Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which setting can be configured via the BIOS/UEFI
screen?
a. | Windows driver status | c. | Screen saver timeout value | b. | Set desktop
background | d. | Change the boot
sequence |
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What is a possible remedy if your system hangs at
odd times or during the boot?
a. | Install new CMOS RAM | c. | Flash the BIOS/UEFI | b. | Remove the TPM chip | d. | Format the hard
disk |
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What must your motherboard have to use BitLocker
Encryption in Windows 7/8/10 which will ensure that your hard drive cannot be used in another
computer?
a. | LoJack | c. | Encrypted USB | b. | BIOS/UEFI password | d. | TPM chip |
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You decide to add three new hard drives to your computer so that you can
increase the amount of storage on it. When you install the hard drives, you find enough SATA
connections on the motherboard, but it is short one SATA power connector.
What is the easiest way to add a SATA power connector to the
system?
a. | Purchase a new power supply. | c. | Use the Molex
connector. | b. | Use a Molex to SATA power adapter. | d. | You will not be able to add the SATA hard
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Where must virtualization be enabled for VM (virtual
machine) software to work?
a. | Windows Control Panel | c. | TPM chip | b. | BIOS/UEFI | d. | Jumper |
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Which of the following represents a method for
accessing the BIOS/UEFI setup program?
a. | Boot Windows and go to Control Panel | c. | Press a key or combination of keys
during the BIOS/UEFI POST | b. | Set a motherboard jumper and start the
computer | d. | Boot to the BIOS
setup floppy disk |
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According to the text, today’s DIMMs use what
size data path?
a. | 16-bit | c. | 64-bit | b. | 32-bit | d. | 128-bit |
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A processor housing that contains more than one
processor is referred to as what term?
a. | Multithreaded processor | c. | Multiprocessor
platform | b. | Multicore processor | d. | Multihoused processor |
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Landon starts his computer and receives the error message, “Hard drive is
not found.” In a panic, he calls you because he did not back up his data and has numerous
important files on his hard drive. During your investigation, Landon tells you he was watching a
movie on his computer the previous night.
What might be the problem with Landon’s
computer?
a. | CMOS RAM has lost power and reset to defaults | c. | POST failed | b. | Boot priority is set
to the DVD drive | d. | Motherboard needs to be replaced |
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Over the past week, every time Larry has started his computer, he has noticed
that the time is not correct. Larry didn’t consider this a problem because his computer was
working properly. However, now Larry has decided that he should investigate why the time is not
accurate.
?3?
What can you tell Larry to check to find
out why the clock does not keep the right time?
a. | POST is failing | c. | The motherboard is going bad and needs to be
replaced | b. | The internal time clock is malfunctioning | d. | The CMOS battery is bad and needs to be
replaced |
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When is it okay to touch the inside of a computer
that is turned on?
a. | When disassembling the computer | c. | When reassembling the
computer | b. | When using a multimeter to measure voltage output | d. | When a qualified electronics expert or
electrician is present |
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What type of RAM is typically installed onto a
motherboard and loses data rapidly, requiring it to be refreshed often?
a. | SRAM | c. | DRAM | b. | CMOS RAM | d. | Flash RAM |
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Lin is booting up his computer, and during the boot process, the computer powers
down. After several unsuccessful attempts to boot his computer, he decides that he needs to start the
troubleshooting process. Lin thinks that the problem could be in the power supply, so he uses a power
supply tester. The test shows that the power supply is functioning properly.
What should Lin check next in the troubleshooting
process?
a. | Processor | c. | RAM | b. | Motherboard | d. | Hard drive |
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Gina is upgrading your computer with a new processor. She installs the processor
into your motherboard and adds the cooling system. She powers up the computer, and it begins to boot
but then shuts down.
What could be the cause of this
problem?
a. | Computer is overclocked | c. | Processor is not
compatible | b. | Thermal paste was not used | d. | Processor is not seated properly |
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Paul is playing a game when his computer shuts down unexpectedly. Paul has
noticed recently that his fans are running very loud. When Paul turns his computer back on, it starts
to boot and then shuts off again.
?3?
What is a possible problem with Paul’s computer?
a. | Windows is not installed | c. | Hard drive is
failing | b. | Fan drivers are not working | d. | Computer is overheating |
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Matching
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Match each item with a statement
below. a. | Bluetooth | f. | CPU | b. | POST | g. | DIMM | c. | PCIe | h. | airplane mode | d. | microATX | i. | SO-DIMM | e. | DisplayPort | j. | heat sink |
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A diagnostic program built into a computer to test the hardware components
before the computer boots up
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All wireless technologies are turned off resulting in no transmission or
reception of wireless signals
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The smaller form factor of the ATX. Its smaller size and reduced
expansion ports helps reduce costs and power consumption
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Performs most of the processing for data and instructions for the entire
system
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A short-range wireless technology used to connect two devices in a small
personal network
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Smaller connectors for memory on laptops
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The standard for computer expansion cards
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The connector for memory found on a motherboard
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Draws heat away from the CPU or other heat sensitive components so that it can
be dissipated quickly
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Transmits digital video and audio. They are slowly replacing VGA and DVI ports
on computers
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