Hardware: Given a scenario, select the appropriate components for a custom PC configuration to meet customer specification or needs

Question 1

What PC are these configurations most likely for?:

Media streaming, File sharing, Print sharing, Gigabit NIC, RAID

Answer 1

Home Server PC

Question 2

What PC are these configurations most likely for?:

Basic applications, minimum requirements for selected OS, network connectivity

Answer 2

Thin client

Question 3

What PC are these configurations most likely for?:

Desktop applications, recommended requirements for selected OS

Answer 3

Thick client

Question 4

What PC are these configurations most likely for?:

Surround sound audio, HDMI output, HTPC form factor, TV tuner

Answer 4

Home Theater PC

Question 5

What PC are these configurations most likely for?:

High end CPU, specialized GPU, high definition sound, high end cooling

Answer 5

Gaming PC

Question 6

What PC are these configurations most likely for?:

Multicore processor, high end video, maximum RAM

Answer 6

Graphic/CAD/CAM PC

Question 7

What PC are these configurations most likely for?:

Specialized audio and video card, large and fast hard drive, dual monitors

Answer 7

A/V editing PC

Question 8

What PC are these configurations most likely for?:

Maximum RAM and CPU cores

Answer 8

Virtualization PC