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A+ Chapter 5 Supporting the Power System and Troubleshooting Computers
A+ Chapter 5 Supporting the Power System and Troubleshooting Computers
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1
A liquid cooling system can only be used on the CPU. It will not work for a GPU.
True
False
2
What is a symptom of a bad CR2032 battery on a newer motherboard?
Time and date reset
OS doesn't load
PC won't power on
BIOS/UEFI settings reset
3
A whine from the power supply is normal, it is just warming up.
False
True
4
What is a good reason to use liquid cooling?
When you are overclocking the operating system
It looks cool
When you are overclocking the CPU
It is easy to install
5
What component draws the most current in a system?
DVD/CD drive
PCI video card
PCIe X 16 Video Card
SATA drive
6
Why might you disable quick booting?
To test the fans
To see a full POST report
To load more operating systems
To get into the BIOS easier
7
What is a symptom of an inadequate power supply?
It whines when you turn it on
System reports low power error
A beep error code
The fans do not spin
8
What could be the result of a missing standoff?
Cannot install RAM
Bad airflow
Short circuit
Long circuit
9
An auto switching power supply can automatically switch between AC and DC?
True
False
10
How do you manage cables inside the case?
Route them through fan paths
Anchor them out of the way
Cut them out
Use tie wraps
11
What voltages are on a Molex connector?
-5, -12
+3.3, +12
+3.3, +5, -12
+5, +12
12
What is used to test the electrical system?
Power Supply Tester
BIOS
Multimeter
POST
13
Which device provides a battery backup and conditions the power?
Surge protector
Degausser
GPU
UPS
14
What beep code could indicate a successful boot?
3 long beeps
Continuous short beeps
Continuous 3 short beeps and then a pause
One short beep
15
What beep code could indicate a problem with the keyboard controller?
One short beep
Continuous 3 short beeps and then a pause
3 long beeps
Continuous short beeps
16
What beep code could indicate a video error?
Continuous short beeps
One long and two short beeps
3 long beeps
Continuous 3 short beeps and then a pause
17
What is each circuit on a power supply known as? (Example +12V)
Header
Heat Sink
Rail
Wattage
18
Immediately after you unplug the PC from the plug, you’re safe to begin working inside the case
False
True
19
Which of these is not a valid step to troubleshoot an overheating issue
Remove power from case fans
Check air flow in the case
Check amount of thermal paste on the CPU
Remove dust from case fans
20
If you see smoke, you should immediately open the case to try to identify what is causing it.
True
False
21
What error message is shown on a blue screen?
CAG
ECC
BIOS
BSOD
22
What uses fins to draw heat out of a component?
Fan
Heat sink
CAG
Liquid cooling
23
When there are electrical issues, you will see events in the event viewer of Windows?
False
True
24
What beep code could indicate a memory error?
Continuous 3 short beeps and then a pause
3 long beeps
Continuous short beeps
One long and two short beeps
25
What material is a heatsink typically made out of?
Steel
Copper
Plastic
Aluminum
26
What Intel socket recommends that you use liquid cooling?
AM3+
LGA1151
LGA1150
LGA2011
27
When purchasing a power supply, how much more should you plan for than is required?
40%
20%
10%
30%
28
An auto switching power supply can automatically switch between 110V AC and 220V AC?
False
True
29
What voltage does the 4 or 8 pin CPU connector supply?
+3.3V
+12V
-12V
+5V
