Computer Technician Chapter #1 – Flashcards
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Which type of port transmits both digital audio and digital video with a single connector?
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HDMI
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Which is an audio port that connects to an ext. home theater system for digital audio output?
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S/PDIF
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Which of the following is NOT true of the motherboard?
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Has a heat sink on the PCIe slots
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What is most likely to be installed in a PC, be considered primary storage,hasWin 7 installed?
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Hard disk drive
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Which probably has a dual-voltage selector switch, and connects to the motherboard and drives?
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PSU
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Which is the most common form factor used for computer cases, power supplies, motherboards?
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ATX
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Which power supply connector is the main motherboard power connector on most motherboards?
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24-pin
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PCI Express Version 2: How many pins will the power connector have if it requires extra power?
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6
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Which standard provides the best performance for hard drives?
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SATA
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Which disk drive standard uses an 80-conductor cable?
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EIDE
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Which unit of electricity measures electrical force and 115 is a common value?
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Volt
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Which unit of electricity measures is used to measure the power consumption of a device?
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Watt
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Which type of electrical current is used to transmit electricity to our homes and workplaces?
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Alternating
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What component holds its charge even after the power is turned off and the device is unplugged?
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Capacitor
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What is true about FRU?
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A support technician should know how to replace one
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Which type of fire extinguisher should you have available in the event of an electrical fire?
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Class C
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What is a result of two objects with dissimilar electrical charges touching?
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ESD
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What tool can help discover and report computer errors and conflicts on startup?
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POST card
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Which general-purpose tool can measure characteristics of electricity in a variety of devices?
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Multimeter
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What component is not found on a motherboard?
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Power supply
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What connector is associated with an ethernet port?
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RJ-45
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A loopback plug allows you to troubleshoot what type of cable?
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Ethernet
