Computer Repair/Final Review

Lately, your computer has been spontaneously shutting down after only a few minutes of use. What is the likely cause? (Select two.)

-The heat sink and fan were not installed correctly -The power connector for the fan was not connected to the motherboard

Which of the following should you always do to avoid damage when you prepare to install a CPU? (Select two.)

-Use anti-static protection -Ensure that the CPU and the motherboard socket type match

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a CPU socket?

A CPU socket is a single connector between a microprocessor and the motherboard

After working without problems for a couple of years, your computer has begun to lock up. You suspect that it is a thermal issue, but you can't find any component that is not functioning correctly. You have not replaced the CPU or installed any new devices. The CPU cooling fan and the power supply fan are working properly. The lock-ups are happening with increasing frequency. Which of the following is the MOST common condition that explains these symptoms?

An accumulation of dust has gradually built up

To improve system performance, you have configured a motherboard to run with a higher multiplier than what the CPU is specified to use. Since doing this, the system has become unstable and crashes frequently. Which of the following should you do to restore system stability?

Back off on the overclocking settings until the system runs in a stable manner

Since it has no moving parts, a CPU will usually work properly for several years. Which of the following is a common factor that might cause a CPU to fail prematurely?

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

You have a computer with a dual-core 64-bit processor that uses the x86-x64 instruction set. You want to install the 32-bit application on the computer. Which of the following BEST describes the action that you should perform?

Install the application normally

Which of the following is a characteristic of a multi-processor system?

Multiple processor sockets on the motherboard

Zoey has brought her computer in for servicing. When she dropped off her computer, she mentioned that it spontaneously reboots and freezes occasionally. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of these problems?

Overheated CPU

Which of the following is the biggest advantage of 64-bit processors over 32-bit processors?

The ability to use over 4 GB of memory

You have overclocked the processor on your workstation to run at a higher speed. Now the workstation is overheating, and you are concerned that the processor might become damaged. Which of the following is the BEST solution to this issue?

Upgrade the workstation cooling devices

Where do you install the heat sink and fan once you insert the CPU into the motherboard socket?

You install both on top of the CPU