13. Build the Right PC

Question 1

In addition to RAM and an impressive CPU, what might a CAD system need?

Answer 1

A fairly sophisticated GPU

Question 2

What type of card might you need to provide for a video editing workstation?

Answer 2

A PCI card for capturing video

Question 3

What two storages technologies might you consider for a audio and video editing workstation?

Answer 3

SSD and RAID

Question 4

You have equipped an architect with dual monitors. The mouse does not behave as expected between them. Where is this controlled?

Answer 4

In the Operating System

Question 5

What are two concerns when you are building a virtualization workstation?

Answer 5

The amount of CPU cores and the amount of RAM

Question 6

Name four specific concerns when building a gaming PC.

Answer 6

Cooling, GPU, Sound, Processor

Question 7

Name four components common to a home theater PC.

Answer 7

Surround sound, HDMI, media readers, TV Tuner card

Question 8

A thin client usually accesses the main applications it needs how?

Answer 8

Via the network/cloud