Chapter 2 Quiz

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Front Panel Head

A connector on a motherboard that consists of pins that stick up from the board

Expansion Slot

A connector on the motherboard that allows the insertion of a card.

Service Manual

A document from the manufacturer that describes how to disassemble a device

ZIF Connector

A type of connector that must be lifted up in order to be disconnected

What two devices in a computer should be considered "black boxes", and should never be opened, due to risks involving charged capacitors? A) Monitor B) Video Card C) Power Supply D) Hard Drive

A) Monitor C) Power Supply

Where should you clip your ESD strap when opening a computer case? A) computer case B) power supply C) electrical outlet D) the floor

A) computer case

What are round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the bottom of the case known as? A) standoff B) insulator C) elevator D) header

A) standoff

Sometimes a board may have an extra PCIe power connector. This connector comes in what two different pin numbers? A) 8+1 pin B) 6-pin C) 4-pin D) 8-pin

B) 6-pin D) 8-pin

What should be done after reassembling a laptop, but before installing the battery or AC adapter? A) Remove the keyboard so that you can test proper voltage on the motherboard once the battery and/or AC adapter are reconnected B) Gently shake the laptop to ensure nothing is loose inside of the case C) Attack ESD strap alligator clip to a different grounding source D) Press the power button to drain any electricity in the system

B) Gently shake the laptop to ensure nothing is loose inside of the case

When removing screws while working on a laptop, what should be done with the screws? A) They should be disposed of B) The should be stored or labeled C) They should be left inside the case of the laptop D) They should be painted to indicate where they go

B) The should be stored or labeled

What is the very first step that should be taken when performing work with a computer? A) You should power down the system and unplug it B) You should back up any important data C) You should ground yourself D) The components should be removed

B) You should back up any important data

Which statement is true regarding the installation of the motherboard and connecting power? A) the P1 connector is used for PCIe devices B) a 4-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor C) there are typically three screw sets that hold the motherboard to the case D) you can use an adapter to convert two 6-pin connectors to a PCIe connector

B) a 4-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor

What does a small triangle embedded on a connector signify? A) the pin near the triangle should be matched with a circular pin B) the wire nearest the triangle is pin 1 C) the connector is optional and need not be attached D) use caution when using the connector

B) the wire nearest the triangle is pin 1

Which component may be considered a field replaceable unit (FRU)? A) hard drive B) LCD screen C) All of the above D) Power Supply

C) All of the above

What are two resources that may be useful in disassembling a laptop computer? A) Diagnostic Software B) Part Brochure C) User Manual D) Service Manual

C) User Manual D) Service Manual

When handling motherboards, cards, or drives, which statement is NOT accurate? A) You should not touch the chips on the device B) You should not touch the edge connectors C) You should not hold expansion cards by the edges D) You should not touch any soldered components on a card

C) You should not hold expansion cards by the edges

Power SW

Controls power to the motherboard; must be connected for the PC to power up

HDD LED

Controls the drive activity light on the front panel that lights up when any SATA or IDE device is in use.

A system will always require what power connector? A) 6-pin PCIe power connector B) 8-pin PCIe power connector C) 4-pin auxillary D) P1 power connector

D) P1 power connector

What type of connector is not typically found on the front panel header? A) HDD LED B) Power LED+ C) Power SW D) SATA controller

D) SATA controller

If a ground strap is unavailable, what should be done to dissipate any ESD before working on a laptop? A) Move around prior to touching the device B) Touch any part of the laptop C) Wash your hands D) Touch a non-metallic surface on the laptop

D) Touch a non-metallic surface on the laptop

When is it okay to touch the inside of a computer that is turned on? A) When disassembling the computer B) When reassembling the computer C) When a qualified electrician is present D) When using a multimeter to measure voltage output

D) When using a multimeter to measure voltage output

Which statement is NOT a good practice when working inside a computer case? A) don't touch the inside of a computer that is turned on. B) remove loose jewelry. C) don't touch a microchip with a magnetized screwdriver. D) be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors

D) be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors

What do you call a connector on a motherboard that consists of pins that stick up from the board? A) socket B) jumper C) pin array D) header

D) header

What is the second step in opening the case of a working computer? A) back up important data B) open the case cover C) press and hold down the power button for a moment D) power down the system and unplug it

D) power down the system and unplug it

A system always needs the 4-pin auxiliary power connector, and sometimes needs the P1 connector as well.

False

Immediately after you unplug the computer from the power outlet, you're safe to begin working inside the case.

False

When disassembling a computer, it's okay to stack circuit boards on top of each other as long as you follow ESD protection rules.

False

Spacer

Keeps the motherboard from touching the case

Reset SW

Switch used to reboot the computer

Some boards designed to support multiple PCIe video cards will have additional power connectors on the board to power wattage-hungry cards.

True

The motherboard sits on elevated screw holes or spacers to keep it from touching the case.

True

ESD Strap

You clip it to the side of the computer case to dissipate any charge between you and the computer

Power LED +/-

positive / negative LED that controls the power light and indicates the power is on


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