Ch. 1 Quiz

What is the component called that usually has a dual-voltage selector switch and has cables that connect to the motherboard and internal components?

PSU

What is the connector called on a network cable that connects to an Ethernet port?

RJ-45

What are two resources that may be useful in disassembling a laptop computer?

User manual and Service manual

What are PCIE slots used for?

expansion cards

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

24-pin

Sometimes an expansion board may have an extra PCIE power connector. This connector comes in what two different pin configurations?

6-pin and 8-pin

What two different types of firmware may be used on motherboards?

BIOS and UEFI

Which statement is NOT true regarding motherboards? A. Has a CPU socket B. Has slots for DIMMS C. Has a heat sink on the PCIE slots D. Also called a system board

C (it does not have a heat sink on the PCIE slots)

What types of ports transmits both digital audio and digital video with a single connector?

Display port and HDMI

Which component may be considered a field replaceable unit or FRU? A. LCD screen B. Power supply C. Hard drive D. Motherboard E. All of these

E (all of the above)

What acronym is another name for static electricity, which can damage chips and destroy motherboards?

ESD