Exam 1: First Look at Computer Parts and Tools

Describe the PATA interface.

A tower case conserves space since it can double as a monitor stand.

Which is the most common form factor used today for computer cases, power supplies, and motherboards?

Which power supply connector is the main motherboard power connector on most motherboards today?

If you have a PCI Express Version 2 video card, how many pins will the power connector have if the card requires extra power?

List three components found on a motherboard.

Which unit of electricity measures electrical force and 115 is a common value?

List three of the six rules you should follow to protect computer parts against ESD.

A(n) _________________________ is a circuit board that provides more ports than those provided by the motherboard.

A ____________________________ is used to test a port in a computer or other device to make sure the port is working.

Which unit of electricity measures is used to measure the power consumption of a device?

Describe the differences between a tower case and a desktop case.

Which disk drive standard uses an 80-conductor cable?

Which of the following is true about an FRU?

What is the difference between a DVI port and an HDMI port?

The _____________________ form factor reduces the total cost of a system by reducing the number of expansion slots, and allows for a smaller case size.

What tool can help discover and report computer errors and conflicts that occur when you first turn on a computer and before the operating system is launched?

What type of component holds its charge even after the power is turned off and the device is unplugged?

Which type of fire extinguisher should you have available in the event of an electrical fire?