ITI-107 Module 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What size Torx screwdriver set is used for a laptop?

A

T15

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2
Q

Another name for the computer case

A

Chassis

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3
Q

What do you use to test a network port?

A

Loopback plug

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4
Q

What does DIMM stand for?

A

Dual Inline Memory Module

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5
Q

What are DIMM slots?

A

Slots for RAM

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6
Q

Which components utilize Form Factors?

A

Desktop cases, Power Supplies, and Motherboards

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7
Q

What are the 2 most used Form Factors?

A

ATX & microATX

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8
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What does ATX stand for?

A

Advanced Technology Extended

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9
Q

What connectors does an ATX Power Supply have?

A

4 or 8 pin aux connector, 24 pin P1 Connector, 6& 8 pin PCIe connectors, SATA connector

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10
Q

What does the 4 or 8 pin aux connector do?

A

Provides an additional 12V of power to CPU

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11
Q

What does the 24 pin P1 connector do?

A

Powers the motherboard

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12
Q

What do the PCIe connectors do?

A

Connects to the video card

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13
Q

What draws the most power in a system?

A

Video cards/GPU

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14
Q

What is different about microATX?

A

Fewer expansion slots, less power supplied to motherboard, smaller case size, fewer power supply connectors

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15
Q

Where is the processor located?

A

Under the fan

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16
Q

What do you call the port panels in the front & back of the case?

A

IO panel (Input-Output)

17
Q

What keeps the motherboard from touching the case?

18
Q

What does POST stand for?

A

Power-On Self Test

19
Q

What does a POST diagnostic card do?

A

Tests if the firmware is communicating properly with the hardware by monitoring the boot process and reporting errors.

20
Q

Where is the POST card installed?

A

Expansion slots

21
Q

How can you test the output of each connector on a power supply?

A

Power Supply Tester

22
Q

How do you measure voltage, resistance, or continuity?

A

Multimeter

23
Q

Which color on a multimeter is positive?

24
Q

Which color on a multimeter is negative?

25
In what order do you install components?
Power supply, drives, motherboard, cards
26
How do you know which pin is pin 1 on larger connectors?
A small triangle on the connector marks it.
27
What can cause the computer to not turn on after putting it back together?
Poorly installed RAM
28
What gives laptops the ability to be touch screen?
Digitizer
29
What ports are common to laptops?
USB, network, audio ports
30
What is the technical term for a network port?
RJ-45
31
What allows a laptop to connect to a full-sized keyboard, monitor, and other devices?
Docking stations and port replicators
32
What is the first step when working on a laptop?
Find out if it's under warranty.
33
What information does technical support need you to have ready when servicing a laptop?
Model & serial number, purchaser name, phone number, and address