Chapter 2: Working Inside a Computer – Flashcards
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Along with the processor, what other device is the highest heat producer in the system?
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Video Card
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What determines the physical size of a power supply and the placement of screw holes?
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Form Factor
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What do you call a connector on a motherboard that consists of pins that stick up from the board?
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Header
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Which of the following can be described as round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the bottom of the case?
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Stand-off
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Which technology may require that you purchase a power supply that specifically supports that technology?
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SLI
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To what should you normally clip the ground bracelet before you work inside the computer case?
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The side of the computer case
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Under what circumstance is a liquid cooling system most likely used?
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overclocking
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What does a small triangle embedded on a connector signify?
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The wire nearest the triangle is pin 1
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Which of the following is the Intel maximum degree limit for processors?
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185 F
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Which of the following is true about installing the motherboard and connecting power?
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a 4-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor
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Which of the following is NOT a typical connector found on the front panel header?
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Sata Controller
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Which of the following is NOT a good practice when working inside a computer case?
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be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connector
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Which material is a cooler that sits atop the CPU most likely made of?
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copper
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Which of the following is the second step in opening the case of a working computer?
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power down the system and unplug it
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What is placed between the bottom of the cooler heat sink and the top of the processor that makes an airtight connection between the fan and processor?
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thermal compound
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When disassembling a computer, it's okay to stack circuit boards on top of each other as long as you follow ESD protection rules.
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False
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A board with PCIe slots might have a 4-pin Molex power connector to provide additional power to some types of PCIe boards.
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True
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A system always needs the 4-pin auxiliary power connector, and sometimes needs the P1 connector as well.
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False
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Immediately after you unplug the computer from the power outlet, you're safe to begin working inside the case.
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False
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The motherboard sits on elevated screw holes or spacers to keep it from touching the case.
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