ELST Chapter two questions

Sometimes a board may have an extra PCIe power connector. This connector comes in what two different pin numbers? 1. 4 pin 2. 6 pin 3. 8 pin 4. 8+1 pin

2. 6 pin; 3. 8 pin

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

ESD strap

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

False

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

HDD LED

What two laptop manufacturers provide their service manuals online free of charge?

Lenovo; Dell

What diagnostic software is used by several manufacturers, and can run tests on keyboards, video, speakers, touchpad, optical drives, wireless LANs, motherboard, processor, ports, hard drive, and memory? a. PC fixit b. DiagNow c. PC-Doctor d. WinScan

PC-Doctor

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

Power LED +/-

controls power to the motherboard, must be connected to power the PC up.

Power SW

switch used to reboot a computer

Reset SW

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

Service Manual

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

Service manual; User manual

If the PC-Doctor software is installed on a computer's hard drive, what two different ways can the program be started?

Start menu shortcut; Press function key during startup sequence

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

True

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

ZIF connector

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

a. be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors

Most manufacturers or retailers of laptops offer a warranty that lasts for at least how long? a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 3 years d. 4 years

a. one year

When handling motherboards, cards, or drives, which statement is NOT accurate? a. You should not touch chips on the device b. You should not hold expansion cards by the edges c. You should not touch any soldered components on a card d. You should not touch edge connectors

b. You should not hold expansion cards by the edges

Where should you clip your ESD strap when opening a computer case? a. power supply b. computer case c. electrical outlet d. the floor

b. computer case

Which component may be considered a field replaceable unit (FRU)? a. LCD screen b. power supply c. hard drive d. all of the above

b. power supply

A system will always require what power connector? a. 4-pin auxiliary b. 6-pin PCIe power connector c. P1 power connector d. 8-pin PCIe power connector

c. P1 power connector

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

d. a 4-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor

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

expansion slot

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

front panel header

Keeps the motherboard from touching the case

spacer

What are round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the bottom of the case known as?

standoff