CIT 310 All Chapters Review
Tin addition to the power supply fan it is not unusual to find fans on the devices shown EXCEPT the __________.
Hard drive
When reassembling your PC what does the text recommend as the second step?
Install drives
Which was the first Intel processor to use lands as opposed to pins on the processor?
LGA775
Which type of form factor is used in low-end computers and home theater systems?
Mini-ITX
What technology is used by tablet devices to wirelessly connect to nearby devices?
NFC (Near Field Communication)
Which of the following is an example of diagnostic software that is used by several laptop manufacturers?
PC-Doctor
Which slot type often has a retaining clip as part of the slot mechanism?
PCIe
Your power supply has an eight pin power connector. What is the most likely use for this connector?
PCIe
A Multimeter can NOT measure which of the choices?
Port Speed
Newer PCIe use an additional clip to secure the card in the slot. How is this clip released?
Press on clip. Pull up on card
Which technology replaced the 64-bit Front Side Bus and has 16 lanes for data packets?
QuickPath Interconnect (QPI)
Which of the following ports always carries digital audio and can work with electrical or optical cable?
S/PDIF
Most Hard drives and optical drives in use today use this ATA standard.
SATA
What standard is most often used today by hard drives to communicate with a system motherboard?
SATA
What type of memory module is used in laptops?
SO-DIMM
Which part of the hub architecture is considered the slower end of the hub and contains the I/O controller hub?
South Bridge
Which chip on the motherboard does Windows BitLocker Encryption use to secure the hard drive?
TPM chip
Which port can transmit video, data, and power on the same cable and is popular with Apple Computers?
Thunderbolt
Which type of computer case sits upright, has room for several drives, and is often used for servers?
Tower case
Microsoft requires which type of firmware in order for the system to be certified for Windows 8 and later?
UEFI
When a laptop is missing a port or slot, what type of device can be used to provide the port or slot that is needed?
USB dongle
All processor sockets are engineered to protect the processor pins from damage. Sockets that use one or two levers to secure the processor and also to release it are known by this acronym.
ZIF
The connector type used for laptop keyboards is known by this acronym.
ZIF
A socket that has one or two levers used to lift the processor up and out of the socket is known as which of the following?
ZIF socket
What device is used by the OS and apps in a mobile device to sense the physical position of the device?
accelerometer
The best way to use a ground strap is to attach it to the system case using ___________________.
an alligator clip
Compressed air is best used for which of the following?
blowing dust out of PC and keyboard
Which of the following works closely with the processor to collectively control memory, buses on the motherboard, and some peripherals?
chipset
Small programs stored on the hard drive that an operating system uses to communicate with a specific hardware device are known as which of the following?
device drivers
What do most laptop manufacturers provide that can help test components to determine which component needs replacing?
diagnostic software
What device provides ports to allow a laptop to easily connect to a full-sized monitor, keyboard, AC power adapter, and other peripheral devices?
docking station
Why are components in a laptop system not interchangeable with components of other laptop systems?
every laptop model has a unique case and components are installed in unique ways
A bus that does not run in sync with the system clock is known as which of the following?
expansion bus
Which motherboard component is used by adapter cards to provide a port or other function not provided by the motherboard?
expansion slot
What is the best way to know the purpose of a cable?
follow the cable from source to destination
What is the most accurate term to describe memory performance?
frequency
The wires leading from the front or top of the computer case to the motherboard are known as which of the following?
front panel connectors
A good processor cooler consists of which of the components shown?
heat sink and fan
What type of device would use a PCIe 6/8 pin connector?
high-end video card
What type of wireless connection requires an unobstructed "line of sight" between transmitter and receiver?
infrared
When reassembling your PC what does the text recommend as the final step?
install expansion cards
When reassembling your PC what does the text recommend as the first step?
install power supply
Two small posts or metal pins that stick up on the motherboard that are used to hold configuration information are known as which of the following?
jumpers
Which type of processor socket has blunt protruding pins on the socket that connect with pads on the bottom of the processor?
land grid array (LGA)
You decide to take a look inside your case. The PC has been running without problems for a year. You see that you have a motherboard that supports a 24 pin P-1 connector the power supply connector is 20 pins. What do you do?
leave it alone
CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Rays all read data using this technology.
optical
Which of the following components is NOT typically found on netbook computers?
optical drive
Running a processor, memory, motherboard, or video card at a higher speed than the manufacturer recommends is known as which of the following?
overclocking
When reassembling a computer, which component should be installed in the case first?
power supply
Disregarding the polarity, how would the front panel motherboard connector for the Power Switch be labeled?
power sw
Which of the motherboard connection choices provided would prevent the PC from booting if not connected?
power sw
Along with the motherboard, what other computer component is considered the most expensive and easily damaged parts in the system?
processor
Which of the following is considered to be one of the most important features of a motherboard?
processor socket
What is the first step that should be taken when removing expansion cards?
remove any wire or cable connected to the card
Which of the following is considered to be the most complex task to perform while working inside a laptop computer?
replacing a broken LCD panel
What can be used in a low profile or slimline desktop case to add an expansion card when you do not have enough room to install the card standing up in an expansion slot?
riser card
Which of the following are round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the case?
standoffs
Why are replacement parts for laptops typically more expensive than replacement parts for desktop computers?
they are designed to stand up to travel
Why is it so important to find out if a laptop is still under warranty before servicing it?
to ensure the warranty will not become void
What is the most common pointing device on a laptop?
touch pad
Paths on a motherboard that enable data, instructions, and power to move from component to component on the board are sometimes known as which of the following?
traces
What is usually found on a connector to indicate which pin is pin #1?
triangle
Which of the following should you do first when following the procedure for removing the motherboard?
unplug the power supply lines to the motherboard
With the introduction of ATX Version 2.2 which PC subsystem saw the greatest benefit?
video
Which of the following best describe software that simulates the hardware of a physical computer?
virtual machine
A smart watch is an example of what type of mobile device?
wearable technology
How many drives can a SATA cable support?
1
What is the maximum number of devices that can be connected to a standard SATA cable?
1
Most manufacturers offer a standard warranty on laptops. How long is the standard warranty on most laptops?
1 year
How much power does the 8-pin PCIe power connector provide?
150 watts
Which of the choices indicates the highest frequency?
1600 MHz
What is the maximum number of devices that can be connected to a standard PATA cable?
2
How many pins did the first ATX P1 connector use?
20
Which of the choices displayed is the pin count of the P1 connector for the early ATX motherboards?
20
A system will always need which of the following to connect the power supply to the motherboard?
20-pin P1 connector
What type of connector is used by a micro-ATX power supply?
24-pin P1
Most IDE or PATA systems can support a maximum of ____ devices.
4
What connector is used to provide an extra 12-V power to the processor?
4-pin auxiliary
What type of power connector on the motherboard was introduced with PCIe Version 1.0?
6-pin PCIe connector
An ATX motherboard can be held in position by up to _ screws.
9
Which of the AMD socket types listed has 941 holes for pins (PGA)?
AM3
What is the most commonly used form factor today?
ATX
When you place a portable PC in a state where most of its functions are available but no communication is possible the device is said to be in this mode. (Choose best answer)
Airplane
What system manages devices essential to boot before the OS loads?
BIOS
What is the first step that should be taken when opening a computer case?
Back up important data
The settings necessary for a computer to power up to predetermined specifications are stored here.
CMOS RAM
Which of the following is NOT a connector normally found on a front panel header?
CPU fan control
You want to increase the amount of physical memory in your laptop to its maximum. How can you determine what type and size of memory to buy?
Check notebook documentation online
Which of the storage devices listed is typically the largest?
DVD-DL
For most motherboards, what key can you press during the boot process in order to access the BIOS setup program?
Del
When working inside a laptop computer, what tool is useful for prying without damaging plastic cases, connectors, and screw covers?
Dental pick
Which of the following is a valid tip to keep in mind while working inside a computer?
Don't stack boards on top of each other
Before even opening the case of a notebook or touching any inside components, you should always use this item.
ESD strap
What is the first item you will need before opening a computer case?
ESD strap
Which of the following can be used to connect or ground a technician's hand to a computer case in order to dissipate any static electricity?
ESD strap
Before USB devices became so popular, what type of slot was offered on laptops in order to connect peripheral devices?
ExpressCard
Which of the keystroke choices is most commonly used to access Setup?
F2 or Del
Named after its inventor this device keeps voltage levels constant preventing unwanted discharges.
Faraday cage
When examining the inside of a computer, what is the best way to know the purpose of a cable?
Follow the cable from its source to destination
Which partitioning method must be used for partitioning a 4 TB hard drive?
GPT
