Hardware (1) Flashcards
Company A wants to eliminate separate speakers on desktops and use speakers built into monitors. Which of the following video card standards should be specified?
DVI-D
VGA
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI carries HD audio and HD video signals
Company B is planning to upgrade its Fast Ethernet network to Gigabit Ethernet. In checking existing cables, the network techs have discovered that some areas were wired with Cat 5, some with Cat 5e, and some with Cat 6. Which of the following should they do as part of the upgrade process?
Replace all cables with Cat 6
Keep the same cables
Replace Cat 5 with Cat 5e or Cat 6
Replace Cat 5 with Cat 5e or Cat 6
Cat 5e and Cat 6 both support Gigabit Ethernet, so either could be used as a replacement for Cat 5
Company C has purchased some new computers that have USB 3.0 ports as well as a USB-C port. It wants to use the USB-C port for very fast external SSD drives. What needs to be determined first?
Are USB-C SSD drives available?
How fast is the USB-C port?
Can the USB-C port work with other form factors?
How fast is the USB-C port?
USB-C can support USB 2.0, USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1, or USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds. Check the system documentation
Company D wants to run coaxial cable in its offices for use with HDTV. Which of the following cable types should the company specify?
RG-6
STP Cat 6
RG-59
RG-6
RG-6 is the standard for HD video
Company E wants to purchase SuperSpeed USB drives and card readers. However, all its techs can find are devices labeled with a USB version number. Which of the following USB versions does the company need?
USB 3.0
USB 1.1
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 is the version number for SuperSpeed USB. It is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1
How many pins does a stick of DDR3 DIMM RAM use?
186 pins
205 pins
240 pins
240 pins
DDR3 DIMM memory uses a 240-pin connector, but the keying is not the same as with DDR2
What is stored in RAM?
Currently running programs
Programs that aren’t running
Nothing
Currently running programs
RAM is the workspace used by programs as they are running. Programs that are not running are located on a local or network storage device
How many pins does a stick of DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM use?
200 pins
260 pins
204 pins
260 pins
A DDR4 SO-DIMM has a 260-pin connector (a DDR4 DIMM has a 288-pin connector)
You are adding RAM to a dual-channel system that has one 4-GB module to upgrade it to 8 GB. Which of the following do you need to confirm before you buy more RAM?
The current stick’s brand of RAM
The current stick’s speed of RAM
The current stick’s type of RAM
All of the above
All of the above
To run the computer in dual-channel mode for better speed, the new module must be identical to the old, so all of these factors must be matched
You are purchasing 288-pin RAM to upgrade computers in your organization. What type of RAM are you purchasing?
DDR2 DIMM
DDR4 SO-DIMM
DDR4 DIMM
DDR4 DIMM
A 288-pin module is a DDR4 DIMM
Your client is planning to replace 500-GB hard disks with similarly sized SSDs. Assuming compatibility, which of the following would provide the best performance?
NVMe 2.5-inch
NVMe M.2
SATA M.2
NVMe M.2
The NVMe M.2 SSD is the fastest type of SSD
Which of the following correctly ranks SATA drive types in order from slowest to fastest?
5400 RPM, SSHD, 7200 RPM, SSD
7200 RPM, 5400 RPM, SSD, SSHD
5400 RPM, 7200 RPM, SSHD, SSD
5400 RPM, 7200 RPM, SSHD, SSD
5400 RPM is the slowest SATA drive, 7200 RPM is faster, SSHD is faster, and SSD is fastest
Your client wants to add an NVMe drive to its desktop systems to boost performance, but the M.2 slots in these systems don’t support NVMe drives. Which of the following interfaces can be used instead?
SATA
PCIe
ISO 9660
PCIe
NVMe drives are available in PCIe cards; NVMe uses the PCIe bus for extra speed over SATA
Your client wants to choose a RAID array type that offers excellent speed and reliability. Which of the following is the best match for this requirement?
RAID 10
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 10
RAID 10 combines mirroring for data protection and striping for speed
Your client accidentally purchased a micro-SD card for her digital camera instead of an SD card. Which of the following is the best way to use the card?
Copy the data from an existing card to the new card
Return the card to the store for the correct type
Use an adapter with the card
Use an adapter with the card
SD adapters for micro-SD cards are very common, and are often bundled with micro-SD cards
You have been tasked to review motherboard form factors for a project. The number one requirement is that the motherboard be as small as possible. Which of these motherboards is the smallest?
microATX
Mini-ITX
ITX
Mini-ITX
The Mini-ITX (mITX) is the smallest motherboard listed
Your client has selected PCIe version 3.0 graphics cards to refresh the organization’s video editing workstations. However, the systems support PCIe version 2.0. Which of the following is true?
The cards will run at PCIe 3.0 speeds.
The motherboards must be replaced with PCIe 3.0–compatible versions.
The cards will run at PCIe 2.0 speeds.
The cards will run at PCIe 2.0 speeds.
When two different PCIe versions are present (slot and card), the slower version is used.
You are upgrading your personal system with USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) devices but have run out of external ports. You need two more ports. Which of the following would provide these ports?
USB 2.0 header cable
USB-C header cable
USB 3.0 header cable
USB 3.0 header cable
A USB 3.0 header cable provides two USB 3.0 ports; however, not all motherboards with USB 3.0 have headers
You are creating documentation for other technicians to use as they configure the UEFI firmware on new systems. Which of the following should not be in the documentation because it is incorrect?
SATA drives cannot be configured as hot-swappable.
USB ports can be disabled.
The boot sequence can be changed.
SATA drives cannot be configured as hot-swappable.
SATA drives are hot-swappable when configured as AHCI in the UEFI/BIOS firmware
Your client wants you to install an LGA 1155 processor into a motherboard that uses an FM2 processor. Which of the following statements about these parts is correct?
Intel parts work in AMD motherboards.
The LGA 1155 will not fit into this motherboard.
The FM2 processor is an older Intel processor.
The LGA 1155 will not fit into this motherboard.
LGA 1155 is an Intel CPU socket, but FM2 is an AMD CPU socket; they are not compatible
Your client cannot use a mouse and does not want to use a laptop, so your job is to choose an alternative input device. Which of the following can be used in place of a mouse?
Touchpad
Signature pad
Keyboard
Touchpad
A touchpad, whether built into a laptop keyboard or plugged into a USB port, is a very satisfactory mouse replacement for many users
To enable video conferencing in privacy, your company should install which of the following components on its desktop computers?
Speakers and camcorders
Headsets and projectors
Headsets and webcams
Headsets and webcams
Headsets will help keep conference content confidential, while a webcam will enable attendees to see each other for better communication
A client calls, complaining of no sound from his computer after replacing separate audio speakers and a VGA monitor with an HDMI display with built-in speakers. Which of the following needs to be done to hear sound again?
Disable on-board sound
Enable speakers in display with pushbutton
Change sound mixer output to HDMI
Change sound mixer output to HDMI
The computer will continue to route sound to the original audio jack until the new source is selected in the mixer app
Your client, a restaurant owner, wants to add support for Apple Pay to its POS systems. Which of the following types of devices is needed?
Signature pad
NFC/tap pay device
Magnetic reader/chip reader
NFC/tap pay device
NFC/tap pay devices are used by device-based payment systems like Apple Pay
You are building a personal gaming system. Which of the following will not be a feature to add for this purpose?
Signature pad
VR headset
Game controller
Signature pad
A signature pad is useful on a POS or banking device, but has no purpose on a gaming PC
