CompTIA A+ Core 1 - Day 2

What type of network connector is used to connect PC's to Ethernet based LAN's?

Enables devices to be added or removed without shutting down the PC

A method of identifying, prioritizing, and establishing ownership of incidents

15-pin connector used to connect monitors to PCs

What is the first thing you should check if there is no image on the monitor?

What type of slots are pictured on the motherboard?

The oldest PC input device and still fundamental to operating a computer

Situation that occurs when electrons rush from one statically charged body to another

A plastic and metal box that houses components such as the motherboard, CPU, memory, etc.

You have a monitor with black spots on different parts of the display, what should you do?

What is the most prevalent physical hazard for IT equipment and personnel?

Battery that powers the chipset that keeps track of date and time for the system

What score do you need to pass CompTIA Core 1 Exam?

Desktop computer where all components, except keyboard/mouse, are contained in the monitor case

What is used in high-quality flat panel liquid-crystal displays?

A safe path for electrical current to flow away in the event that a device or cable is faulty

What tool should be used to check live parts for voltage?

A computing device designed to be placed on or near a user's desk

What is the first thing you should check for an oversized image and icons?

What type of authentication device confirms identity via physical characteristics?

Which of the following would not be a use for VR headsets?

What is the first thing you should do before disassembling a PC?

What is part of the second step of troubleshooting and establishing a theory of probable cause?

Allows a computer with a sound card to drive compatible musical instruments

A switch supporting one set of input and output devices that control multiple PCs

What is the first step in the CompTIA A+ troubleshooting model?

Video adapter designed to replace VGA port; supports digital or digital and analog signaling

A circuit breaker designed to protect devices and users of the device from faulty wiring

Large format display in which the image is projected onto a screen or wall using a lens system

Provides the foundation for all of the computer's hardware, including the processor, RAM, etc.