A+ IT Essentials Quiz 2

Question 1

What is a possible hardware upgrade that can be used to add more storage space to a modern smartphone?

Answer 1

microSD

Answers Explanation & Hints:
Because of the size of cellular phones, a very small storage device such as a microSD card is desirable. CompactFlash is an older form of storage device; it is is too large for a cellular phone but it is widely used in cameras and video recorders because of its large capacity and fast access speed. Similarly, USB flash drives and hard disk drives are too large for a cellular phone.

Question 2

A technician is being asked to move a heavy industrial printer. Which safety technique is recommended for this situation?

Answer 2

Bend at the knees when lifting.

Answers Explanation & Hints:
The job description of a technician commonly lists the need for being able to lift 40 pounds. When lifting heavy objects, it is important to bend at the knees to avoid back injuries.

Question 3

What should a technician do before working on a computer?

Answer 3

Remove any watch and jewelry.

Answers Explanation & Hints:
Before working on equipment remove all watches or other jewelry and secure loose items such as ties and name badges.

Question 4

Which type of media card is an older format, but is still used in video cameras?

Answer 4

CompactFlash

Answers Explanation & Hints:
CompactFlash is still used in video cameras because of its high speed and high capacity.

Question 5

A technician needs to buy a replacement adapter for a department computer. Which type of adapter requires the technician to consider a DSP?

Answer 5

sound

Answers Explanation & Hints:
Factors to consider when buying a sound card include the slot type, digital signal processor (DSP), port and connection types, as well as the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).

Question 6

What are two reasons someone might upgrade a NIC?

Answer 6

to increase bandwidth
to have wireless connectivity

Answers Explanation & Hints:
A network interface card (NIC) upgrade might be done to provide wireless connectivity or to increase bandwidth.

Question 7

What should be done prior to the installation of RAM onto the motherboard?

Answer 7

Consult the motherboard documentation or website of the manufacturer to ensure that the RAM is compatible with the motherboard.

Answers Explanation & Hints:
Before you install a memory module it is important to verify that there are no compatibility issues. A DDR3 RAM module will not fit in a DDR2 slot. Verification is best done by consulting the motherboard documentation or checking on the website of the manufacturer.

Question 8

Which two pieces of information are needed before selecting a power supply?

Answer 8

the form factor of the case
the total wattage of all components

Answers Explanation & Hints:
When building a computer, select a power supply with sufficient wattage to power all the components. Each component inside the computer uses a certain amount of power. Obtain the wattage information for the components from the manufacturer documentation. When deciding on a power supply, make sure to choose a power supply that has more than enough power for the current components.
The shape of the computer case is usually determined by the motherboard, power supply, and other internal components.

Question 9

The following parts were ordered by someone building a personal computer:
1 – AMD 3.7 GHz
2 – Gigawhiz GA-A239VM (does not include USB 3.1 front panel connectors)
3 – HorseAir DDR3 8 GB
4 – ATX with up to three 3.5″ drive bays
5 – Eastern Divide 1TB 7200 RPM
6 – Zoltz 550W
What is the significance of the 550W in the 6th item (Zoltz 550W)?

Answer 9

output power

Answers Explanation & Hints:
550W describes the output power for a power supply.

Question 10

True or False?
When installing a hard drive, it is recommended that you hand-tighten drive mounting screws prior to using a screwdriver.

Answer 10

true

Answers Explanation & Hints:
When installing a hard drive, slightly hand-tighten all the screws to make installation of all screws easier. Do not over tighten the screws when using the screwdriver.

Question 11

Which SATA internal hard drive form factor is most often used in a tower computer?

Answer 11

3.5 inch (8.9 cm)

Answers Explanation & Hints:
Two form factors used with internal SATA hard drives are the 3.5 inch (8.9 cm) and the 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) with the majority of them being 3.5 inch.

Question 12

Which adapter card in a PC would provide data fault tolerance?

Answer 12

RAID card

Answers Explanation & Hints:
A RAID controller controls the expansion of internal and external drives as well as providing fault tolerance for storage devices. The I/O card allows additional I/O ports to be added to a computer. A capture card imports video information into a computer and records it to the storage device. SD storage cards are a form of removable storage used widely in portable devices.