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IT unit 3
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Preguntas del test (66)
1What advanced BIOS feature offers support for multiple software-based machines
- AMultitasking
- BMultiprocessing
- CVirtualization
- DEmulation
2Where does the motherboard store the keyboard controller support program?
- ADRAM
- BROM Chip
- CRAM
- DHard drive
3Many CMOS setup menus allow changes to the CPU, RAM, and GPU, which supports _____?
- AMultiprocessing
- BMultitasking
- COverclocking
- DOverheating
4What is the Southbridge also known as in Intel systems?
- ABIOS Controller Hub (BCH)
- BMemory Controller Chip (MCC)
- CFusion Controller Hub (FCH)
- DInput/Output Controller Hub (ICH)
5Where is POST located?
- ARAM
- BCMOS
- CPOST expansion card
- DSystem ROM
6What provides support to USB and FireWire on computers?
- AThe motherboard
- BThe case
- CThe power supply
- DThe chipset
7What used to be essential to techs, but is rarely used on dead PCs today?
- Avoltage regulator
- BPOST card
- CPOST
- DRAM counter
8A(n) _____ symptom is the most difficult symptom to diagnose.
- ARAM
- Bcomponent
- Ccatastrophic
- Dethereal
9What is POST?
- APost operative self test
- BPC operating system test
- CPower-on self test
- DPersonal overall starter test
10A(n) _____ slot was designed to take specialized devices (modems, sound cards, and network cards..)
- ALGA
- BPGA
- CAGP
- DAMR
11Some _____ chips on a motherboard handle the infrared connection.
- ASuper I/O
- BNorthbridge
- CSouthbridge
- DRAM
12What type of voltage does a PC use?
- AGround
- BDC
- CAC
- DLC
13What is the unit of measuring current?
- Aampere
- Bvolt
- Cohm
- Dwatt
14Which chip contains the system BIOS and can hold data permanently, even without electricity?
- AFlash ROM
- BNVRAM
- CROM
- DRAM
15Which of the following wires carries no voltage?
- ANeutral
- BGround
- CHot
- DMultimeter
16The notches in the Molex connector that guide installation are called _____.
- Apower
- Bports
- Cchamfers
- Dsockets
17What should be the outputs of the hot, neutral, and ground wires when tested with a multimeter?
- A0 V, 115 V, 0 V
- B0 V, 115 V, 2 V
- C115 V, 0 V, 0 V
- D112 V, 115 V, 0 V
18All of the following are characteristics of UEFI motherboards EXCEPT:
- ASupports 32 or 64-bit booting
- BCan handle booting with drives larger than 2.2TB
- CLimited to MBR partitions less than 2.2TB
- DNot depended on x86 firmware
19In an IEC-320 plug, which wire carries electrical voltage?
- AGround
- BHot
- CEarth
- DNeutral
20Which chip acts as a clock to keep the current date and the time?
- AROM
- BRAM
- CDVRAM
- DCMOS
21The _____ type of motherboard has a large keyboard and a split P8/P9 style of power socket.
- AAT
- BATX
- CWTX
- DNLX
22What's a method of clearing the CMOS password?
- AFlash the BIOS.
- BSend it back to the factory.
- CChange the clock to 00/00/0000.
- DShort a jumper on the motherboard.
23Many motherboards use a simple connector called a _____ to make some physical ports accessible from the front or back of the case.
- Aconnector
- Bdongle
- Ccable
- Dport
24AMR was quickly replaced with the more advanced _____.
- AAMD
- BDDR3
- CCNR
- DICH
25The _____ handles slow input and output devices such as the floppy drive and the keyboard.
- ASuper I/O chip
- BI/O controller
- CMCC
- DECC
26Which of the following handles the interconnection between most of the devices and the CPU?
- ARAM
- BNorthbridge
- CROM
- DSouthbridge
27A surge suppressor should be rated at a minimum of _____ joules.
- A1449
- B330
- C800
- D400
28The main problem with form factors such as LPX and NLX was their _____.
- Abig size
- Binflexibility
- Clow speed
- Dincompatibility
29How many watts of power does an Athlon64X2 CPU require at peak performance?
- A50
- B200
- C110
- D70
30Which industry came up with a non-ATX standard motherboard and power supply called EPS12 V?
- AServer System Infrastructure
- BHardware System Infrastructure
- CServer Power Infrastructure
- DSoftware System Infrastructure
31The LPX and NLX form factors provided an insertion slot for the _____ card.
- Abus
- Binstallation
- Cnetwork
- Driser
32What are the dimensions of a microATX motherboard?
- A6.7 by 6.7 inches
- B9.6 by 9.6 inches
- C12 by 9.6 inches
- D4.7 by 4.7 inches
33Expansion bays must be covered by the _____ to maintain proper airflow inside the case.
- Aslot lid
- Bslot cover
- Ccase cover
- Dcase sheath
34Large sags in electricity are also known as:
- ASpikes
- BSurges
- CBrownouts
- DBlackouts
35What unit is used to measure voltage?
- AOhm
- BVolt
- CAmpere
- DWatt
36What type of power connector is L-shaped?
- AMini
- BMolex
- CP1
- DSATA
37Modern processors now include which functions of the traditional chipset directly on the CPU?
- AMCC
- BECC
- CSouthbridge
- DNorthbridge
38The P1 connector from the power supply is plugged into the _____ socket.
- AP4
- BP1
- CP3
- DP2
39How is DC voltage represented on multimeters?
- AV with a dash below it
- BV with a ~ above it
- CV with a solid line above a dashed line
- DV with a ~ below it
40ATX motherboards use a feature called _____ that allows software to turn the power on and off.
- Aexpended power supply
- Bsoft power
- Chibernate
- Dstandby
41A(n) _____ power supply converts energy efficiently.
- ASPS
- BUPS
- CEPS 12V
- DActive PFC
42From where can the boot option be selected?
- ACPU Soft menu
- BAdvanced BIOS Features
- CPower management Setup
- DAdvanced Chipset Features
43Which is the first electrical component to "wake up" when a computer is turned on?
- ARAM
- BKeyboard
- CMouse
- DCPU
44What is the term for BIOS-based security features that can track the PC's location if it is stolen?
- ABitLocker
- BTPM
- CLoJack
- DHiJack
45Which of the following units is used to measure resistance?
- AAmpere
- BWatt
- CAmp
- DOhm
46A brand new system failing due to manufacturing defects and any system failing due to a shock of electrostatic discharge is often called a _____ failure.
- AESD
- Bburn-out
- Cburn-in
- Dsystem
47Electrical surges and ESD can cause _____ failure.
- Acomponent
- BRAM
- Ccatastrophic
- Dconnection
48What class of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?
- AClass A
- BClass D
- CClass C
- DClass B
49Which of the following is not a version of the Small Form Factor (SFF)?
- ANano-ITX
- BMini-ITX
- Cmicro-ATX
- DPico-ITX
50A coworker is taking a computer overseas and asks you what concerns he should have. What should you tell him?
- AMake sure he switches the power supply to 230AC.
- BMake sure he switches the power supply to 115AC.
- CHis PC will not work overseas.
- DThere are no issues to be concerned about.
51What is the Southbridge is now called in new AMD systems?
- AInput/Output Controller Hub (ICH)
- BFusion Controller Hub (FCH)
- CMemory Controller Chip (MCC)
- DL3 Cache
52The maximum dimensions of a FlexATX motherboard are _____ inches.
- A9 x 7
- B9.6 x 9.6
- C9 x 7.5
- D9 x 5.6
53A PC doesn't work. What should you check first?
- AEnsure AC plug is plugged in
- BPower supply voltages
- C12 V power supply
- DEnsure DC plug is plugged in
54What UL rating should you look for on a surge suppressor?
- AUL1497A
- BUL1449
- C1750 joules
- DUL497A
55Which of the following components is read-only?
- AROM
- BHard disk
- CDRAM
- DRAM
56Most case fans have standard _____ connectors that are easy to plug in.
- Amini
- Bmicro
- Csub-mini
- DMolex
57In 2005, what did Microsoft, Intel, AMI, Phoenix Technologies, AMD, HP, and Apple create to improve upon EFI?
- AEEFI
- BUEFI
- CIEEEFI
- D802.EFI
58What did Intel create to go beyond the limits of the traditional 16-bit BIOS?
- ADriveLock
- BChip creep
- CTPM
- DEFI
59Which chip is used to store information that describes specific device parameters?
- ACMOS
- BROM
- CBIOS
- DSystem BIOS
60The _____ power supply has a 24-pin main motherboard that resembles a 20-pin P1 connector?
- Amini
- BMolex
- CEPS12 V
- DP4 21 V
61Which of the following is a correct statement?
- AAn open case ruins airflow and loses cooling efficiency.
- BLarge cases do not require cooling.
- CAn open case allows better cooling.
- DCooling the PC is not recommended.
62Power supplies come with a standard _____ for the motherboard and interior devices.
- AConnector
- BSuppressor
- CHole
- DPin
63Power supplies are protected from spikes of AC current with the use of a _____.
- ASurge suppressor
- BFuse
- CUPS
- DAll of the above
64The only dedicated connector on an AT motherboard is the _____ plug.
- Amonitor
- Bsound
- Cprinter
- Dkeyboard
65What is it called when power cuts out completely?
- ABrownout
- BSag
- CBlackout
- DSpike
66The _____ determines the type of processor and RAM required for a motherboard.
- ACPU
- BCache
- CChipset
- DForm factor
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- 11th grade Computer Science Test sobre IT unit 3, creado por Lily D el 21/11/2016.
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