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1What is a function of the adapter cards that are installed in a computer?
- Ato transfer external power to the motherboard
- Bto connect the motherboard to internal memory
- Cto connect internal power cables to the motherboard
- Dto provide functionality for external components to be connected to the computer
2Which two connections should be provided to a floppy disk drive during installation? (Choose two.)
- Aa floppy data cable to connect the FDD to the motherboard
- Ba cable from the power supply to the Berg power connector on the FDD
- Ca cable from the 3-pin fan power connector into the Berg power connector on the FDD
- Da data cable from the Molex connector of the optical drive to the Berg connector on the FDD
- Ea cable from the 20-pin ATX power connector socket on the motherboard to the Berg power connector on the FDD
3When building a computer, which two components are normally installed in 3.5-inch drive bays? (Choose two.)
- Ahard drive
- Boptical drive
- Cfloppy drive
- Dflash drive
- Evideo card
4Which two connectors are used to connect external peripherals? (Choose two.)
- AEIDE
- BMolex
- CPATA
- DPS/2
- EUSB
5Which type of drive is installed in a 5.25-inch bay?
- Ahard drive
- Boptical drive
- Cfloppy drive
- DLS120 drive
6What is the most reliable way for users to buy the correct RAM to upgrade a computer?
- ABuy RAM that is the same color as the memory sockets on the motherboard.
- BEnsure that the RAM chip is the same size as the ROM chip.
- CEnsure that the RAM is compatible with the peripherals installed on the motherboard.
- DCheck the motherboard manual or manufacturer’s website.
7What is a convenient way that a technician can tell whether a ribbon cable is for an IDE hard drive or a floppy drive?
- AThe IDE cable has a colored stripe on one edge.
- BThe floppy cable motherboard connector is normally gray.
- CThe IDE cable is gray.
- DThe floppy cable has a twist in the cable.
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Which action is recommended to prevent the motherboard from contacting the metal base of the case?- AEnsure that the non-conductive side of the case is beneath the motherboard.
- BUse standoffs to keep the motherboard above the metal base.
- CPlace a non-conductive barrier between the motherboard and the metal base.
- DUse a self-adhesive non-conductive membrane on the underside of the motherboard.
9A technician has just finished assembling a new computer. When the computer is powered up for the first time, the POST discovers a problem. How does the POST indicate the error?
- AIt issues a number of short beeps.
- BThe LED on the front of the computer case flashes a number of times.
- CIt places an error message in the BIOS.
- DIt locks the keyboard.
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10A technician is installing a new power supply in a computer. Which type of power connector should be used to connect to an ATX motherboard?
- ABerg
- Bmini-Molex
- CMolex
- D20-pin connector
11Refer to the exhibit. What is the order of steps that should be followed for a power supply installation in a computer?
- ASteps 1, 2, 4
- BSteps 1, 3, 2
- CSteps 1, 4, 3
- DSteps 2, 3, 4
12What should be the next installation step after all the internal components of a PC have been installed and connected to the motherboard and power supply?
- AConnect the monitor cable.
- BConnect the network cable.
- CReattach the side panels to the case.
- DConnect the power cables to the computer.
13What is a function of the BIOS?
- Aenables a computer to connect to a network
- Bprovides temporary data storage for the CPU
- Cperforms a check on all internal components
- Dprovides graphic capabilities for games and applications
14When installing a CPU in a ZIF socket, how should the technician align the pins to avoid damage?
- APin 1 is always aligned with the opposite corner from the base of the lever.
- BPin 1 on the CPU is aligned with Pin 1 on the ZIF socket.
- CPin 1 is aligned with the corner closest to the memory.
- DThe removed corner of the CPU is always aligned with the corner opposite Pin 1.
15What is a function of a video adapter card?
- Astores video files in RAM
- Bconnects a computer to a video storage device
- Cprovides the appropriate drivers for the monitor
- Dprovides an interface between a computer and a display monitor
16Refer to the exhibit. Which should be the last step when connecting external cables to a computer?
- AStep 1
- BStep 2
- CStep 3
- DStep 4
- EStep 5
- FStep 6
17After a technician has assembled a new computer, it is necessary to configure the BIOS. At which point must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program?
- Abefore the computer is powered on
- Bduring the Windows load process
- Cduring the POST
- Dafter the POST, but before Windows starts to load
18Where should internal drives be installed in a computer?
- Ain internal bays
- Bon the AGP channel
- Con the motherboard
- Don PCIe expansion slots
19A field technician has been asked to install a wireless 802.11g NIC in a computer, but is unsure about the expansion slots available. Which two types of wireless NICs should the technician have available? (Choose two.)
- APCIe
- BAGP
- CSCSI
- DPCI
- ESATA
20What is the first step that a technician should take before physically opening a computer case?
- AVerify the room temperature.
- BConsult the website of the manufacturer.
- CCheck the ventilation in the room.
- DProvide small containers to collect small screws.
21A technician is troubleshooting a PC that will not boot. When the PC is powered on, it emits a series of beeps and indicates that the BIOS settings have changed and need to be reconfigured. The technician reconfigures the BIOS settings, saves them, and the computer boots. Later when the PC is powered off and back on again, the same error message appears, and all the BIOS changes are gone. What should the technician do to fix the problem?
- AReseat the RAM.
- BReplace the motherboard.
- CUpgrade the BIOS firmware.
- DReplace the CMOS battery.
22What type of connector would be used to supply power to an PATA optical drive?
- APS/2
- BAT
- CBerg
- DMolex
23What is the best way to apply thermal compound when reseating a CPU?
- APut a thick layer of thermal compound over the existing thermal compound before reseating the CPU.
- BClean the CPU and the base of the heat sink with isopropyl alcohol before applying the thermal compound.
- CScrape off the old thermal compound on the heat sink with a sharp knife and apply the thermal compound liberally.
- DChange the base of the heat sink before applying the thermal compound.
- EUse rubbing alcohol to clean the base of the heat sink before applying thermal compound.
24A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At which point must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program?
- Aafter the POST, but before Windows starts to load
- Bduring the Windows load process
- Cbefore the computer is powered on
- Dduring the POST
25A technician has just finished assembling a new computer. When the computer is powered up for the first time, the POST discovers a video subsystem problem. How does the POST indicate the error?
- Aby issuing a number of beeps
- Bby flashing the LED on the front of the computer case a number of times
- Cby locking the keyboard
- Dby placing an error message in the BIOS
26You are monitoring a new technician who is installing a device driver on a Windows-based PC. The technician asks why the company requires the use of signed drivers. What would be the best response to give?
- AA signed driver has been approved by the company that created the device driver.
- BA signed driver has passed the lab test of Microsoft for quality and helps prevent a system from being compromised.
- CAn unsigned driver can cause files to be fragmented as they are processed.
- DSigned drivers prevent physical damage to devices.
27What is an important step when installing a second PATA hard drive in a computer?
- ASet the drive ID number with the correct jumper.
- BEnsure that pin one of the PATA data cable is correctly aligned with the connector.
- CConfigure the BIOS settings to auto-detect the master drive.
- DSet the swap file size on the new drive.
- EAll companies making devices for a Windows computer have to have Microsoft sign off on the new driver before it can be added to the operating system.
28What number of disks is the required minimum to implement RAID 0?
- A2
- B1
- C3
- D4
29A technician is assembling a new computer. Which two components are often easier to install before mounting the motherboard in the case? (Choose two.)
- Asound card
- Bvideo card
- CCPU
- DNIC
- Ememory
30A technician is troubleshooting a computer that has a malfunctioning floppy drive. The technician observes that the floppy drive light remains lit constantly. What should the technician do to repair the problem?
- AConnect the data cable making sure that the colored stripe on the cable is aligned with pin 1 on the drive and the motherboard.
- BRemove the floppy drive via Add/Remove Hardware.
- CChange the jumper setting to master for the floppy drive.
- DReplace the floppy drive.
31A technician is installing additional memory in a computer. How can the technician guarantee that the memory is correctly aligned?
- AThe label on the memory module should always face the CPU.
- BThe arrows on the memory module should be aligned with the arrows on the motherboard slot.
- CA notch in the memory module should be aligned with a notch in the memory slot.
- DMemory slots are color coded, with one end red and one end blue
32What is used to prevent the motherboard from touching metal portions of the computer case?
- AZIF sockets
- Ban I/O shield
- Cthermal compound
- Dstandoffs
33What is an advantage of using signed drivers?
- AThey never need upgrading.
- BThey are verified to be compatible with the operating system.
- CThey are guaranteed by the manufacturer to work with any hardware.
- DThey are guaranteed to work with all operating systems.
- EThey are free of errors.
34Where is the saved BIOS configuration data stored?
- Ahard drive
- Bcache
- CCMOS
- DRAM
35Which statement describes the purpose of an I/O connector plate?
- AIt makes the I/O ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of computer cases.
- BIt provides multiple connections for SATA hard drives to connect to the motherboard.
- CIt plugs into the motherboard and expands the number of available slots for adapter cards.
- DIt connects the PCIe adapter slots used for video directly to the CPU for faster processing.
36What are two examples of settings that can be changed in the CMOS settings? (Choose two.)
- Aswap file size
- Bboot order
- Cenabling and disabling devices
- Ddevice drivers
- Edrive partition size
37A technician discovers that the PS/2 mouse port is not working. The technician has several replacement mouse models available. What input port will the technician use to install the replacement mouse?
- Aparallel
- BUSB
- CFireWire
- DeSATA
38What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard? (Choose three.)
- AThe CPU heat sink and fan assembly are correctly installed.
- BThe CPU is correctly aligned and placed in the socket.
- CThe CMOS EPROM battery is removed prior to installing the CPU.
- DAntistatic precautions are taken.
- EThe CPU contacts are first cleaned with isopropyl alcohol.
- FMaximum insertion force is applied to the load lever so the CPU is locked in place.
39A technician has been asked to install a second optical drive in a computer. The technician will need to configure the drive as slave. How can the technician accomplish this desired configuration?
- AUse jumpers on the drive to configure the drive as slave.
- BUse jumpers on the motherboard to configure the drive as slave.
- CList the drive as slave in the CMOS.
- DConnect the drive after the twist in the PATA cable.
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