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1.8/1.9 Flashcards

1
Q

How many pins does a SATA power connector have?

A

15 pins

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2
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Which type of SATA connector has 15 pins?

A

SATA power connector

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3
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What type of voltages does a SATA power connector have? (3)

A

3.3v, 5v, 12v

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4
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Which type of SATA connector has 3.3v, 5v, 12v wires?

A

SATA power connector

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5
Q

How many pins does molex connector have?

A

4 pins

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6
Q

What type of voltages does a molex connector have? (2)

A

5v, 12v

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7
Q

What is the ATX +12v connector mostly used for?

A

CPU connection

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8
Q

How many pins does a ATX +12v connector have?

A

4 pins

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9
Q

How many pins does a EPS +12v connector have?

A

8 pins

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10
Q

Where is the EPS +12v connector mostly used in?

A

Servers

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11
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What does an EPS +12v connector include?

A

A ATX +12v connector

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12
Q

How many pins does a PCIe connector have? (2)

A

6 and 8 pins

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13
Q

What voltage does a PCIe connector have?

A

12 V

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14
Q

Where is the PCIe connector usually seen on?

A

Video adapters

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15
Q

How many pins does a motherboard power connector have? (2)

A

20 or 24 pins. Some have 20 + 4 pins

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16
Q

How much voltage does a motherboard power connector have? (3)

A

3.3v, 5v, 12v

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17
Q

What is an amp?

A

The rate of electron flow past a point in one second

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18
Q

What is the rate of electron flow past a point in one second?

A

Amp

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19
Q

What is a volt?

A

Electrical pressure pushing the electrons

20
Q

What is an electrical pressure pushing electrons?

A

Volt

21
Q

How do you get watts?

A

Volts * Amp = Watts

22
Q

What is a watt?

A

Measurement of real power use

23
Q

What is the measurement of real power use?

A

Watt

24
Q

What is Alternating Current(AC)?

A

A electric current that constantly reverses

25
Q

What is a type of electronic current that constantly reverses?

A

Alternating Current (AC)

26
Q

What is the is Alternating Current (AC) that is used in the US/Canada?

A

110 to 120 volts of AC, 60 Hz

27
Q

What is the is Alternating Current (AC) that is used in the Europe?

A

220-240 VAC, 50 Hz

28
Q

Where is the AC used that is 110-120 VAC?

A

US/Canada

29
Q

Where is the AC used that is 220-240 VAC?

A

Europe

30
Q

Which type of current distributes electricity efficiently over long distances?

A

Alternating Current (AC)

31
Q

What is Direct Current (DC)?

A

An electrical current that moves in one direction with a constant voltage

32
Q

What is a type of electronic current that moves in one direction with a constant voltage?

A

Direct Current (DC)

33
Q

What is a single rail Power Supply?

A

It has one 12v output circuit

34
Q

Which type of power supply has one 12v circuit?

A

Single Rail Power Supply

35
Q

What is a multiple rail power supply?

A

Each rail has it’s own 12v output circuit

36
Q

What is an advantage of a multiple rail power supply?

A

It has additional protection. It can shut down a power supply if it is overloaded instead of burning up the power supply

37
Q

What type of voltage does a PC use?

A

Direct Current (DC)

38
Q

What is it called when a Power Supply has 2 voltage options?

A

Dual-voltage option

39
Q

What is a dual-voltage option on a Power Supply?

A

Has 2 voltage options

40
Q

<p>1.9 What is a thick client?</p>

A

<p>A usual desktop is called. Where everything is running on the desktop</p>

41
Q

<p>1.9 What is a thin client?</p>

A

<p>A desktop that the applications run on a remote server.</p>

42
Q

<p>1.9 What is needed most in a CAD/CAM workstation?</p>

A

<p>Processor, Video, RAM</p>

43
Q

<p>1.9 What is needed most in a Audio/Video Editing workstation?</p>

A

<p>Video, Storage</p>

44
Q

<p>1.9 What is needed most in a Virtualization workstation?</p>

A

<p>Processor, RAM</p>

45
Q

<p>1.9 What is needed most in a Home Theather workstation?</p>

A

<p>Video, Audio</p>

46
Q

<p>1.9 What is needed most in a Gaming workstation?</p>

A

<p>Processor, Video, Audio</p>

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