1101 Domain III Hardware Questions
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- Q1Which of the following is NOT a good reason to flash a motherboard’s BIOS?Computer case has been replacedNew processor support provided by updateIssues with system during the boot sequenceMotherboard features are no longer working properly120s
- Q2You've just installed a new motherboard. The computer appears to be working properly, but none of the status lights on the outside of the computer appear to be working. Which of these is the most likely cause of the problem?The case lights are not connected to the motherboardThe lights are faultyThe new motherboard is incompatible with the case lightsThe motherboard is faulty120s
- Q3Which of these would you install to maximize the efficiency of a CPU cooling fan?SATA data cableCPU SocketHeat sinkDrive-select jumper120s
- Q4How many pins did the first P1 power connector to the motherboard have that was used with the original ATX?24152030120s
- Q5What is the purpose of an expansion slot on a motherboard?To keep the components of the motherboard active and ready to past POSTTo provide power to the CPUAn expansion slot on a motherboard is used for an expansion card, which provides a port or other function that is not provided by the motherboardTo provide extra power to the RAM slots120s
- Q6What is the purpose of a POST diagnostic card?To report errors at POSTTo speed up the pc during the boot processTo allow for email communication between two remote devicesTo check the software to make sure it's working120s
- Q7Which of the following terms is used to describe a set of small posts or pins on the motherboard that are used to set or clear motherboard settings?JumperSocketCMOSBIOS120s
- Q8Which of the following is NOT a video port?Display PortHDMIeSATAVGA120s
- Q9What can be used to provide detailed instructions for performing work internally on a specific model of laptop computer?Laptop WarrantyService ManualComputer BooksGoogle Search120s
- Q10In a traditional Northbridge/Southbridge motherboard architecture, where would you expect to see the video adapter connected?NorthbridgeSouthbridgeMemory BusFSB120s
- Q11The combination of a heat sink and fan is called?ProcessorDouble cooling techniqueLiquid CoolingCPU Cooler120s
- Q12A customer accidentally drops a laptop while it is charging. The next day, the customer notices the laptop will not turn on and calls a technician to investigate. The technician confirms the laptop will not turn on even though it is connected to the power adapter. Which of the following components is the MOST likely cause of this behavior?Hard DrivePower AdapterDC jackBattery120s
- Q13After receiving a call from an executive, a technician walks into a meeting room to find that the projector is not showing the screen of the executive’s laptop. The projector shows a message that reads “No video signal”. Which of the following is the FIRST thing that the technician should do?Adjust the laptop’s screen brightnessReplace the projector’s bulbVerify the VGA cable is connectedEnsure secondary display is enabled120s
- Q14Which of these would most commonly be used to provide additional power to a video adapter?Berg connector6-pin power connectorOne or more Molex connectors20-pin or 24-pin motherboard connector120s
- Q15You want to use a new boot CD-ROM to run some diagnostics on a computer, but the system is configured to boot from the hard drive instead of the CD-ROM drive. What will allow you to manage the order of the boot drives?The BIOSMSCONFIGDevice ManagerEvent Viewer120s