Computer Hardware Basics

Question 1

Which two statements are true regarding conventional PCI and PCI Express (PCIe) slots?

Accepted Answer

The PCI bus transports 32 data bits in parallel., The PCI bus operates at about 500 Mbps.

Question 2

A system that randomly hangs during booting as well as hangs at random times after booting successfully.

Accepted Answer

Flash the BIOS/UEFI

Question 3

You want to build gaming computer with the best performance possible. Which consideration should be highest on the list?

Accepted Answer

Use the highest-performing processor

Question 4

Your manager wants you to build a custom computer. What do you not need to take into consideration yet?

Accepted Answer

Operating system

Question 5

What types of port transmits both digital audio and digital video with a single connector? Select all that apply

Accepted Answer

Display Port, HDMI

Question 6

You buy a CPU from Best Buy. The box references the amount of L1 cache in the list of features. What is it referring to?

Accepted Answer

The amount of memory residing directly on the processor die

Question 7

You are researching motherboards for a small computer for a home theater. What size form factor should you consider?

Accepted Answer

mITX

Question 8

What type of RAM should you considering buying to help ensure a computer will not crash due to memory error?

Accepted Answer

ECC

Question 9

What is the file pagefile.sys used for? Select all that apply

Accepted Answer

Used to enhance the amount of RAM in the system., Windows normally stores virtual memory in this file.

Question 10

What type of grid is PGA on a processor?

Accepted Answer

Pin Grid Array

Question 11

What is a port replicator used for?

Accepted Answer

A device that has multiple ports allowing multiple devices to plug into it

Question 12

The two different types of firmware that may be used on a motherboard are BIOS and UEFI.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

What type of grid is LGA on a processor?

Accepted Answer

Land Grid Array

Question 14

When you build a computer from parts, you usually start by deciding on which two components?

Accepted Answer

motherboard, processor

Question 15

Which of the following method is not typically used to keep a computer system cool?

Accepted Answer

The power supply will only deliver up to 500 W and operate efficiently., The 1000 W power supply will last longer than a 750 W power supply.

Question 16

You need to replace memory in a desktop computer. What component will you be replacing?

Accepted Answer

DIMM

Question 17

Using a can of compressed air to blow dust out of a computer is a quick measure to take to try to resolve the problem.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

At what point during the motherboard installation should you install the motherboard drivers?

Accepted Answer

After Windows successfully boots without errors

Question 19

What is a possible consequence of a power supply outputting voltage that greatly exceeds the expected output values?

Accepted Answer

Excessive voltage will damage the motherboard.

Question 20

Which statements are true about a desktop computer motherboard? Select two

Accepted Answer

Has slots for DIMMS, Has a CPU socket

Question 21

It is more cost effective to replace the motherboard in a laptop than to purchase a new one.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 22

The third step of repairing a computer is to power down the computer and unplug it.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

Which of the following method is not typically used to keep a computer system cool?

Accepted Answer

Keeping the case open

Question 24

An ethernet cable uses what type of connectors on each end?

Accepted Answer

RJ-45

Question 25

You are troubleshooting a computer and think the problem is coming from the motherboard, CPU, or RAM. What are symptoms?

Accepted Answer

An error message is displayed while booting., The system reports less memory than is installed., The system begins to boot but then powers down.

Question 26

What type of socket ensures that even force is applied when a processor is being installed in the socket?

Accepted Answer

ZIF

Question 27

What three characteristics are true about SRAM and DRAM?

Accepted Answer

The type of memory used in a memory cache is SRAM because it is faster, SRAM is faster than DRAM because it does not need to be refreshed, Both are considered volatile because they only hold data while power is on

Computer Hardware Basics

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Computer Hardware Basics

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