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CIS 265 - Computer Servicing I/A+ Hardware > Chapter 1: Introduction to Personal Computer Hardware > Flashcards

Chapter 1: Introduction to Personal Computer Hardware Flashcards

1
Q

This is the most common power supply on the market today. It includes a second motherboard connector to provide dedicated power to the CPU. There are several versions available.

a. AT
b. EPS12V
c. ATX12V

A

c. ATX12V

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This was originally designed for network servers but is now commonly used in high-end desktop models.

a. AT
b. EPS12V
c. ATX12V

A

b. EPS12V

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3
Q

This connects hard drives, optical drives, and other devices.

a. Molex
b. Berg keyed connector
c. 4-pin to 8-pin auxiliary power connector.

A

a. Molex

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4
Q

This connector has two rows of three to four pins and supplies power to internal components

a. Berg keyed connector
b. 6/8 pin PCIe power connector
c. 4-pin to 8-pin auxiliary power connector.

A

c. 6/8 pin PCIe power connector

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5
Q

This is the only choice that does not allow for +3.3 V.

a. ATX
b. AT
c. ATX12V

A

b. AT

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6
Q

In LGA architecture, the pins are on the underside of the processor which is inserted into the motherboard CPU socket using ZIF.

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

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7
Q

Which of the following is an example of passive cooling?

a. Land Grid Array
b. Heat Sink
c. Pin Grid Array
d. Case Fan

A

b. Heat Sink

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8
Q

It takes this many volts to damage a computer component

A

30 volts

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9
Q

It takes this many volts for a person to feel an electrostatic discharge

A

3000 volts

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10
Q

This is a buildup of an electric charge that exists on a surface which comes into contact with another, differently charged surface.

A

Static electricity

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11
Q

This should be attached to you when working inside computers

A

Antistatic wrist strap

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12
Q

Controls high speed access to RAM and the video card

A

Northbridge

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13
Q

Considered the brain of the computer

A

CPU

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14
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Provides locations for connecting additional components to the motherboard

A

Expansion Slot

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15
Q

Used to boot the computer and perform a power-on self-test

A

BIOS Chip

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16
Q

Smaller form factor that is backward compatible with ATX

A

Micro ATX

17
Q

Has only one PCI slot for expansion cards

A

Mini ITX

18
Q

A temporary location to store data and applications

A

RAM

19
Q

Allows the CPU to communicate with slower-speed devices

A

Southbridge

20
Q

Which statement best describes EPROM?

a. It is a type of RAM
b. It is a type of volatile memory
c. Data can be erased using a strong ultraviolet light
d. Data is programmed on it when it is manufactured
e. It can only be programmed once

A

c. Data can be erased using a strong ultraviolet light.

21
Q

A user complains that their computer is running very slowly. What solution would help to speed it up?

a. Add more RAM
b. Use error correction code memory
c. Switch to L1 cache
d. Erase and refresh the code in ROM
e. Add more ROM

A

a. Add more RAM

22
Q

Which RAM from the list provides the fastest performance?

a. GDDR SDRAM
b. SDRAM
c. DDR3 SDRAM
d. SRAM
e. DDR4 SDRAM

A

d. SRAM

23
Q

Error Correction Code memory can correct multiple bit errors?

a. True
b. False

A

b. False

24
Q

Which memory module can support both 32-bit and 64-bit transfers of data?

a. DIP
b. SIMM
c. DIMM
d. SODIMM

A

e. SODIMM

25
Q

This is a version of the PCI expansion slot that is used in laptops

a. Mini-PCI
b. PCI-x
c. PCIe

A

a. Mini-PCI

26
Q

This expansion slot has x1, x4, x8, and x16 slots

a. PCI
b. PCIe
c. PCI-X

A

b PCIe

27
Q

This laptop expansion slot has Type I, Type II and Type III form factors.

a. Mini-PCI
b. AGP
c. PCI-X

A

a. Mini-PCI

28
Q

This is a card that adds additional expansion slots to a computer

a. USB
b. SATA
c. Riser

A

c. Riser

29
Q

This adapter sends a video signal to a computer so that the signal can be recorded

a. Video adapter
b. TV tuner
c. Capture card

A

c. Capture card

30
Q

Uses laser lights to record or read data.

a. Optical
b. Magnetic
c. Solid State

A

a. Optical

31
Q

Records bits as magnetized areas on magnetic media

a. Optical
b. Magnetic
c. Solid State

A

b. Magnetic

32
Q

Uses non-volatile memory chips to store data

a. Optical
b. Magnetic
c. Solid State

A

c. Solid State

33
Q

What was the first type of input device?

a. Facial Recognition Scanners
b. Stylus
c. Mouse
d. Touch screen
e. Keyboard
f. Printer

A

e. Keyboard

34
Q

A company is building a new secure data center and wants to limit access to authorized personnel. What would be the best type of input device to use to limit access?

a. Biometric device
b. Keyboard
c. VR headset
d. Barcode scanner
e. Magstripe reader

A

a. Biometric device

35
Q

Barcode scanners are used at self-checkout counters in large department stores.

a. True
b. False

A

a. True

36
Q

Which input functions are available on most current smartphones? (Choose all that apply.)

a. Keyboard
b. Touchpad
c. Fingerprint Reader
d. NFC tap pay
e. Microphone

A

c. Fingerprint Reader and e. Microphone.

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