Question 1

How does liquid cooling work?

Accepted Answer

Using liquid cooling, a small pump sits inside the computer case, and tubes move liquid around components and then away from them to a place where fans can cool the liquid, similar to how a car radiator works.

Question 2

List and describe three front panel connectors you will likely see going from the front panel to the motherboard.

Accepted Answer

Power SW. Controls power to the motherboard; must be connected for the PC to power up HDD LED. Controls the drive activity light on the front panel that lights up when any SATA or IDE device is in use (HDD stands for hard disk drive; LED stands for light-emitting diode) Power LED+. Positive LED controls the power light and indicates that power is on Power LED-. Negative LED controls the power light; the two positive and negative leads indicate that power is on Reset SW. Switch used to reboot the computer,

Question 3

Which of the following is a consideration when purchasing a power supply with the correct wattage?

Accepted Answer

A)  DIMMs draw the most power 
B)  motherboards with CPU tend to draw about the same as a SATA drive 
C)  fans draw as much power as a video card 
D)  the power supply should be rated 30% higher than your needs 
A)  DIMMs draw the most power 
B)  motherboards with CPU tend to draw about the same as a SATA drive 
C)  fans draw as much power as a video card 
D)  the power supply should be rated 30% higher than your needs D

Question 4

Which of the following represents the correct order in which you should install components into the case after disassembling a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  power supply, drives, motherboard, cards 
B)  drives, motherboard, cards, power supply 
C)  cards, motherboard, power supply, drives 
D)  motherboard, drives, cards, power supply 
A)  power supply, drives, motherboard, cards 
B)  drives, motherboard, cards, power supply 
C)  cards, motherboard, power supply, drives 
D)  motherboard, drives, cards, power supply

Question 5

What should you do before disconnecting the wires leading from the front of the computer case to the motherboard if you don't have the motherboard manual handy?

Accepted Answer

Be very careful to diagram how

Question 6

Which of the following can be described as round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the bottom of the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  header 
B)  standoff 
C)  insulator 
D)  elevator 
A)  header 
B)  standoff 
C)  insulator 
D)  elevator

Question 7

What does a small triangle embedded on a connector signify?

Accepted Answer

A)  use caution when using the connector 
B)  the wire nearest the triangle is pin 1 
C)  the pin near the triangle should be matched with a circular pin 
D)  the connector is optional and need not be attached 
A)  use caution when using the connector 
B)  the wire nearest the triangle is pin 1 
C)  the pin near the triangle should be matched with a circular pin 
D)  the connector is optional and need not be attached

Question 8

Which of the following is true about installing the motherboard and connecting power?

Accepted Answer

A)  there are typically three screw sets that hold the motherboard to the case 
B)  you can use an adapter to convert two 6-pin connectors to a PCIe connector 
C)  the P1 connector is used for PCIe devices 
D)  a 4-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor 
A)  there are typically three screw sets that hold the motherboard to the case 
B)  you can use an adapter to convert two 6-pin connectors to a PCIe connector 
C)  the P1 connector is used for PCIe devices 
D)  a 4-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor

Question 9

What are three tips you should keep in mind before beginning work inside a computer case?

Accepted Answer

Make notes as you work so that you can b

Question 10

Which of the following is true about fans in the computer system?

Accepted Answer

A)  they are not found in the power supply case 
B)  larger fans tend to run quieter 
C)  they're usually not needed if your room is cool enough 
D)  they always run at a fixed speed 
A)  they are not found in the power supply case 
B)  larger fans tend to run quieter 
C)  they're usually not needed if your room is cool enough 
D)  they always run at a fixed speed

Question 11

Along with the processor, what other device is the highest heat producer in the system?

Accepted Answer

A)  BIOS chip 
B)  video card 
C)  disk controller 
D)  riser card 
A)  BIOS chip 
B)  video card 
C)  disk controller 
D)  riser card

Question 12

When disassembling a computer, it's okay to stack circuit boards on top of each other as long as you follow ESD protection rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a good practice when working inside a computer case?

Accepted Answer

A)  be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors 
B)  remove loose jewelry 
C)  don't touch a microchip with a magnetized screwdriver 
D)  don't touch the inside of a computer that is turned on 
A)  be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors 
B)  remove loose jewelry 
C)  don't touch a microchip with a magnetized screwdriver 
D)  don't touch the inside of a computer that is turned on

Question 14

If your computer is in a dirty, dusty environment, what tool should you use periodically to prevent overheating?

Accepted Answer

A)  all-purpose cleaner 
B)  chip extractor 
C)  compressed air 
D)  wet cloth 
A)  all-purpose cleaner 
B)  chip extractor 
C)  compressed air 
D)  wet cloth

Question 15

Why are motherboards installed in the case using spacers?

Accepted Answer

A motherboard is installed so that the b

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a typical connector found on the front panel header?

Accepted Answer

A)  Power SW 
B)  HDD LED 
C)  SATA controller 
D)  Power LED+ 
A)  Power SW 
B)  HDD LED 
C)  SATA controller 
D)  Power LED+

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: a power supply form factor
you clip it to the side of the computer case to dissipate any charge between you and the computer
a connector on the motherboard that allows the insertion of a card
uses fins that draw heat away from the processor
a connector on a motherboard that consists of pins that stick up from the board
a cream that is placed between the bottom of the cooler heatsink and the top of the processor
draws the most power in a system
this sits on top of the processor and consists of a fan and heat sink
running a processor at a higher frequency than recommended
keeps the motherboard from touching the case

Accepted Answer

The Answer of spacer and cooler and overclocking and thermal is...

Question 18

What should you do after you unplug the computer to be sure the power supply is completely drained?

Accepted Answer

Press and hold down

Question 19

A _____________________ uses fins that draw heat away from the processor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____________________ uses fins that draw heat...

Question 20

A system always needs the 4-pin auxiliary power connector, and sometimes needs the P1 connector as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How does liquid cooling work?

List and describe three front panel connectors you will likely see going from the front panel to the motherboard.

Which of the following is a consideration when purchasing a power supply with the correct wattage?

Which of the following represents the correct order in which you should install components into the case after disassembling a computer?

What should you do before disconnecting the wires leading from the front of the computer case to the motherboard if you don't have the motherboard manual handy?

Which of the following can be described as round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the bottom of the case?

What does a small triangle embedded on a connector signify?

Which of the following is true about installing the motherboard and connecting power?

What are three tips you should keep in mind before beginning work inside a computer case?

Which of the following is true about fans in the computer system?

Along with the processor, what other device is the highest heat producer in the system?

When disassembling a computer, it's okay to stack circuit boards on top of each other as long as you follow ESD protection rules.

Which of the following is NOT a good practice when working inside a computer case?

If your computer is in a dirty, dusty environment, what tool should you use periodically to prevent overheating?

Why are motherboards installed in the case using spacers?

Which of the following is NOT a typical connector found on the front panel header?

What should you do after you unplug the computer to be sure the power supply is completely drained?

A _____________________ uses fins that draw heat away from the processor.

A system always needs the 4-pin auxiliary power connector, and sometimes needs the P1 connector as well.

First Look at Computer Parts and Tools

Introducing Windows Operating Systems

All About Motherboards

Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory

Supporting Hard Drives

Installing Windows

Supporting Io and Storage Devices

Satisfying Customer Needs

Maintaining Windows

Optimizing Windows

Troubleshooting Windows and Applications

Troubleshooting Hardware Problems

Troubleshooting Windows Startup Problems

Connecting to and Setting up a Network

Networking Types, Devices, and Cabling

Windows Resources on a Network

Security Strategies

Supporting Notebooks

Mobile Devices and Client-Side Virtualization

Supporting Printers

Filters

Exam 2: Working Inside a Computer

How does liquid cooling work?

List and describe three front panel connectors you will likely see going from the front panel to the motherboard.

Which of the following is a consideration when purchasing a power supply with the correct wattage?

Which of the following represents the correct order in which you should install components into the case after disassembling a computer?

What should you do before disconnecting the wires leading from the front of the computer case to the motherboard if you don't have the motherboard manual handy?

Which of the following can be described as round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the bottom of the case?

What does a small triangle embedded on a connector signify?

Which of the following is true about installing the motherboard and connecting power?

What are three tips you should keep in mind before beginning work inside a computer case?

Which of the following is true about fans in the computer system?

Along with the processor, what other device is the highest heat producer in the system?

When disassembling a computer, it's okay to stack circuit boards on top of each other as long as you follow ESD protection rules.

Which of the following is NOT a good practice when working inside a computer case?

If your computer is in a dirty, dusty environment, what tool should you use periodically to prevent overheating?

Why are motherboards installed in the case using spacers?

Which of the following is NOT a typical connector found on the front panel header?

What should you do after you unplug the computer to be sure the power supply is completely drained?

A _____________________ uses fins that draw heat away from the processor.

A system always needs the 4-pin auxiliary power connector, and sometimes needs the P1 connector as well.

First Look at Computer Parts and Tools

Introducing Windows Operating Systems

All About Motherboards

Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory

Supporting Hard Drives

Installing Windows

Supporting Io and Storage Devices

Satisfying Customer Needs

Maintaining Windows

Optimizing Windows

Troubleshooting Windows and Applications

Troubleshooting Hardware Problems

Troubleshooting Windows Startup Problems

Connecting to and Setting up a Network

Networking Types, Devices, and Cabling

Windows Resources on a Network

Security Strategies

Supporting Notebooks

Mobile Devices and Client-Side Virtualization

Supporting Printers

Filters