Question 1

A computer power supply

Accepted Answer

A)  Converts the DC voltage that comes out of the wall to AC voltage the computer can use 
B)  Supplies DC voltage to the internal parts of the computer 
C)  Allows input of data and is used to select menus and options 
D)  Is a rectangular box normally inside the computer case that is sealed to keep out dust and dirt 
A)  Converts the DC voltage that comes out of the wall to AC voltage the computer can use 
B)  Supplies DC voltage to the internal parts of the computer 
C)  Allows input of data and is used to select menus and options 
D)  Is a rectangular box normally inside the computer case that is sealed to keep out dust and dirt

Question 2

All the following are advantages of an integrated motherboard EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Built without a port disable function 
B)  Easily set up because the manufacturer configures the ports 
C)  Depending on motherboard, more slots may be available for specialty devices 
D)  Faster than adapters that plug into an expansion slot 
A)  Built without a port disable function 
B)  Easily set up because the manufacturer configures the ports 
C)  Depending on motherboard, more slots may be available for specialty devices 
D)  Faster than adapters that plug into an expansion slot

Question 3

An example of a small input device connected to the motherboard PS/2 port is a/an __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of a small input device...

Question 4

A CardBus adapter is faster than a PC Card.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The DVI port on the motherboard is a female port.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The traditional BIOS chip holds start-up software that must be present for a computer to boot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A touch screen display can attach using a USB port.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The chip that contains software to start the computer is the ___________. Note: use the acronym (the letters) commonly used for this part.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The chip that contains software to start...

Question 9

-Examine the figure. This port is commonly called a

Accepted Answer

A)  Video port 
B)  Network port 
C)  Serial port 
D)  Keyboard port 
A)  Video port 
B)  Network port 
C)  Serial port 
D)  Keyboard port

Question 10

A USB printer would connect to what type of USB port?

Accepted Answer

A)  Downstream 
B)  Upstream 
C)  Self-powered 
D)  Bus-powered 
A)  Downstream 
B)  Upstream 
C)  Self-powered 
D)  Bus-powered

Question 11

What type of port do keyboards and mice use that no other device uses?

Accepted Answer

A)  VGA 
B)  PS/2 
C)  USB 
D)  S/PDIF 
A)  VGA 
B)  PS/2 
C)  USB 
D)  S/PDIF

Question 12

A motivated computer user buys a new motherboard for his computer. After taking a hardware repair course through the local college, he disassembles his old computer, replaces the old motherboard, and reassembles his computer. He discovers there is only one DIN connector on the motherboard and it is designated for the keyboard. What should he do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Return the motherboard for a full refund and reinstall the old motherboard. 
B)  Insert the keyboard into the serial port. 
C)  Install a DIN-to-USB converter on the mouse and use a USB port. 
D)  Buy a new keyboard. 
A)  Return the motherboard for a full refund and reinstall the old motherboard. 
B)  Insert the keyboard into the serial port. 
C)  Install a DIN-to-USB converter on the mouse and use a USB port. 
D)  Buy a new keyboard.

Question 13

Use a(n) ______ to connect a computer to a phone line.

Accepted Answer

A)  Audio adapter 
B)  Modem 
C)  Telephone 
D)  RJ-45 adapter 
A)  Audio adapter 
B)  Modem 
C)  Telephone 
D)  RJ-45 adapter

Question 14

-Examine the figure. This port is commonly called a

Accepted Answer

A)  Video port 
B)  USB port 
C)  Serial port 
D)  Parallel port 
A)  Video port 
B)  USB port 
C)  Serial port 
D)  Parallel port

Question 15

-Examine the figure. Item 8 is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Case 
B)  Riser 
C)  Monitor 
D)  Power supply 
E)  Motherboard 
A)  Case 
B)  Riser 
C)  Monitor 
D)  Power supply 
E)  Motherboard

Question 16

A better port for video than VGA is a

Accepted Answer

A)  DVI port 
B)  USB port 
C)  DIN port 
D)  S/PDIF port 
A)  DVI port 
B)  USB port 
C)  DIN port 
D)  S/PDIF port

Question 17

The most common type of network card is

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethernet 
B)  Token Ring 
C)  ARCnet 
D)  All of these are common network cards. 
A)  Ethernet 
B)  Token Ring 
C)  ARCnet 
D)  All of these are common network cards.

Question 18

Experience, knowledge of the basic hardware components, and a logical mind are characteristics associated with a

Accepted Answer

A)  System resource specialist 
B)  Free thinker 
C)  Computer technician 
D)  Personal digital assistant 
A)  System resource specialist 
B)  Free thinker 
C)  Computer technician 
D)  Personal digital assistant

Question 19

The hard drive, keyboard, and monitor are examples of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hard drive, keyboard, and monitor are...

Question 20

The surge protector is the part of the computer that converts the wall outlet AC voltage to DC voltage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A computer power supply

All the following are advantages of an integrated motherboard EXCEPT

An example of a small input device connected to the motherboard PS/2 port is a/an __________.

A CardBus adapter is faster than a PC Card.

The DVI port on the motherboard is a female port.

The traditional BIOS chip holds start-up software that must be present for a computer to boot.

A touch screen display can attach using a USB port.

The chip that contains software to start the computer is the ___________. Note: use the acronym (the letters) commonly used for this part.

-Examine the figure. This port is commonly called a

A USB printer would connect to what type of USB port?

What type of port do keyboards and mice use that no other device uses?

Use a(n) ______ to connect a computer to a phone line.

-Examine the figure. This port is commonly called a

-Examine the figure. Item 8 is called a(n)

A better port for video than VGA is a

The most common type of network card is

Experience, knowledge of the basic hardware components, and a logical mind are characteristics associated with a

The hard drive, keyboard, and monitor are examples of __________.

The surge protector is the part of the computer that converts the wall outlet AC voltage to DC voltage.

On the Motherboard

System Configuration

Disassembly and Power

Logical Troubleshooting

Memory

Storage Devices

Multimedia Devices

Other Peripherals

Computing Design

Basic Operating Systems

Windows Xp, Vista, and 7

Internet Connectivity

Introduction to Networking

Computer and Network Security

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Exam 1: Introduction to Computer Repair

A computer power supply

All the following are advantages of an integrated motherboard EXCEPT

An example of a small input device connected to the motherboard PS/2 port is a/an __________.

A CardBus adapter is faster than a PC Card.

The DVI port on the motherboard is a female port.

The traditional BIOS chip holds start-up software that must be present for a computer to boot.

A touch screen display can attach using a USB port.

The chip that contains software to start the computer is the ___________. Note: use the acronym (the letters) commonly used for this part.

-Examine the figure. This port is commonly called a

A USB printer would connect to what type of USB port?

What type of port do keyboards and mice use that no other device uses?

Use a(n) ______ to connect a computer to a phone line.

-Examine the figure. This port is commonly called a

-Examine the figure. Item 8 is called a(n)

A better port for video than VGA is a

The most common type of network card is

Experience, knowledge of the basic hardware components, and a logical mind are characteristics associated with a

The hard drive, keyboard, and monitor are examples of __________.

The surge protector is the part of the computer that converts the wall outlet AC voltage to DC voltage.

On the Motherboard

System Configuration

Disassembly and Power

Logical Troubleshooting

Memory

Storage Devices

Multimedia Devices

Other Peripherals

Computing Design

Basic Operating Systems

Windows Xp, Vista, and 7

Internet Connectivity

Introduction to Networking

Computer and Network Security

Filters