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Installing and Configuring Computer Systems Reviewer Flashcards

1
Q

These are the most necessary peripherals you should connect to your computer unit to be able to run the computer easily.

Select one:
a. Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
b. Speakers, Printer
c. Joystick, Headphones, Speakers
d. Scanner, Mouse, Webcam

A

Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor

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When wearing the anti-static wrist wrap, where should the other end (aside from the wrist) should you clip the wrap onto?

Select one:
a. Any screw
b. Standoffs of the case
c. Unpainted part of the case
d. I/O Bezel Plate

A

Unpainted part of the case

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3
Q

Ideally, what is the LAST component that you take out in the disassembly process?

Select one:
a. RAM
b. CPU Fan
c. Power Supply Connectors
d. CPU

A

CPU

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4
Q

The following are wirings from the power supply connected to the motherboard EXCEPT for:

Select one:
a. SATA power connector
b. 24-pin ATX power connector
c. 2-pin power connector

A

2-pin power connector

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5
Q

After removing the Central Processing Unit, add thermal paste on the pins before putting it back to the CPU socket.

True or False

A

False.

It’s a big NO-NO! The thermal paste is placed on the metal flat surface of the processor that face you when you place the pins back to the motherboard’s CPU socket.

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6
Q

It is a layer of software used to manage computer resources. It provides the interface, configures and manage hardware to connect components to applications.

Select one:
a. Operating System
b. Program Applications
c. BIOS
d. Device Drivers

A

Operating System

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7
Q

The following are operating systems EXCEPT for

Select one:
a. Windows
b. Reaver
c. Linux
d. MAC OS

A

Reaver

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8
Q

What is the best indicator that you have successfully assembled a computer?

Select one:
a. There is a beeping sound as you turn it on.
b. All wires are connected and the lights blink when turned on.
c. You are able to close the system case cover.
d. The PC is able to boot up to the BIOS.

A

The PC is able to boot up to the BIOS.

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9
Q

These are the most common ports used by monitors to produce best video qualities EXCEPT for

Select one:
a. HDMI
b. DVI
c. VGA
d. RPS

A

RPS

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10
Q

DVI stands for?

A

Digital Visual Interface

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11
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VGA stands for?

A

Video Graphics Array

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12
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After disassembling a computer, what do you usually do before re-assembling the components again?

Select one:
a. Put them away in a clean and secure box
b. Let them dry through the air conditioner or at room temperature
c. Note the specifications
d. Use a well sanitized moist cloth and wipe the components neatly

A

Note the specifications

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13
Q

These are small software programs that help the operating system use the hardware devices. This is constantly update and made sure that the correct versions are installed.

Select one:
a. Drivers
b. Windows
c. BIOS
d. Operating Systems

A

Drivers

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14
Q

This is a program used by the operating system to organize data or application files. The type of this program determines how data and programs will be accessed.

Select one:
a. .EXE organizer
b. Winzip
c. File System
d. Installation Procedure

A

File System

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15
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It is responsible in making sure that all chips, hard drives, ports, CPU, and other components function together properly. This boots the computer and loads the drivers.

Select one:
a. Device Drivers
b. Operating System
c. BIOS
d. Software

A

BIOS

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16
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Third party applications like Rufus make use of bootable devices in the process of installing on operating system.

Which devices do we usually use to install an operating system?

Select one:
a. Cloud drive
b. Flash drive
c. Random Access Memory
d. Hard Drive

A

Flash drive

17
Q

This operating system makes use of an interface with a Start Menu, Taskbar, System Tray among other user interface components.

Select one:
a. Linux
b. MAC OS
c. Reaver
d. Windows

A

Windows

18
Q

Which of the following is a FREE operating system?

Select one:
a. Windows
b. Linux
c. MAC OS
d. Reaver

A

Linux

19
Q

Booting is a startup sequence that launches the operating system of a computer when it is turned off. When installing an operating system to a computer, these files are placed in a boot drive.

What is the most common boot drive used to load the operating system?
a. Random Access Memory
b. Hard Drive
c. Flash Drive
d. USB

A

Hard Drive

20
Q

These are several ways in installing device drivers EXCEPT for:

Select one:
a. Driver Update through Device Manager
b. Manufacturer’s DVD Installer
c. Driverpack Solution
d. Downloading drivers online
e. None

A

None

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