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Core 1 Flashcards

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What is the 1st step to the CompTIA Troubleshooting Theory?

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Step 1: Identify the problem

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What is the 2nd step to the CompTIA Troubleshooting Theory?

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Step 2: Establish a theory of probable cause

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What is the 3rd step to the CompTIA Troubleshooting Theory?

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Step 3: Test the theory to determine cause

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What is the 4th step to the CompTIA Troubleshooting Theory?

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Step 4: Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution

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What is the 5th step to the CompTIA Troubleshooting Theory?

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Step 5: Verify fill system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventative measure

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What is the 6th step to the CompTIA Troubleshooting Theory?

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Step 6: Document findings, actions, and outcome

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7
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Hardware: GPU stands for what?

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Graphics Processing Unit

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8
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What is BIOS?

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Basic Input/Output Services, firmware written on a chip connected to the motherboard that allows communication with the assumed hardware of the computer before the OS loads.

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9
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Backup BIOS

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A second BIOS chip incase of failure or corruption.

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POST

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Power-On Self-Test: a part of the BIOS that requests all parts of the computer to run self diagnostics to make sure everything is working properly before booting up.

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11
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CMOS

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System Setup

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12
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POST Card

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A system card that displays a hexadecimal 2 digit readout while going through POST and will display an error code if one is found. Only codes displaying during POST are valid none after boot.

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Beep Code

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A code given through beeps from a small built in speaker that can indicate a system problem before getting to display diagnostics.

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14
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Display Code

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POST error code shown on the screen.

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15
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UEFI

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Unified Extensible Firmware Interface

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16
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System Setup

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Allows us to make changes to our BIOS

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17
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PROM

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Programable Read-Only Memory

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18
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CMOS

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Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor

19
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Single flash ROM chip

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20
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RTC

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Real-Time Clock

21
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CMOS Battery

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Almost all are a CR2032 Button style battery, it keeps your RTC going if your computer is unplugged from power

22
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A common indication of a CMOS Battery loosing power is…

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The Clock starts running slower and falls behind.

23
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Form Factors

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Standardized size/form for computers to allow compatibility with many different types. Motherboards/Cases/Power Supply

24
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ATX Form Factor

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Biggest common form factor 12” x 9.6”

25
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MicroATX Form Factor

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Similar to ATX but slightly smaller and square. 9.6” x 9.6”

26
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Mini-ITX Form Factor

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Smallest common standard computer motherboard form factor

27
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ITX Form Factor

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Larger version of the Mini-ITX very uncommon

28
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I/O area & I/O Shield

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Where you will find the majority of the external ports on a motherboard, it has a very strict form factor standard

29
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Northbridge/Southbridge Chipsets

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An early version of the Chipset Northbridge handled faster things, Southbridge handled slower things. Modern chipsets are Southbridge with the CPU handling Northbridge.

30
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Chipsets

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Combine the functions from many single-function chips and define RAM capacity, USB capabilities, and more

31
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PCPartPicker.com

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Good website for computer part specs/reviews/compatibility checking

32
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Power Supplies

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PC Power Supplies are step-down transformers that convert AC power to DC power

33
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Volt types & colors

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12 Volt - Yellow
5 Volt - Red
3.3 Volt - Orange

34
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ATX12V

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Extensions to the origional ATX power that allow more electricity to the motherboard.

35
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Molex

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Oldest power connector still on computers, provides both 12V & 5V connections.

36
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Mini Connector

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Originally designed to run a floppy drive, but still in use for other things.

37
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SATA

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Used for Hard Drives or Optical Media Drives

38
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PCIe Connector

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For Video Cards that need extra power.

39
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Modular Power Supply

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Allows for the use of only the cables you need.

40
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What are some important things to keep in mind when choosing a PSU (Power Supply Unit)?

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Get one with a little more wattage than you need. Look for higher-efficiency power supplies. Modular PSUs cut down on cable clutter.

41
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To keep your PC cool practice proper…

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Cable Management
BIOS settings
Cleaning (canned air or PC blower)

42
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Power Supply Tester or ATX tester

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Checks a PSU for functionality and gives you a readout to check against your owner’s manual values.

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