Which two activities are normally controlled by the Northbridge part of the chipset? (Choose two.)

Which two activities are normally controlled by the Northbridge part of the chipset? (Choose two.)

communication between the CPU and the sound card

communication between the CPU and the hard drive

access to the RAM

communication between the CPU and the I/O ports

access to the video card


Answer:

access to the RAM
access to the video card

A technician looks at a motherboard and sees a 24-pin connector. What component would connect to the motherboard through the use of this 24-pin connector?

A technician looks at a motherboard and sees a 24-pin connector. What component would connect to the motherboard through the use of this 24-pin connector?

power supply

SATA drive

video card

PATA optical drive

floppy drive


Answer: power supply

What type of connector can be used to connect an eSATA interface to an external SATA drive?

What type of connector can be used to connect an eSATA interface to an external SATA drive?

7-pin connector

9-pin connector

15-pin connector

5-pin connector


Answer: 7-pin connector

What are two factors that must be considered when choosing a computer case? (Choose two.)

What are two factors that must be considered when choosing a computer case? (Choose two.)

the number of LED indicators at the front of the case

the size of the motherboard and the power supply

the vendor that manufactured the motherboard

the size of the monitor

the number of internal drive locations


Answer:

the size of the motherboard and the power supply
the number of internal drive locations

Which memory module has a front side bus speed of 200 MHz?

Which memory module has a front side bus speed of 200 MHz?

DDR3-667

PC100 SDRAM

DDR-400
DDR-333


Answer: DDR-400

Which component controls the communications and interactions between the CPU and other components on the motherboard?

Which component controls the communications and interactions between the CPU and other components on the motherboard?

RAM

CMOS

chipset

BIOS


Answer: chipset

Which two storage devices use a magnetic medium for storing data? (Choose two.)

Which two storage devices use a magnetic medium for storing data? (Choose two.)

tape drive

solid state drive

hard disk drive

compact disk drive

blue-ray disk drive


Answer:

tape drive
hdd

Which type of memory is primarily used as cache memory?

Which type of memory is primarily used as cache memory?

DRAM

RAM

ROM

SRAM

Answer: SRAM

Which type of fastener is loosened and tightened with a hex driver?

Which type of fastener is loosened and tightened with a hex driver?

six sided bolt

cross head screw

slotted screw

torx bolt


Answer: six sided bolt

Which tool is designed to loosen or tighten crosshead screws?

Which tool is designed to loosen or tighten crosshead screws?

torx driver

phillips screwdriver

flat head screwdriver

hex driver


Answer: phillips screwdriver

What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard? (Choose three.)

What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard? (Choose three.)

The CPU heat sink and fan assembly are correctly installed.
The CPU is correctly aligned and placed in the socket.
The CMOS EPROM battery is removed prior to installing the CPU.
Antistatic precautions are taken.
The CPU contacts are first cleaned with isopropyl alcohol.
Maximum insertion force is applied to the load lever so the CPU is locked in place.

Answer:


The CPU heat sink and fan assembly are correctly installed.*
The CPU is correctly aligned and placed in the socket.*

Antistatic precautions are taken.*

What are two examples of settings that can be changed in the CMOS settings? (Choose two.)

What are two examples of settings that can be changed in the CMOS settings? (Choose two.)

swap file size
boot order
enabling and disabling devices
device drivers
drive partition size


Answer:

boot order*
enabling and disabling devices*

Which statement describes the purpose of an I/O connector plate?

Which statement describes the purpose of an I/O connector plate?

It makes the I/O ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of computer cases.
It provides multiple connections for SATA hard drives to connect to the motherboard.
It plugs into the motherboard and expands the number of available slots for adapter cards.
It connects the PCIe adapter slots used for video directly to the CPU for faster processing.


Answer: It makes the I/O ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of computer cases.

Where is the saved BIOS configuration data stored?

Where is the saved BIOS configuration data stored?

hard drive
cache
CMOS
RAM


Answer: cmos

What is the advantage of using signed drivers?

What is the advantage of using signed drivers?

They never need upgrading.
They are verified to be compatible with the operating system.
They are guaranteed by the manufacturer to work with any hardware.
They are guaranteed to work with all operating systems.
They are free of errors.


Answer: They are verified to be compatible with the operating system.

A technician is assembling a new computer. Which two components are often easier to install before mounting the motherboard in the case? (Choose two.)

A technician is assembling a new computer. Which two components are often easier to install before mounting the motherboard in the case? (Choose two.)

sound card
video card
CPU
NIC
memory


Answer:

memory
cpu

A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At which point must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program?

A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At which point must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program?

after the POST, but before Windows starts to load
during the Windows load process
before the computer is powered on
during the POST


Answer: during the POST

What type of connector would be used to supply power to a PATA optical drive?

What type of connector would be used to supply power to a PATA optical drive?

PS/2
AT
Berg
Molex


Answer: molex

Which two types of data should be backed up before troubleshooting a computer for a customer? (Choose two.)

Which two types of data should be backed up before troubleshooting a computer for a customer? (Choose two.)

Windows operating system files
BIOS system file
Internet Explorer favorites files
driver files for the hard disk
documents that are created by the customer


Answer:

Internet Explorer favorites files
documents that are created by the customer

Which step of the six-step troubleshooting process is where a technician would ask the computer user to print a document on a newly installed printer?

Which step of the six-step troubleshooting process is where a technician would ask the computer user to print a document on a newly installed printer?

Test the theory to determine the cause.
Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures.
Establish a theory of probable cause.
Document findings, actions, and outcomes.
Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution.
Identify the problem.


Answer: Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures.