Custom PC configuration( Comptia Objective 3.8)

Question 1

What would a Graphic/CAD/CAM design Workstation require in terms of a system buildout?

Answer 1

• Needs a high end CPU and GPU do to high demand on rendering images
• Needs at minimum a SATA SSD for faster access to files an reducing loading times however a M.2 drive would be more suitable.
• As much RAM as possible

Question 2

What would a audio/video workstation require in terms of system buildout?

Answer 2

• Requires a specialized video or sound card
• The largest and fastest hard drive available again SSD ideally an M.2 drive
• Multiple monitors to help with editing.

Question 3

What the most important components that are required for a Gaming PC?

Answer 3

• The most important would be a high end specialized GPU, usually the best you can afford e.g. RTX 3080/3090
• A powerful multi-core CPU
• Lots of fast RAM
• High definition sound card
• an SSD
• High end cooling
• Fast Network card

Question 4

What are typically the required components for a NAS( Network Attached Storage?)

Answer 4

• Usually requires a RAID array to provide redundancy
• Gigabit NIC
• File sharing and capability for media sharing.

Question 5

Why do viruses have a hard time sticking around on a thin client PC?

Answer 5

• Because the RAM is completely cleared every time it is off.

Question 6

What is a thin client PC typically used for?

Answer 6

• Runs basic, single purpose applications
• Meets minimum manufacturer requirements for OS
• Requires Network connectivity to reach a server or host system where some, or even the majority of the processing takes place( In the cloud)