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Chapter 6 Exam - IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (Version 4.1) Flashcards

1
Q
  1. Which name is given to the collection of settings that control the power settings of a laptop?
A

power schemes

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2
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A technician has been called in to troubleshoot a laptop that fails to power on. The technician repeatedly pushes the power button without any results. What should the technician do next?

A

Attach the AC adapter.

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3
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Refer to the exhibit. Which two form factors are supported by the devices shown in the graphic?
(Choose two.)

A
    • 34mm wide

- - 54mm wide

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4
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Which generation of cell-phone standards was the first to deal with how to send and receive text, photographs, and video?

A

– Third

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Which two characteristics make laptops a better choice than desktop computers? (Choose two.)

A
    • mobility

- - size

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Refer to the exhibit. What is the correct order of steps to remove a laptop battery?

A

– 2, 3, 4, 1

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7
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Which internal laptop component may be designed as a hot-swappable device?

A

– optical drive

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What feature is provided by an auto-switching power supply on a laptop?

A

–The laptop can switch from AC input power or battery-provided power instantaneously.

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A technician is responding to a helpdesk ticket for a laptop that has a distorted image of the Windows desktop. What is on possible solution?

A

– Obtain an updated display driver from the laptop manufacturer.

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10
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Which three components are interchangeable between desktop and laptop computers? (Choose three.)

A
    • printer
    • scanner
    • USB flash drive
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11
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What is the proper way to clean optical drives?

A

– Use a cleaning disc for optical drives.

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Which two devices can be individually configured within Windows XP to power off after the laptop has been idle for a given period of time? (Choose two.)

A
    • disk drive

- - monitor

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Which display technology is most commonly found in modern laptop computers?

A

–LCD

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What is meant by a laptop device being hot-swappable?

A

– The laptop does not need to be powered off to install or remove the device.

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Which option within the Windows Control Panel is used to install a modem?

A

– Phone and Modem Options

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16
Q

Which type of interface do current laptops use to achieve similar expansion capabilities as desktops?

A

– PC ExpressCard

17
Q

Refer to the exhibit. A laptop has these graphics on specific keys on the keyboard. Which key would be used in conjunction with the Fn key to connect a laptop to an external monitor?

A

F8

18
Q

How should a hot-swappable device normally be removed from a laptop?

A

–Use the Safely Remove Hardware systray icon.

19
Q

Which two laptop ports are used primarily for communication and network connectivity? (Choose two.)

A
    • Ethernet

- - modem

20
Q

Which two actions should be performed to clean the surface of CDs and DVDs? (Choose two.)

A
    • Use a lint-free cotton cloth.

- - Wipe the disc from the center outward.

21
Q

Which three components commonly connect to USB or FireWire ports? (Choose three.)

A
    • camera
    • printer
    • scanner
22
Q

What power mode is commonly known in the Windows environment as suspend mode?

A

–S4

23
Q

A technician is replacing a laptop SODIMM. With what component is the technician working?

A

–RAM

24
Q

Where can a technician change the power schemes on a laptop running Windows XP?

A

– Select Power Options from within the Control Panel.

25
Q

Which two devices are commonly hot-swappable on laptops? (Choose two.)

A
    • PC Card

- - USB Drive

26
Q

During the set up of a network connection, which option can be double-clicked to configure an IP address on an Ethernet NIC?

A

– TCP/IP or TCP/IPv4

27
Q

What is the major difference between desktop and laptop motherboards?

A

– Desktop motherboards typically have a standard form factor and are interchangeable while laptop motherboards are proprietary.

28
Q

Which Windows XP or Vista control panel is used to reduce power when the computer has not been used by anyone for an hour?

A

– Power Options

Chapter 6 Exam - IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software (Version 4.1) (2 decks)

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