Exam Tips

Question 1

Exam tip for ESD

Answer 1

Static electricity, and therefore the risk of ESD, is much more prevalent in dry, cool environments.

Question 2

working on a computer unplugged? Or plugged in?

Answer 2

You want to work on a computer that’s unplugged, always disconnect power before repairing a personal computing device.

When working on portable computers, make sure to remove battery and power cord

Question 3

Loose components

Answer 3

Always put components in an antistatic bag, not on the bag.

Question 4

Building out a computer space

Answer 4

When you build out a computer space, such as a server closet (the room that has a lot of important computers in it), use standard carpentry safety techniques. Wear an air filter mask, when cutting drywall, for example. Wear safety goggles when using power tools.

Question 5

CompTIA A+ and backing up systems

Answer 5

The comptTIA A+ certification exams assume that all techs should back up systems every time before working on them, even though that’s not how it works in the real world.

Question 6

Exam tip for chapter 2

Answer 6

Memorize the names of the components, connectors, and terms discussed and displayed in this section. You’ll see them in future chapters, in the real world, and on the compTIA A+ 1101 exam

Question 7

Exam tip for chapter 2 ( Linux )

Answer 7

Linux comes in a dizzying variety of versions, called distributions or distros. The compTIA A+ 1102 exam focuses on features common to all distros.

Question 8

CPU exam tip

Answer 8

CompTIA only uses the term CPU, not microprocessor. Expect to see CPU on the 1101 exam

Question 9

L1, L2, L3 (on the CompTIA

Answer 9

L1 cache = smallest and fastest cache
L2 cache = bigger and slower than L1
L3 cache = will be the biggest and slowest cache

This is not applicable to modern day but it will be on the CompTIA