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1Which of the following are components you might find inside a PC? (Select the three best answers.)
- ACPU
- BMotherboard
- CKeyboard
- DPrinter
- ERAM
- FCable modem
2Which device stores data over the long term?
- ACPU
- BRAM
- CHard drive
- DVideo card
3You would normally plug speakers into which type of port?
- AFireWire
- BDVI
- C1/8-inch TRS
- D1/4-inch TRS
4To which type of expansion slot would you install an x16 card?
- APCI
- BPCIe
- CUSB
- DPCI-X
5Which process of the computer checks all your components during boot?
- ACMOS
- BPOST
- CBIOS
- DEEPROM
6Tim installs a new CPU in a computer. After a few hours, the processor starts to overheat. Which of the following might be the cause?
- AThe CPU is not locked down.
- BThe CPU is not properly seated.
- CThermal compound was not applied.
- DThe CPU is not compatible with the motherboard.
7Which of the following could cause the POST to fail? (Select the two best answers.)
- ACPU
- BPower supply
- COptical drive
- DMemory
- EHard drive
8Which expansion bus uses lanes to transfer data?
- APCI
- BDMI
- CPCIe
- DSATA
9Which of the following might you find as part of a tablet computer? ( Select the two best answers.)
- AFlash memory
- BSATA hard drive
- CMulti-touch touchscreen
- D24-inch display
10Which kind of socket incorporates "lands" to ensure connectivity to a CPU?
- APGA
- BChipset
- CLGA
- DCopper
11How should you hold RAM when installing it?
- ABy the edges
- BBy the front and back
- CWith tweezers
- DWith a punchdown tool
12Which device should you use to protect against power outages?
- AMultimeter
- BUPS
- CFedEX
- DSurge protector
13Which of the following uses a single 24-pin main motherboard power connector?
- AATX
- BATX 12V 1.3
- CATX 12V 2.0
- DATX 5V 2.0
14What is the maximum data transfer rate of SATA revision 3.0?
- A1.5 Gb/s
- B150 MB/s
- C3.0 Gb/s
- D6.0 Gb/s
15Which type of adapter card accepts broadcast programming?
- AFireWire card
- BVideo capture card
- CNetwork interface card
- DTV tuner
16 Which of the following types of custom PCs requires an HDMI output?
- AHTPC
- BGaming PC
- CVirtualization workstation
- DCAD/CAM workstation
17How many pins are inside a STAT data connector?
- A15
- B7
- C24
- D127
18What is the delay in the RAM's response to a request from the memory controller called?
- ALatency
- BStandard deviation
- CFetch interval
- DLag
19What is the minimum number of hard drives necessary to implement RAID 5?
- ATwo
- BFive
- CThree
- DFour
20A user's time and date keeps resetting to January 1, 2000. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
- AThe BIOS needs to be updated.
- BWindows needs to be updated.
- CThe Windows Date and Time Properties window needs to be modified.
- DThe lithium battery needs to be replaced.
21Which type of adapter card is normally plugged into a PCIe x16 adapter card slot?
- AModem
- BVideo
- CNIC
- DSound
22To prevent damage to a computer, the computer should be connected to which of the following?
- AA power strip
- BA power inverter
- CAn AC to DC converter
- DA UPS
23Which of the following is a common type of CPU for a smartphone?
- ALGA 2011
- BSoC
- CCore i7
- DLPDDR
24Which of the following components could cause the POST to beep several times and fail during boot?
- ASound card
- BPower supply
- CHard drive
- DRAM
25Which of the following is the proper boot sequence of a PC?
- ACPU, POST, boot loader, operating system
- BBoot loader, operating system, CPU, RAM
- CPOST, CPU, boot loader, operating system
- DCPU, RAM, boot loader, operating system
26Which of the following are ports you might find on smartphones and tablets? (Select the two best answers.)
- AeSATA
- BMicro USB
- CLightning
- DDVI
27Which of the following has the fastest data throughput?
- ACD-ROM
- BHard drive
- CRAM
- DUSB
28Which kind of form factor is commonly found in HTPCs?
- AATX
- BPico-ITX
- CMicroATX
- DNano-ITX
29Which of the following CPU cooling methods is the most common?
- AHeat sink
- BHeat sink and fan
- CLiquid cooling
- DLiquid nitrogen
30Which of the following is not a video port?
- ADVI
- BHDMI
- CDisplayPort
- DS/PDIF
31Which of the following is necessary for a CAD/CAM workstation? (Select the two best answers.)
- APowerful CPU
- BHDMI output
- CSurround sound
- DHigh-end video
32Which of the following technologies allows two mobile devices to transfer data simply by touching them together?
- AUSB
- BNFC
- CBluetooth
- DWi-FI
33What type of power connector is used for an x16 video card?
- AMolex 4-pin
- BSATA 15-pin
- CPCIe 6-pin
- DP1 24-pin
34Which kinda of current does a typical desktop PC draw from a wall outlet?
- ADirect current
- BNeutral current
- CAlternating current
- DDraw current
35Which of the following are output devices? (Select the three best answers.)
- ASpeakers
- BKeyboard
- CMouse
- DPrinter
- EDisplay
- FTouchpad
36A customer complains that he gets a headache when he views his display for more than an hour. What should you do?
- ARaise the resolution to a higher setting.
- BInstall an antiglare filter.
- CDim the lights near the customer's desk.
- DUpgrade the video connector from DVI to VGA.
37What does the 'b' in 1000 Mbps stand for?
- AMegabytes
- BBits
- CBytes
- DBandwidth
38When running cable through drop ceilings, which type of cable do you need?
- APVC
- BCategory 5
- CStrong cable
- DPlenum
39Which of the following is the maximum data transfer rate for wireless protocol 802.11n?
- A11 Mbps
- B600 Mbps
- C480 Mbps
- D54 Mbps
- E1.7 Gbps
40Which device connects multiple computers together in a LAN?
- AModem
- BRouter
- CSwitch
- DFirewall
41Which of the following is the default subnet mask for IP address 192.168.1.1?
- A255.255.0.0
- B255.255.255.0
- C255.0.0.0
- D255.255.255.255
42Which of the following is the minimum category cable needed for 1000BASE-T network?
- ACategory 3
- BCategory 5
- CCategory 5e
- DCategory 6
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