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A+ Supplemental q's set 1 (901) Flashcards

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1) Which of the following is enabled in the BIOS/UEFI that will prompt a user to enter her password every time the laptop performs a POST? 
  A. Administrative password
  B. Windows password
  C. Power-on password
  D. Supervisory password
A

C. Power-on password

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2) What is the term for how the BIOS readies the computer for and initiates the booting of the operating system?
  A. Bootlegging
  B. Booting
  C. Bootstrapping
  D. POST
A

C. Bootstrapping

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3) Which of the following provides the best cooling to the CPU?
  A. Heat sink
  B. Liquid cooling
  C. CPU fan
  D. Case fan
A

B. Liquid cooling

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4) How can you tell if a lithium battery has been discharged?
  A. Use a power supply tester
  B. Check within Windows
  C. Use a multimeter
  D. Plug it into another motherboard
A

C. Use a multimeter

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5) You just rebooted a PC and it displays a black screen with a white blinking underscore on the top left. What is the most likely problem?
A. BIOS needs to be flashed
B. Windows Recovery Environment is running.
C. PC is in Safe Mode.
D. Incorrect boot order

A

D. Incorrect boot order

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6) Before installing a motherboard, what should you do?
A. Install the processor
B. Verify that it is compatible with the case
C. Employ ESD prevention methods
D. Test the motherboard with a multimeter

A

C. Employ ESD prevention methods

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7) Which of the following computer components are located on the northbridge? (Select the two best answers.) 
  A. CPU
  B. Hard drive
  C. Audio
  D. Fan
  E. RAM
A

A. CPU

E. RAM

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8) What is the data transfer rate (speed) of USB 3.0?
  A. 12 Mb/s
  B. 400 Mb/s
  C. 480 Mb/s
  D. 5 Gb/s
A

D. 5 Gb/s

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9) What is the maximum data transfer rate of IEEE 1394a? 
  A. 400 Mb/s
  B. 800 Mb/s
  C. 5 Gb/s
  D. 24 Mb/s
A

A. 400 Mb/s

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10) You just installed a barcode reader to a laptop. What should you do next?
A. Adjust the light wavelength
B. Test the reader by reading barcodes
C. Program the reader to recognize codes
D. Point the barcode reader at someone

A

C. Program the reader to recognize codes

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11) You are tasked with fixing a computer that is overheating after 30 minutes of use. Which of the following is most likely the cause? 
  A. ACPI is disabled
  B. Incorrect input voltage settings
  C. Internal dust buildup
  D. Clogged temporary folders
A

C. Internal dust buildup

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12) You are troubleshooting a CPU and have already cut power, disconnected the power cable, opened the case, and put on your antistatic strap. What should you do next?
A. Check the BIOS
B. Check the connections
C. Remove the CPU
D. Test the motherboard with a multimeter

A

B. Check the connections

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13) When deciding on a CPU for use with a specific motherboard, what does it need to be compatible with? 
  A. Case
  B. Socket
  C. Wattage range
  D. PCIe slots
A

B. Socket

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14) You just set up an HTPC. However, the Windows Media Center live TV option is not working. All connections are plugged in and all the other portions of Windows Media Center work. What is the most likely cause of the problem?
A. The coaxial cable is plugged into the antenna port.
B. Media Center needs to be reinstalled.
C. Windows libraries are malfunctioning.
D. The computer overheated.

A

A. The coaxial cable is plugged into the antenna port.

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15) You are required to install an operating system to a remote PC without the use of any physical media (such as CD-ROMs or USB thumb drives). Which of the following should be used to complete the task?
  A. telnet
  B. FTP
  C. PXE
  D. netuse
A

C. PXE

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16) Which of the following are considered both input and output devices?
A. Keyboard, mouse, touchpad
B. Smart card reader, motion sensor, biometric device
C. Printer, speakers
D. Smart TV, touchscreen, KVM, STB

A

D. Smart TV, touchscreen, KVM, STB

17
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17) To implement a secure boot process, which device should be listed first in the Boot Device Priority screen?
  A. Network
  B. CD-ROM
  C. USB
  D. Hard drive
A

D. Hard drive

18
Q

18) How can you reset a forgotten BIOS supervisor/administrator password?
A. Access the BIOS by pressing F2.
B. Remove the battery.
C. Extract the .EXE contents to removable media.
D. Remove the main 24-pin power connector.

A

B. Remove the battery.

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19) A user tells you that a PC shuts down after working for only 10 minutes. When you move the PC, you hear loose parts sliding around inside the case. Which of the following is most likely the cause for the PC shutting down?
A. A memory module has become unseated.
B. The heat sink retaining clip has broken loose.
C. The CMOS battery needs to be replaced.
D. A hard drive cable was disconnected.

A

B. The heat sink retaining clip has broken loose.

20
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20) Which of the following represent valid Intel socket types?
  A. FM3, FM4, 1367, 2012+
  B. AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+
  C. 775, 1155, 1156, 1366, 1150, 2011
  D. Core i3, Core i5, Core i7
A

C. 775, 1155, 1156, 1366, 1150, 2011

21
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21) What seals the tiny gaps between the CPU cap and the heat sink?
  A. Grape jelly
  B. Petroleum jelly
  C. WD-40 oil spray
  D. Thermal compound
A

D. Thermal compound

22
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22) A customer’s liquid-cooled system is intermittently overheating. What are the possible reasons for this? (choose all that apply)
A. Memory is overheating
B. Air is trapped in the lines
C. Power supply has failed
D. Water pump is beginning to fail
E. Hard drive is getting too much voltage

A

B. Air is trapped in the lines

D. Water pump is beginning to fail

23
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23) Which of the following does a PCIe x16 slot connect to? (Select the two best answers)
  A. RAM
  B. Southbridge
  C. USB 3.0 controller
  D. Northbridge
  E. Processor
A

D. Northbridge

E. Processor

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24) You plug a USB device into the front panel port of a PC but nothing happens. What is the most likely cause?
A. The front panel connectors are not plugged into the motherboard.
B. You plugged a USB 3.0 device into a USB 2.0 port.
C. You need to reboot the computer .
D. You plugged a USB 2.0 device into a USB 3.0 port.

A

A. The front panel connectors are not plugged into the motherboard.

25
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25) Which type of USB connector is normally found on a desktop PC or laptop?
  A. Type A
  B. Type B
  C. Type C
  D. Type D
A

A. Type A

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