Chapter 4 Custom PC Configurations Flashcards
1
Q
- You have been asked to set up a workstation for a new graphic designer at your company.
Which of the following is not a requirement for a graphic design workstation?
A. Fast hard drive
B. Maximum RAM
C. Powerful CPU
D. High-end video
A
C. Powerful CPU
2
Q
- You have been hired as a consultant for a video editing company that needs all new workstations
for its six editors. Which of the following is required when constructing an A/V
editing workstation?
A. Gigabit NIC
B. Powerful processor
C. Maximum RAM
D. Fast hard drive
A
D. Fast hard drive
3
Q
- Danielle has been asked to configure virtualization at her company. She recommends that
her manager buy multicore processors. What justification should she give as to why virtualization
workstations require as many CPU cores as possible?
A. Each virtual machine has one or more cores installed directly in it.
B. Each virtual machine makes use of actual CPU resources for processing instructions
and data.
C. Fault tolerance dictates that if one CPU core fails, there should be one or more in line
to take its place.
D. Because each guest operating system runs in its own space, multiple cores are required
to store the collective data.
A
B. Each virtual machine makes use of actual CPU resources for processing instructions
and data.
4
Q
- Your friend Joe plays video game tournaments online, and he read in an online forum that
he should install multiple GPUs for better speed. You tell him that if he does that, he needs
better cooling. Why is high-end cooling a requirement for gaming PCs?
A. Multiple GPUs generate more heat and can cause components to fail.
B. Gaming controllers have components for tactile realism that generate copious amounts
of heat.
C. Digital sound cards generate more heat than analog sound cards.
D. Placing that many hard drives in such a small space generates too much heat.
A
A. Multiple GPUs generate more heat and can cause components to fail.
5
Q
- Marcus, a network technician, has been asked to build a virtualization workstation for his
manager. Which of the following are not common requirements that Marcus should consider
for this custom configuration? (Choose all that apply.)
A. Surround sound
B. Maximum RAM
C. Large, fast hard drives
D. Multiple CPU cores
A
A. Surround sound
C. Large, fast hard drives
6
Q
- Which type of system simply needs to meet recommended requirements for standard versions of operating systems and support desktop applications?
A. Thin client
B. Thick client
C. Network-attached storage device
D. Virtualization workstation
A
B. Thick client
7
Q
- Which of the following descriptions most closely matches that of a thin client?
A. A high-resolution monitor, keyboard, and mouse
B. A computer with a low-profile case
C. A laptop
D. A dumb terminal with a NIC
A
D. A dumb terminal with a NIC
8
Q
- You have recently installed a NAS in your home so that all your family members could
share media. You have a router and network cabling that supports Gigabit Ethernet. Why
should you equip a NAS with a Gigabit NIC?
A. All systems, including the NAS, should communicate at the same speed.
B. The NAS should not be allowed to communicate at the higher speeds of the rest of the
network or it will be overused.
C. The NAS should exceed the communication speed of the clients to avoid a bottleneck.
D. The operating system that a NAS runs is not compatible with Gigabit Ethernet.
A
C. The NAS should exceed the communication speed of the clients to avoid a bottleneck.
9
Q
- An engineer on your network is complaining that his CAD workstation is slow and he
wants a GPU upgrade. Which of the following reasons is justification for having a powerful
video card in a CAD/CAM workstation?
A. Only powerful GPUs can stream graphical information efficiently.
B. Manufacturing equipment is generally faster than design equipment, which needs faster
GPUs to keep up.
C. On a CAD system, the CPU defers to the GPU for all system processing requirements.
D. The algorithms used in rendering graphics can be GPU-intensive.
A
D. The algorithms used in rendering graphics can be GPU-intensive.
10
Q
- A video editor at your company wants a second monitor, claiming that having only one
monitor limits her ability to work. Why do A/V editing workstations benefit from more
than one monitor?
A. Their software often has enough controls across their width that one monitor seems
cramped.
B. While one graphics adapter works on one rendering project, the other can simply display
a normal desktop.
C. Once the editing is complete, the second monitor is used to present the results to others on the team.
D. Additional monitors are used for remote collaboration among other editors.
A
A. Their software often has enough controls across their width that one monitor seems
cramped.
11
Q
- You are configuring a virtualization workstation for your home use. Which of the following
is required for your new system?
A. Multiple host operating systems
B. Maximum RAM allowed
C. File sharing services
D. Multiple NICs
A
B. Maximum RAM allowed
12
Q
- Robin has been asked to lead training for new technicians at a local PC distributor specializing
in gaming PCs. For which one of the following should she not recommend upgraded
parts?
A. High-end cooling
B. A RAID array
C. High-end video
D. Better sound card
A
B. A RAID array
13
Q
- Which of the following system types do not require a CPU enhancement of any sort?
(Choose all that apply.)
A. A/V editing workstation
B. Gaming PC
C. Graphic design workstation
D. Virtualization workstation
A
A. A/V editing workstation
B. Gaming PC
C. Graphic design workstation
14
Q
- Maria is setting up a gaming PC and wants to know which type of video cables to purchase.
Which of the following is the recommended video output technology for a gaming PC?
A. DVI
B. VGA
C. HDMI
D. YCbCr
A
C. HDMI
15
Q
- Which of the following is a common feature of a standard thick client?
A. Has enhanced video capabilities
B. Has a high-performance hard drive
C. Has as much RAM installed as possible
D. Can run a full version of Windows
A
D. Can run a full version of Windows
