Exam 4: Disassembly and Power

The power supply takes and converts it into .

Which of the following could be a valid voltage coming from the power supply to one of the computerʹs components?

The computer service desk received a work order to repair a keyboard. The computer user complained that he could not reconnect the keyboard into its socket on the motherboard. When the technician arrives, he examines the DIN keyboard connector and concludes the problem is routine and can be easily fixed. What tool would most likely be used to make the repair?

The Windows 7 _______ Control Panel link is used to select a power scheme.

Power is measured in _____.

Joe, the junior technician, is helping with a department move to a different area of the building. Which two of the following are true regarding this move?

DC stands for digitally corrected current.

Consider the following email to a fellow technician: ʺHey Joe! I really need some help here. I have a hard drive that will not keep a second partition. I KNOW THAT YOU SON OF A GUN REALLY KNOW THIS STUFF and i want your xpert mind. :-) Would you help me out? a3, awhfy? : -)ʺ This is an example of

Amps are a measurement of _______.

Consider the following email to faculty from the computer support person at a school: ʺDear faculty, Welcome Back! I need to know what software you need changed for the coming semester. If you could let me know the software application, show me the proof of purchase for the required number of computers, let me know the room to install it, provide me with the installation instructions, ensure it is compatible with the printers we are using, verify that it works on Windows XP before you give it to me, and be willing to test it before term begins, I will be HAPPY to load it for you. Thanks and letʹs have a good term!ʺ This is an example of

A power supply converts _____ to ______.

After many parts have been removed from the computer, it is possible to become confused at certain points in the reassembly process. Which task has been identified as a likely point of confusion during reassembly?

You are responding to an email from an irate customer. The reply is as follows: ʺI am sorry the replaced part did not solve your problem. I will be happy to take a look at the computer again tomorrow. I can be there at 2 P.M. if that is convenient with you. You can either email me or I will check with you later today to see whether that works with your schedule.ʺ This is an example of proper written communication.

You can identify pin 1 on a ribbon cable by looking for

The effects of ESD are cumulative.

You turn your computer on and nothing happens. The computer light is off. You check the fan and it is running. Which of the following can you assume?

A/An _____ connects a technician to the computer and places both the technician and the computer at the same potential.

The power going into the power supply is DC power.

A colored stripe on one side of a cable determines pin 1.

Power is measured in .