Quiz Flashcards
A desktop computer uses a secure cryptographic key to provide full disk encryption. Which of the following provides secure access to this key?
TPM ( trusted platform module) provides cryptographic services for individual computing devices. Many desktop and laptop devices include a TPM on their motherboards
Which of the following would be commonly associated with a server motherboard?
Multiple CPU sockets
A new desktop video adapter requires additional power. Which of the following connector types would provide this power?
6-pin
PCIe(PCI express) adapter cards can use both 6-pin and 8-pin connectors if additional power is required
A technician is installing a video adapter into a desktop computer. What type of interface would commonly be used for this video card?
PCIe
Which of these technologies is used to recover data in real time when a drive fails on a RAID 5 array?
Parity
RAID 5 uses parity to rebuild missing data when a drive fails
A server running ECC memory has detected and corrected an error on the fly. Which of the following is used to identify and resolve this error?
Parity bits
A user would like to upgrade the RAM on their motherboard from DDR4 to DDR5. Which of the following would prevent this upgrade from occurring?
Memory slots are not compatible
DDR4 and DDR5 memory is similar in form factor , but the memory slot keys will not allow DDR5 to be installed into a DDR4 slot.
Which of the following would be the best choice for connections a server to a fiber patch panel?
ST
The ST(straight tip) connector can be used when attaching optical fiber to a device or network component
A technician is installing a new DSL line as a backup connection. Which of the following connections would be provided by the DSL provider?
RJ11
An RJ11 connector is used when installing a DSL line
The computer in a conference room has a DVI-D connection, but the LCD projector only supports HDMU. Which of the following would be the BEST way to connect the computer to the projector?
Use a DVI to HDMI adapter
DVI-D and HDMI are electrically compatible, so a simple DVI to HDMI adapter can be used to connect the video
A system administrator wants to optimize the number of PATA devices in a server. How many devices can be connected to a single PATA interface?
2
Which type of connection is commonly associated with a point-to-point SCSI link?
SAS
SAS (serial attached SCSI) provides the control of management of SCSI over a serial connection
How many storage drives can be connected to a SATA interface on a motherboard?
One
A single SATA (serial AT attachment) interface can support a single SATA device
A conference room projector uses a blue DB-15 connector. Which of the following would describe this connector?
VGA
A VGA (video graphics array) analog connector uses a DB-15 connector and is commonly marked with a blue color
A user is connecting a new monitor using thunderbolt version 3. Which connector type would MOST likely be used for this monitor?
USB-C