Unit 1 - LO1 Understanding Computer Hardware

Question 1

Identifying hardware faults

Answer 1

1. Start
2. Identify the problem
3. Define possible theory of cause
4. Test theory
5. Create a plan of action
6. Verify problem
7. Document results
8. End

Question 2

Power on self test

Answer 2

A function of the BIOS it tests the operation of the the system as it boots up.

Question 3

Ping test

Answer 3

Tests the connectivity between the requesting and destination host.

Question 4

Cable tester

Answer 4

Tests network cables

Question 5

Logs

Answer 5

Logs everything that has happened and can tell you how a certain problem was solved in the past.