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Chapter 9
Power Supplies
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Computer Networking
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10/30/2013

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Term
Power supplies come with a standard ____ for the motherboard and interior devices.
Definition
connector
Term
What should be the outputs of the hot, neutral, and ground wires when tested with a multimeter?
Definition
115 V, 0 V, 0 V
Term
Molex connectors are used for ____ power.
Definition
peripheral
Term
Which connector is the most common type of connector used for devices that require 5 V or 12 V of power?
Definition
Molex
Term
What is the amount of amps and volts needed by a particular device to function called?
Definition
Wattage
Term
How many watts of power does a typical hard drive in a PC require?
Definition
15
Term
Which power supply never turns off?
Definition
ATX
Term
How is DC voltage represented on multimeters?
Definition
V with a solid line above a dashed line
Term
A coworker is taking a computer overseas and asks you what concerns he should have. What do you tell him?
Definition
Make sure he switches the power supply to 230AC.
Term
Most case fans have standard ____ connectors that are easy to plug in.
Definition
Molex
Term
Older power supplies with 12V rails previously only supplied how much power?
Definition
16-18 amps
Term
What UL rating should you look for on a surge suppressor?
Definition
UL1449
Term
Power supplies are protected from spikes of AC current with the use of a ____.
Definition
UPS, surge suppressor, fuse
Term
What is it called when power cuts out completely?
Definition
Blackout
Term
A(n) ____ power supply converts energy efficiently.
Definition
Active PFC
Term
Which of the following is a correct statement?
Definition
An open case ruins airflow and loses cooling efficiency.
Term
The ____ power supply has a 24-pin main motherboard that resembles a 20-pin P1 connector.
Definition
EPS12 V
Term
Power supplies are rated in ____.
Definition
watts
Term
Expansion bays must be covered by the ____ to maintain proper airflow inside the case.
Definition
slot cover
Term
In an IEC-320 plug, which wire carries electrical voltage?
Definition
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