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Chapter 3 ITE

Quiz by David Wallace

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  • Q1
    When a computer is being assembled, which action can be taken to help eliminate cable clutter within a computer case?
    Install a 2.5in HDD instead of a 3.5in HDD.
    Install a CPU without using a heat sink and fan assembly.
    Install a motherboard without using standoffs in the case.
    Install a modular power supply.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the best way to apply thermal compound when reseating a CPU?
    Use rubbing alcohol to clean the base of the heat sink before applying thermal compound.
    Put a thick layer of thermal compound over the existing thermal compound before reseating the CPU.
    Scrape off the old thermal compound on the heat sink with a sharp knife and apply the thermal compound liberally.
    Clean the CPU and the base of the heat sink with isopropyl alcohol before applying the thermal compound.
    30s
  • Q3
    A technician is installing additional memory in a computer. How can the technician guarantee that the memory is correctly aligned?
    Memory slots are color coded, with one end red and one end blue.
    The label on the memory module should always face the CPU.
    A notch in the memory module should be aligned with a notch in the memory slot.
    The arrows on the memory module should be aligned with the arrows on the motherboard slot.
    30s
  • Q4
    What indicates that the charge on the CMOS battery could be getting low?
    A beep error code occurs during POST.
    The computer time and date are incorrect.
    The computer fails to boot.
    Performance while accessing files on the hard drive is slow.
    30s
  • Q5
    A motherboard has a 24-pin socket for the main power connector. Which ATX power supply connector will work?
    12-pin connector
    20-pin connector
    16-pin connector
    18-pin connector
    30s
  • Q6
    What should be used to clean the base of the CPU heat sink prior to reinstallation?
    water
    isopropyl alcohol
    rubbing alcohol
    thermal compound
    30s
  • Q7
    Where is the saved BIOS configuration data stored?
    RAM
    cache
    CMOS
    hard drive
    30s
  • Q8
    When mounting a motherboard in a computer case, what is used to prevent the motherboard from touching the bottom of the case?
    silicon spray
    ground-fault isolators
    standoffs
    grounding straps
    30s
  • Q9
    What is a function of the BIOS?
    performs a check on all internal components
    enables a computer to connect to a network
    provides temporary data storage for the CPU
    provides graphic capabilities for games and applications
    30s
  • Q10
    A technician notices that half of the memory slots on a motherboard are colored differently from the other half. Which technology is probably implemented on this system?
    ECC
    dual channeling
    double-sided
    virtualization
    30s

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