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| Which is faster, a Hi-Speed USB port or a SuperSpeed USB port? |
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Definition
| SuperSpeed USB is faster than Hi-Speed USB. |
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| What type of output does an S/PDIF port provide? |
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Definition
| Connect to external home theater audio system that provides the best signal quality and digital audio output. |
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| List five types of video ports. |
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Definition
| VGA, HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort and Thunderbolt |
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| What is the purpose of an expansion slot on a motherboard? |
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Definition
| to increase functionality of computer. |
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Term
What should be the setting for a dual-voltage selector switch on a power supply when
using the computer in the United States? |
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Definition
| The dual-voltage selector switch should be on 115V if being used in the United States. |
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Term
What unit of measure is used to describe the amount of work a surge suppressor can do
before it stops protecting the circuit from an electrical surge? |
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Hot wires in home wiring are normally colored ____, and ground wires in computers are
normally colored _____. |
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Term
What is the difference between a transformer and a rectifier? Which are found in a PC
power supply? |
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Definition
| a Rectifier is a device that converts AC to DC and a transformer is a device that changes the ratio of voltage to current and is found inside the PC power supply. |
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Term
| What device can you use to make sure a computer is protected against power surges? |
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Definition
| surge protector or suppressor |
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Term
A power supply receives 120 volts of ___ power from a wall outlet and converts it to 3.3,
5, and 12 volts of ____ power. |
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| Why is a power supply dangerous even after the power is disconnected? |
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Definition
| capacitors inside still retain a lot of charge and could shock you |
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Term
Which two tools can a PC support technician use when taking apart a computer to best
protect computer components against ESD? |
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Definition
| anti-static grounding bracelet and static shielding bag. |
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Term
| What is the purpose of a POST diagnostic card? |
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Definition
| to help discover, report computer errors and conflicts at POST and tests are performed by startup BIOS. |
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Term
| What three purposes are accomplished by the motherboard BIOS? |
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Definition
1 manages simple devices
2 starts the computer
3 changes motherboard settings |
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Term
What is the best way to determine if a cable inside a computer is a data and instruction
cable or a power cable? |
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Definition
| follow it back to its source |
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Term
| What technology standard provides for up to four drives installed in a system? |
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| How many pins does the P1 connector have that uses the ATX Version 2.2 standard? |
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Definition
| P1 connector has 24 pins or 20+4 pins |
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Term
What device might require extra power so that it uses the 12V 6-pin power connector?
In what two locations might you fi nd the connector? |
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Definition
| a high-end video card using PCI Express, Version 1 standard uses the 12V 6-pin power connector. Two location of this connector on the PCI card itself and the one on the motherboard. |
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Term
| What is the purpose of the 4-pin auxiliary connector on a motherboard? |
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Definition
| to provide an additional 12V of power for evolving CPUs |
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Term
| What is the purpose of the 4-pin Molex connector? |
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Definition
| connects a PATA / IDE device to the motherboard. |
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Term
| When taking a computer apart, why is it important to not stack boards on top of each other? |
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Definition
| because of electrical interference they might cause to one another. |
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Term
| Why is it important to remove loose jewelry before working inside a computer case? |
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Definition
| because it might get caught in cables and or in components. |
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Term
| When assembling systems, which do you install first, the drives or the motherboard? |
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Definition
| you install the drives before the mother but it may depend on the computer you are working on. |
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Term
| What is the purpose of raised screw holes or standoffs installed between the motherboard and case? |
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Definition
| to keep the board from touching the case so that it prevents electrical shorts. |
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Term
| When installing the front panel wires to the motherboard front panel header, how do you know which pins to use for each wire if the pins on the header are not labeled? |
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Definition
| youll know by taking a picture of them beforehand. |
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Term
| What are the two major components of a processor cooler assembly? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many pins does the CPU fan header on a motherboard have? |
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Definition
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Term
| If the power connector from the CPU fan has only 3 pins, it can still connect to the 4-pin header, but what functionality is lost? |
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Definition
| Lost 'pulse width modulation' function. this controls the fan speed so it wont make as much noise. |
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Term
| How do you determine the wattage capacity needed by a power supply? |
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Definition
| reading the power supply ratings that are documented on the side of the power supply unit. |
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Term
| which one component in a high-end gaming computer is likely to draw the most power? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are the 3 most popular form factors used for motherboards? |
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Definition
| AXT, microATX and Mini-ATX |
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Term
| Which type of INtel chpsets was the first to support the graphics controller to be part of the processor? |
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Definition
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| how many pins does the intel socket b have? what is another name for this socket? |
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Definition
| it has 1366 pins and it is also referred to as the LGA1366 socket |
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