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Which of the following statements are true? (Select two.) -32-bit applications can run on 64-bit processors if the BIOS/UEFI is set correctly. -32-bit applications can only run on 32-bit processors. -64-bit processors use the x86-64 instruction set (also referred to as x64). -32-bit processors use only the IA-32 instruction set (also referred to as x86). -x64 processors execute only 64-bit instructions in the hardware.

-64-bit processors use the x86-64 instruction set (also referred to as x64). -32-bit processors use only the IA-32 instruction set (also referred to as x86).

Which of the following are optical storage devices? (Select three.) -HDD -USB flash drive -CD -DVD -BD -SSD -SDHC

-CD -DVD -BD

customer would like you to install a high-end video card suitable for gaming. Which of the following should the installation and configuration include? (Select three.) -Disable power to the integrated graphics. -Configure the PC to use the integrated graphics if available and needed. -Install new the video drivers from CD and then install updated drivers from the internet. -Link the integrated graphics to the new high-end video card using the bridge clip. -Ensure that the video card is compatible with the expansion slot. -Disable the integrated graphics in all cases so that they do not interfere with the new video card. -Add additional RAM to your computer to accommodate the new card's demands.

-Configure the PC to use the integrated graphics if available and needed. -Install new the video drivers from CD and then install updated drivers from the internet. -Ensure that the video card is compatible with the expansion slot.

You have an existing computer running Windows 11. You want to configure a RAID 1 array in the computer. You install two new SATA drives and then use the RAID controller integrated in the motherboard to define a RAID 1 array using both drives. When you boot the computer, Windows does not show the logical RAID drive. What should you do? -In the BIOS, change the SATA disk mode to AHCI. -Install the driver for the RAID controller. -In the BIOS, change the SATA disk mode to RAID. -Set the jumpers on the drives to use SATA I mode.

-Install the driver for the RAID controller.

Which of the following are characteristics of a coaxial network cable? (Select two.) -It has a conductor made from copper in the center. -It is made of plastic or glass in the center. -It has conductors that are twisted around each other to eliminate crosstalk. -It uses two concentric metallic conductors. -It is totally immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI).

-It has a conductor made from copper in the center. -It uses two concentric metallic conductors.

A customer wants to add an additional video card to her computer so she can play the latest computer games. As a result, this system will now have a multi-GPU configuration. Which of the following statements are true when it comes to a multi-GPU configuration? (Select two.) -An SLI video card can be linked with a CrossFire video card. -Linking video cards also provides additional video output ports. -Linking only shares memory resources, not GPU resources. -The motherboard should support either SLI or CrossFire.

-Linking video cards also provides additional video output ports. -The motherboard should support either SLI or CrossFire.

Stereolithography (SLA) is considered the first 3D printing process. Which of the following components does SLA use to create a three-dimensional object? (Select two.) -Liquid resin -Filament thread -Moveable printhead -Extruder assembly -Ultraviolet light

-Liquid resin -Ultraviolet light

Your company has decided to hire a full-time video editor. You have been asked to find a system with the level of display quality needed by someone who will be working with video all day. Which of the following video-related specifications has the greatest impact on display quality? (Select two.) -Memory -GPU configuration -Display connector type -Refresh rate -Resolution

-Refresh rate -Resolution

Listen to exam instructions What happens in Windows when physical RAM is being used to its full capacity and a user runs a new application? -The VMM divides the data from each app to different hard drives. -The CPU sends an error code to the user. -The kernel moves the data from an app not currently being accessed from RAM to a paging file. -Windows crashes.

-The kernel moves the data from an app not currently being accessed from RAM to a paging file.

You want to enable the Execute Disable Bit (EDB) setting in your BIOS/UEFI to help reduce your system's exposure to viruses and malicious code. Which of the following are requirements for your system to use EDB? (Select two.) -The processor must be EDB-capable. -The motherboard must support EDB. -The bus on the motherboard must support EDB. -Memory (RAM) must be EDB-capable. -The operating system must support EDB.

-The processor must be EDB-capable. -The operating system must support EDB.

You need to replace the power supply in your home desktop computer. Which of the following specifications are the MOST likely to affect your power supply choice? (Select three.) -Input voltage selections -Type and number of connectors -An on/off power switch -A fan that cools the unit -Output voltage selections -Output wattage -Form factor

-Type and number of connectors -Output wattage -Form factor

Listen to exam instructions You have just installed a new CPU in your workstation along with a CPU heat sink and fan. Which of the following should you do next as a best practice? -Ensure that the CPU and motherboard socket type match. -Connect the fan's power supply. -Verify that the motherboard supports the processor speed. -Update the BIOS after installing the processor

-Update the BIOS after installing the processor

How many pins does a line matrix printer use to print a line of text on a page of paper? 162 9 132 48

132

Which of the following sampling rates is normally used for digital TV and DVD movies? 96 kHz 48 kHz 22 kHz 44 kHz

48 kHz

Dual-channel memory systems only theoretically double memory bandwidth. What is the bandwidth increase in actual terms? 35-50% 5-15% 10-25% 25-40%

5-15%

Which Blu-ray standard defines rewritable discs? BD-R/RW BD-ROM BD-R BD-RE

BD-RE

What are the advantages of DDR3 over DDR2, assuming the same operating frequency? (Select two.) DDR3 uses less power than DDR2. DDR3 doubles the data transfer rate of DDR2. DDR3 operates at 1.8 volts. DDR3 accepts four consecutive 64-bit words per bus clock cycle. DDR3 includes a buffer between the data bus and the memory.

DDR3 uses less power than DDR2. DDR3 doubles the data transfer rate of DDR2.

Listen to exam instructions Which of the following should you NEVER do on an SSD drive? Store high-performance data on the drive. Change the Mean Time Before Failure setting. Defragment the drive. Set up an automatic backup process.

Defragment the drive.

Which of the following components is the latest non-volatile memory technology for saving system settings when the computer is powered off? CMOS battery EEPROM chips BIOS password CMOS chips

EEPROM chips

The PCI sound card in your computer has stopped working. You decide to use the motherboard's integrated sound until you can replace the PCI sound card. After removing the PCI sound card and powering on the computer, you have no sound, and the built-in sound card does not show up in Device Manager. Which of the following is the BEST action to try first to resolve this issue? Enable the sound card in Device Manager. Update the device's drivers. Edit the CMOS settings and enable the onboard sound. Update the necessary audio codecs.

Edit the CMOS settings and enable the onboard sound.

You recently purchased a digital HD antenna to connect to your television. Which of the following is the type of coaxial cable connector you need to make the connection? UTP EMI BNC F-type

F-type

Which of the following functions are enabled by Server Message Block (SMB) protocol when using the scan-to-folder network document scanning method? (Select two.) Secure transmission through SSL encryption Ability to use the Windows Fax and Scan utility to enable transmission File, print, scan, and device sharing Client-server network communication Targeting of individuals or groups

File, print, scan, and device sharing Client-server network communication

One of the video editors in your company is worried that they could lose a lot of data if their hard drive fails. They have asked you to come up with a solution. To do this, you have decided to implement a RAID 10 solution on their desktop workstation. Which of the following is the MINIMUM number of hard disks that you can use? Two Three Four Five Six

Four A RAID 10 array nests a mirrored array within a striped array. To create a RAID 10 array, a minimum of four hard disks is required (two for the mirrored array and two more to stripe the mirror).

Most devices that you install on a system require little to no configuration. They simply work after you plug them in. This is because devices are automatically assigned the system resources needed to run. Which of the following are the three types of system resources that are USUALLY assigned automatically? Digital signature, DMA channel, driver updates Power, I/O address, IRQ Device drivers, IRQ, interrupt address I/O address, IRQ, DMA channel

I/O address, IRQ, DMA channel

Which of the following sound card port types can normally handle video content? TOSLINK Mimi TRS RCA IEEE 1394 HDMI

IEEE 1394 HDMI

Which statements are true of processor caches? (Select two.) Answer A processor with L2 cache performs better than a processor with L3 cache (all else being equal). L3 cache is typically on the motherboard. L3 is shared between all cores. L1 is typically unique to a processor core. L1 is the largest type of cache.

L3 is shared between all cores. L1 is typically unique to a processor core.

Listen to exam instructions Which of the following motherboard form factors BEST allows for low-consumption power supplies? EATX Micro-ATX Mini-ITX NLX

Mini-ITX

Which of the following is an advantage of connecting a printer to a network? You can use a less costly printer. Troubleshooting costs are decreased. Multiple users can print to the same printer. Printing speed is increased

Multiple users can print to the same printer.

You have been having trouble with your laptop crashing. You would like your computer to create a memory dump file when it crashes. Where should you place the paging file? On the system volume On a drive other than where the operating system files are stored On a USB flash device Split between two storage devices

On the system volume

Which printer management feature would you use to view the drivers that a printer uses? Print queue Print spooling service Print Server Properties Printer Properties

Printer Properties

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the north bridge chipset? The chip that controls the system BIOS. The chip that controls the PCI bus. The chip that controls the audio. The chip that controls all of the USB ports.

The chip that controls the PCI bus.

Listen to exam instructions A laptop that you previously purchased was shipped with SO-DIMM memory to accommodate the laptop's form factor. You would now like to upgrade the memory. Which of the following is an upgrade to the SO-DIMM standard? DDR3 UniDIMM SODIMM2 DDR4

UniDIMM UniDIMM (Universal DIMM) is a specification for DIMMs and is designed to carry DRAM chips. UniDIMMs can be populated with either DDR3 or DDR4 chips, but do not support any additional memory control logic. Because of this, the computer's memory controller must support both DDR3 and DDR4 memory standards.

Which action is recommended to minimize the effect of scratches when wiping a disc to clean it? Use canned air specifically designed for electronics. Wipe the disc in straight lines from the center to the edge. Wipe the disc in a circular motion on the surface. Use a damp paper towel instead of a microfiber cloth.

Wipe the disc in straight lines from the center to the edge.