Question 1

List three reasons you should use matching form factors for the motherboard, power supply, and case.

Accepted Answer

Using matching form factors assures you that:
The motherboard fits in the case.
The power supply cords to the motherboard provide the correct voltage, and the connectors match the connections on the board.
The holes in the motherboard align with the holes in the case for anchoring the board to the case.
The holes in the case align with ports coming off the motherboard.
For some form factors, wires for switches and lights on the front of the case match up with connections on the motherboard.
The holes in the power supply align with holes in the case for anchoring the power supply to the case.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  POST card 
B)  ROM module 
C)  BIOS memory 
D)  CMOS firmware 
A)  POST card 
B)  ROM module 
C)  BIOS memory 
D)  CMOS firmware A

Question 3

What type of port is sometimes used by routers for management and configuration purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)  DB9 port 
B)  LPT port 
C)  PS/2 port 
D)  eSATA port 
A)  DB9 port 
B)  LPT port 
C)  PS/2 port 
D)  eSATA port A

Question 4

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- a short-range wireless technology used to connect two devices in a small personal network

Accepted Answer

A)  DisplayPort 
B)  DIMM 
C)  heat sink 
D)  PCIe 
E)  POST
F) SO-DIMM
G) airplane mode
H) Bluetooth
I) central processing unit (CPU)
J) micro-ATX 
A)  DisplayPort 
B)  DIMM 
C)  heat sink 
D)  PCIe 
E)  POST
F) SO-DIMM
G) airplane mode
H) Bluetooth
I) central processing unit (CPU)
J) micro-ATX

Question 5

Which statement is NOT true regarding motherboards?

Accepted Answer

A)  also called a system board 
B)  has a CPU socket 
C)  has a heat sink on the PCIe slots 
D)  has slots for DIMMs 
A)  also called a system board 
B)  has a CPU socket 
C)  has a heat sink on the PCIe slots 
D)  has slots for DIMMs

Question 6

List three components found on a motherboard.

Accepted Answer

CPU
expans

Question 7

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
-reduces the total cost of a system by reducing the number of expansion slots on the motherboard, reducing the power supplied to the board, and allowing for a smaller case size

Accepted Answer

A)  DisplayPort 
B)  DIMM 
C)  heat sink 
D)  PCIe 
E)  POST
F) SO-DIMM
G) airplane mode
H) Bluetooth
I) central processing unit (CPU)
J) micro-ATX 
A)  DisplayPort 
B)  DIMM 
C)  heat sink 
D)  PCIe 
E)  POST
F) SO-DIMM
G) airplane mode
H) Bluetooth
I) central processing unit (CPU)
J) micro-ATX

Question 8

What is the difference between a tablet and a phablet?

Accepted Answer

A tablet is a computing device with a to

Question 9

A DVI port transmits a video signal and is also called a DB-15 port.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the name for the type of flash memory that is used by mobile devices to store their apps and data?

Accepted Answer

A)  SC card 
B)  solid state device 
C)  MicroFlash card 
D)  hard drive 
A)  SC card 
B)  solid state device 
C)  MicroFlash card 
D)  hard drive

Question 11

Matching
Match each item with a statement below.
- a slot used for expansion cards or video cards on a motherboard

Accepted Answer

A)  DisplayPort 
B)  DIMM 
C)  heat sink 
D)  PCIe 
E)  POST
F) SO-DIMM
G) airplane mode
H) Bluetooth
I) central processing unit (CPU)
J) micro-ATX 
A)  DisplayPort 
B)  DIMM 
C)  heat sink 
D)  PCIe 
E)  POST
F) SO-DIMM
G) airplane mode
H) Bluetooth
I) central processing unit (CPU)
J) micro-ATX

Question 12

An Ethernet port has a connector called an RJ-45 to connect to a network cable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What type of port transmits both digital audio and digital video with a single connector?

Accepted Answer

A)  S-Video 
B)  DVI 
C)  HDMI 
D)  VGA 
A)  S-Video 
B)  DVI 
C)  HDMI 
D)  VGA

Question 14

In a cellular network, each cell is controlled by a tower. What are these towers called?

Accepted Answer

A)  cell controllers 
B)  cell hubs 
C)  base controllers 
D)  base stations 
A)  cell controllers 
B)  cell hubs 
C)  base controllers 
D)  base stations

Question 15

What general-purpose tool can measure characteristics of electricity in a variety of devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  loopback plug 
B)  POST card 
C)  multimeter 
D)  cable tester 
A)  loopback plug 
B)  POST card 
C)  multimeter 
D)  cable tester

Question 16

How many pins are in the power supply connector that is typically used on most motherboards today?

Accepted Answer

A)  20-pin 
B)  8-pin 
C)  24-pin 
D)  15-pin 
A)  20-pin 
B)  8-pin 
C)  24-pin 
D)  15-pin

Question 17

Law enforcement agencies sometimes use what type of data to reconstruct a person's travels?

Accepted Answer

A)  accelerometer 
B)  tethering 
C)  geotracking 
D)  geospotting 
A)  accelerometer 
B)  tethering 
C)  geotracking 
D)  geospotting

Question 18

) What is the most common pointing device on laptops?

Accepted Answer

A)  a touch pad 
B)  a mouse 
C)  a touch screen 
D)  a trackball 
A)  a touch pad 
B)  a mouse 
C)  a touch screen 
D)  a trackball

Question 19

The PCIe connectors on an ATX Version 2.2 power supply come in what two different configurations, depending on the version of PCI express involved?

Accepted Answer

A)  4-pin 
B)  6-pin 
C)  8-pin 
D)  10-pin 
A)  4-pin 
B)  6-pin 
C)  8-pin 
D)  10-pin

Question 20

List some types of wearable technology devices, and describe how they can be used.

Accepted Answer

Wearable technology devices, including s

List three reasons you should use matching form factors for the motherboard, power supply, and case.

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 port is sometimes used by routers for management and configuration purposes?

Matching Match each item with a statement below. - a short-range wireless technology used to connect two devices in a small personal network

Which statement is NOT true regarding motherboards?

List three components found on a motherboard.

Matching Match each item with a statement below. -reduces the total cost of a system by reducing the number of expansion slots on the motherboard, reducing the power supplied to the board, and allowing for a smaller case size

What is the difference between a tablet and a phablet?

A DVI port transmits a video signal and is also called a DB-15 port.

What is the name for the type of flash memory that is used by mobile devices to store their apps and data?

Matching Match each item with a statement below. - a slot used for expansion cards or video cards on a motherboard

An Ethernet port has a connector called an RJ-45 to connect to a network cable.

What type of port transmits both digital audio and digital video with a single connector?

In a cellular network, each cell is controlled by a tower. What are these towers called?

What general-purpose tool can measure characteristics of electricity in a variety of devices?

How many pins are in the power supply connector that is typically used on most motherboards today?

Law enforcement agencies sometimes use what type of data to reconstruct a person's travels?

) What is the most common pointing device on laptops?

The PCIe connectors on an ATX Version 2.2 power supply come in what two different configurations, depending on the version of PCI express involved?

List some types of wearable technology devices, and describe how they can be used.

Working Inside Desktops and Laptops

All About Motherboards

Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory

Supporting the Power System and Troubleshooting Computers

Supporting Hard Drives and Other Storage Devices

Survey of Windows Features and Support Tools

Installing Windows

Supporting I/O Devices

Maintaining Windows

Optimizing Windows

Supporting Customers and Troubleshooting Windows

Troubleshooting Windows Startup

Connecting To and Setting Up a Network

Supporting Network Hardware

Supporting Mobile Operating Systems

Windows Resources on a Network

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Supporting Printers and Customizing a System

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Exam 1: First Look at Computer Parts and Tools

List three reasons you should use matching form factors for the motherboard, power supply, and case.

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 port is sometimes used by routers for management and configuration purposes?

Matching Match each item with a statement below. - a short-range wireless technology used to connect two devices in a small personal network

Which statement is NOT true regarding motherboards?

List three components found on a motherboard.

Matching Match each item with a statement below. -reduces the total cost of a system by reducing the number of expansion slots on the motherboard, reducing the power supplied to the board, and allowing for a smaller case size

What is the difference between a tablet and a phablet?

A DVI port transmits a video signal and is also called a DB-15 port.

What is the name for the type of flash memory that is used by mobile devices to store their apps and data?

Matching Match each item with a statement below. - a slot used for expansion cards or video cards on a motherboard

An Ethernet port has a connector called an RJ-45 to connect to a network cable.

What type of port transmits both digital audio and digital video with a single connector?

In a cellular network, each cell is controlled by a tower. What are these towers called?

What general-purpose tool can measure characteristics of electricity in a variety of devices?

How many pins are in the power supply connector that is typically used on most motherboards today?

Law enforcement agencies sometimes use what type of data to reconstruct a person's travels?

) What is the most common pointing device on laptops?

The PCIe connectors on an ATX Version 2.2 power supply come in what two different configurations, depending on the version of PCI express involved?

List some types of wearable technology devices, and describe how they can be used.

Working Inside Desktops and Laptops

All About Motherboards

Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory

Supporting the Power System and Troubleshooting Computers

Supporting Hard Drives and Other Storage Devices

Survey of Windows Features and Support Tools

Installing Windows

Supporting I/O Devices

Maintaining Windows

Optimizing Windows

Supporting Customers and Troubleshooting Windows

Troubleshooting Windows Startup

Connecting To and Setting Up a Network

Supporting Network Hardware

Supporting Mobile Operating Systems

Windows Resources on a Network

Security Strategies

Supporting Printers and Customizing a System

Virtualization, Linux, and Mac OS X

Filters