Question 1

List three essential tools that you will need to take apart a computer.

Accepted Answer

In most situations,the essential tools you'll need for the job are a ground bracelet,a Phillips-head screwdriver,a flat-head screwdriver,paper,and pen.

Question 2

The ____ is a measure of resistance to electricity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ohm
B)  Amp
C)  Volt
D)  Watt A

Question 3

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-The standards that describe the size,shape,and major features of components so that they work together

Accepted Answer

A)  Volt
B)  BTX
C)  NLX
D)  Watt
E)  MicroBTXF) Form factorsG) ATXH) PicoBTXI) Amp F

Question 4

List four assurances that using a matching form factor for the motherboard,power supply and case provide.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List four assurances that using a matching...

Question 5

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-None or one expansion slot

Accepted Answer

A)  Volt
B)  BTX
C)  NLX
D)  Watt
E)  MicroBTXF) Form factorsG) ATXH) PicoBTXI) Amp

Question 6

____ is running a processor,motherboard,or video card at a higher frequency than the manufacturer recommends and is not considered a best practice.

Accepted Answer

A)  Overbuilding
B)  Overrunning
C)  Overburning
D)  Overclocking

Question 7

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-The most commonly used form factor today

Accepted Answer

A)  Volt
B)  BTX
C)  NLX
D)  Watt
E)  MicroBTXF) Form factorsG) ATXH) PicoBTXI) Amp

Question 8

The ____ form factor is a major variation of ATX and addresses some technologies that have emerged since the original development of ATX.

Accepted Answer

A)  MicroATX
B)  Advanced ATX
C)  MacroATX
D)  UnionATX

Question 9

The ____ provides backup power in the event that the AC fails completely.

Accepted Answer

A)  uninterruptible power supply
B)  line conditioner
C)  uniform power supply
D)  line manager

Question 10

A MicroATX motherboard will fit into a case that follows the ATX ____________________ or higher standard.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A MicroATX motherboard will fit into a...

Question 11

MicroATX increases the total cost of a system by increases the number of expansion slots on the motherboard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One ____ is the work or energy required to produce one watt of power in one second.

Accepted Answer

A)  Volt
B)  joule
C)  Ohm
D)  Watt

Question 13

Some video cards use a(n)____ that helps to hold the card securely in the slot.

Accepted Answer

A)  latch
B)  lock
C)  limit
D)  attachment

Question 14

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Used in low-end systems with a riser card

Accepted Answer

A)  Volt
B)  BTX
C)  NLX
D)  Watt
E)  MicroBTXF) Form factorsG) ATXH) PicoBTXI) Amp

Question 15

For an older motherboard,instead of screws you'll see ____ that keep the board from resting directly on the bottom of the computer case.

Accepted Answer

A)  washers
B)  spacers
C)  risers
D)  screws

Question 16

A(n)____ might solve the problem of intermittent errors caused by noise in the power line to the PC.

Accepted Answer

A)  uninterruptible power supply
B)  line cleaner
C)  line manager
D)  line conditioner

Question 17

For an ATX or BTX power supply,the remote switch wire from the case must be connected to the ____________________ before power will come on.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For an ATX or BTX power supply,the...

Question 18

The easiest way to fix a power supply you suspect is faulty is to replace it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A system might have up to ____ types of ribbon cables.

Accepted Answer

A)  two
B)  three
C)  four
D)  five

Question 20

____ connections inside the computer case can cause a system to appear dead or reboot itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  Grounded
B)  Tight
C)  Loose
D)  Attached

Exam 4: Form Factors, power Supplies, and Working Inside a Computer

List three essential tools that you will need to take apart a computer.

The ____ is a measure of resistance to electricity.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -The standards that describe the size,shape,and major features of components so that they work together

List four assurances that using a matching form factor for the motherboard,power supply and case provide.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -None or one expansion slot

____ is running a processor,motherboard,or video card at a higher frequency than the manufacturer recommends and is not considered a best practice.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -The most commonly used form factor today

The ____ form factor is a major variation of ATX and addresses some technologies that have emerged since the original development of ATX.

The ____ provides backup power in the event that the AC fails completely.

A MicroATX motherboard will fit into a case that follows the ATX ____________________ or higher standard.

MicroATX increases the total cost of a system by increases the number of expansion slots on the motherboard.

One ____ is the work or energy required to produce one watt of power in one second.

Some video cards use a(n) ____ that helps to hold the card securely in the slot.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Used in low-end systems with a riser card

For an older motherboard,instead of screws you'll see ____ that keep the board from resting directly on the bottom of the computer case.

A(n) ____ might solve the problem of intermittent errors caused by noise in the power line to the PC.

For an ATX or BTX power supply,the remote switch wire from the case must be connected to the ____________________ before power will come on.

The easiest way to fix a power supply you suspect is faulty is to replace it.

A system might have up to ____ types of ribbon cables.

____ connections inside the computer case can cause a system to appear dead or reboot itself.