and fan for CPU
CPU cooler
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What is the name of this video cable?
Display Port Cable
HDMI 2.0 Cable
USB Type 9 Cable
Drop Pin Connector
8
What is this cable?
Power Over Ethernet Cable (POE)
RJ-11 Cable
Internet Cable
RJ-45 (Ethernet) Cable
9
When a computer starts to turn on, the display showing the motherboard brand or OS is the?
Power On Self Test (POST)
Status Reference Signal
Error Correcting System (ECS)
Company Logo Test
10
What is the "EXACT" name of the component that allows you to play disc media?
DVD Drive
Optical Drive
Bluray Player
PS4 interface
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What is this cable?
High Definition Multi-Media Interface (HDMI)
RFI Scanner
DVI (Digital Video Interface)
VGA (Video Graphics Array)
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What is this component?
Solid State Drive
RAM
CPU Cartridge
Hard Disk Drive
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What is the act of pushing a component to work at a faster rate than it is certified for?
Over Volting
Over Clocking
Under Volting
Under Clocking
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What is this component?
Solid State Drive
RAM (Random Access Memory)
ECC (Error Correcting Code) Unit
Non-Volatile Memory
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What are the two main graphics card companies?
Intel - AMD
Nvidia - Intel
AMD - ATI
Nvidia - AMD
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What is it called when a company makes their product non-overclockable?
Wild Carding
Holding (Ex: GPU holding)
Locking (Ex: CPU locking)
Cancellation
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What is this Component?
VGA
Startup Power Bank
Backup Battery
Power Supply
18
What is this component?
Solid State Drive
Graphics Card
Hard Disk Drive
Network Box
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Hot swappable means?
A component must alert the PC when installed
A component can be plugged in without a restart
The computer can start when a device is plugged in
20
What is this component?
Data Board
Socket
PCI Express
Motherboard
21
Which is considered faster?
SSD
HDD
22
What is the name of this old peripheral port?
RFID Interface
USB A
PS/2
USB C
23
This part of a Motherboard is commonly referred to as a?
USB plug
Shield
Interface
I/O
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What component is this?
Video Card
Graphics Card
Accelerated Processing Unit
CPU
