Term
After a technician installs a video card, which of the following should the technician configure
NEXT? |
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Definition
Resolution
Explanation:
Video card is related to the resolution and color. To make sure the card is installed correctly and
working properly, you need to check the resolution. If the desired resolution is not achieved, you
can change the video card for a better one you can adjust the video card in the slot. |
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Term
A technician would like to connect to a computer using remote desktop. Which of the following
ports does remote desktop use by default? |
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Definition
3389
The default port for remote desktop application is 3389.
Reference. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/allow-remote-desktop-connectionsfrom-
outside-your-home-network (see forward TCP port 3389) |
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Term
| Which of the following should a technician do NEXT after reporting an incident? |
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Definition
Document the incident
When the incident is reported, the best thing to do afterward is to document the details of the
incident especially in the hardware case. The documenting of the incident will help determine the
cause of the problem and the circumstances in which the problem occurred. |
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Term
| Which of the following MUST be configured when trying to start a machine with a DVD? |
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Definition
Boot order
By default BIOS boot order is configured to boot the computer from the hard disk. When installing
Windows from a DVD or any other OS, you need to set the preferred boot order to DVD so the
computer can scan the DVD drive to get the boot data and boot from the DVD. |
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Term
After setting up a new computer, a user states that the mouse and keyboard will not work. Which
of the following is the MOST likely reason? |
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Definition
The PS/2 connectors are switched
It is normal to switch the PS/2 connectors in older computers. PS/2 connectors are present side by
side at the back of a computer casing. Both are colored to avoid switching but sometimes the
keyboard is switched to a mouse PS/2 port and the mouse is connected to keyboard PS/2 port. So
first check PS/2 connector to see whether the problem lies with PS/2 connectors. |
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Term
Which of the following interfaces are used to simultaneously transfer video and audio at high
rates? |
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Definition
HDMI
Reference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI |
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Term
Which of the following expansion cards would MOST likely have the requirements of utilizing a
direct auxiliary 6-pin power plug to operate properly? |
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Definition
PCI Express video card
Reference. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-specifications-atxreference,
3061-12.html |
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Term
| To configure two drives for MAXIMUM performance, which of the following RAID types should be used? |
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Definition
RAID 0
Reference. http://www.adaptec.com/nr/rdonlyres/874d145e-f64f-4804-9e27-
037bc5a9dce0/0/3994_raid_whichone_v112.pdf |
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Term
| Which of the following panel types would allow for the THINNEST possible display monitor? |
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Definition
LED
Reference. http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/difference-between-lcd-and-led.htm |
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Term
A technician is tasked with selecting components to build a computer that will be used for
computer-aided drafting and computer aided modeling. Which of the following components are the
BEST choices? (Select TWO). |
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Definition
Triple channel memory & Socket 1366 CPU
Reference. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/306223-28-socket-1155-1366
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/292783-30-triple-channel-dual-channel |
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Term
| Which of the following devices transmits data to all ports regardless of final destination? |
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Definition
Hub
Reference. http://computernetworkingnotes.com/comptia-n-plus-studyguide/
network-devices-hub-switch-router.html (see Hub) |
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Term
| Which of the following uses a single connector to deliver both video and audio? |
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Definition
HDMI
Reference.
http://hometheater.about.com/od/hometheatervideobasics/qt/hdmifacts.htm |
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Term
| Which of the following expansion slots uses a serial connection? |
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Definition
PCIe
Reference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Express#Serial_bus |
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Term
| Which of the following would allow for multiple computers to share a display and input devices? |
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Definition
KVM switch
Reference. http://www.prosum.net/en/products/kvm-switches |
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Term
Video editing workstations require the fastest hard drive access times with large storage capacity.
Which of the following hard disk setups would be MOST ideal for the described computer? |
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Definition
Two 500 GB SATA2 hard drives in a hardware RAID 0
Reference. http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/12651-2x-200GB-SATA-I-Raid-0-
v-s-single-500GB-SATA-II |
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Term
Two new PCs will have a DVD-RW drive for support use. The PCs will be used for Point of Sales transactions and everything will be password protected or disabled. Which of the following is the
BEST way to disable the DVD-RW drives? |
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Definition
The BIOS
BIOS settings directly affect hardware. You can disable DVD-RW drives from the BIOS and it is
perhaps the best way to keep the drives disabled. In BIOS menu, there is an option to disable the
DVD drives. |
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Term
| Which of the following connector types uses a single RCA style connector? |
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Definition
Composite video
ReferencE. http://www.crutchfield.com/SzwZUk3RXHNR/
learn/learningcenter/home/connections_glossary.html (see composite video jack) |
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Term
| RG-59 is a designation for which of the following cable types? |
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Definition
Coaxial
Reference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RG-59 |
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Term
| Which of the following is the only place where initial boot settings can be configured? |
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Definition
BIOS
ReferencE. http://buildyourowncomputerworkshop.com/firstboot.html |
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Term
Which of the following expansion cards would MOST likely require the use of an external power
connector to function properly?
A. PCI Express video card
B. PCI Express fiber card
C. PCI Express sound card
D. PCI Express network card |
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Definition
A. PCI Express video card
Reference. http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/49216/how-do-pciexpress-
graphics-cards-pull-power-from-both-the-slot-and-the-external |
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Term
A technician is installing a processor upgrade onto an Intel 775 socket motherboard. Which of the
following extra power connectors needs to be plugged in for the board to power on?
A. ATX 4-pin
B. Molex
C. PCIe 6-pin
D. PCIe 8-pin |
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Definition
A. ATX 4-pin
An ATX 4-pin power connector is needed for Intel 775 socket motherboard. The ATX 4-pin is a
standard for Intel 775 socket motherboards. |
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Term
Which of the following are examples of multimedia devices? (Select TWO).
A. Scanner
B. Digitizer
C. Webcam
D. Microphone
E. Touchscreen |
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Definition
C. Webcam
D. Microphone
Multimedia is the integration of multiple forms of media. This includes text, graphics, audio, video,
etc. For example, a presentation involving audio and video clips would be considered a
"multimedia presentation." Educational software that involves animations, sound, and text is called
"multimedia software." CDs and DVDs are often considered to be "multimedia formats" since they
can store a lot of data and most forms of multimedia require a lot of disk space.
Webcam incorporates both audio and video. Similarly, microphone is a multimedia device because
it incorporates sound and it can also be used for various applications. Touchscreen, scanner and
digitizer are input devices because they require input from the user to function properly. |
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Term
The term SFF refers to which of the following?
A. CPU speed
B. Memory size
C. Motherboard size
D. HDD size |
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Definition
C. Motherboard size
Reference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_form_factor |
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Term
A threaded coaxial connector used to connect to a TV tuner is MOST often referred to as which of
the following?
A. F-connector
B. RJ-11 connector
C. IEEE 1394 connector
D. RJ-45 connector |
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Definition
A. F-connector
Reference. http://www.ramelectronics.net/howto-av.aspx (see Television (TV/HDTV)
connections |
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Term
The MAXIMUM transfer rate of eSATA is:
A. 1.54 Mbps.
B. 2.0 Gbps.
C. 3.0 Gbps.
D. 480 Mbps. |
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Definition
C. 3.0 Gbps.
Reference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_ATA |
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Term
When a power supply does not meet minimum requirements for a motherboard, which of the
following can happen?
A. Computer will not POST
B. Computer will overheat
C. Monitor will not power on
D. Processor will not run at proper speed |
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Definition
A. Computer will not POST
When the power is not supplied to the motherboard, the computer will not start because it needs
electricity to run. Hence, the computer will not POST (power on self test) |
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Term
The SODIMM memory form factor is generally used in which of the following?
A. Laptops
B. Servers
C. Desktops
D. Workstations |
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Definition
A. Laptops
Reference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SO-DIMM |
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Term
Which of the following should be used when building a high-end graphics workstation for CAD
applications? (Select TWO).
A. Main memory of 8 GB or more
B. PCI-e video card with large amount of memory
C. More than 4 accessible USB 2.0 ports
D. A 32-bit OS to handle the large amount of expected disk I/O
E. An eSATA external drive |
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Definition
A. Main memory of 8 GB or more
B. PCI-e video card with large amount of memory
CAD applications need high memory and CPU resources to function optimally. Therefore, 8 GB
main memory and a PCI-e video card with big memory is needed to render the drawings optimally. |
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Term
| A composite cable connects to which of the following connectors? |
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Definition
D. RCA
Reference. http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/R/RCA_cable.html |
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Term
[image]
Which of the following connector types is displayed?
A. BNC
B. Din-6
C. DisplayPort
D. DB-15 |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following requires a MINIMUM of four hard drives?
A. RAID 0
B. RAID 1
C. RAID 5
D. RAID 10 |
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Definition
D. RAID 10
Reference. http://www.pcworld.com/article/132877/RAID.html (see RAID 1+0, 0+1,
10) |
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Term
A customer has asked for the ability to operate dual digital monitors. Which of the following is the
BEST solution for accomplishing this?
A. Split the onboard video port.
B. Update the video drivers to allow for multiple monitors.
C. Add an adaptor to the onboard VGA port.
D. Install a video card with multiple DVI ports. |
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Definition
D. Install a video card with multiple DVI ports.
Dual digital monitors can be easily setup by using a video card with multiple DVI ports. You can
set up as many monitors as the DVI ports on the video card allow you to do so. |
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Term
Joe, a technician, installs a new Blu-Ray player via an external cable. The PC has previously had
a USB 3.0 expansion card installed into its PCI Express slot. When Joe powers on the Blu-Ray
player, he notices the “USB 2.0 Device” pop up in the Windows System Tray. Which of the
following are probable causes? (Select TWO).
A. A virus is attacking the USB 3.0 driver, forcing it to operate in USB 2.0 mode only.
B. The Blu-Ray player is plugged into the wrong port on the back of the PC.
C. The Blu-Ray player was mistakenly plugged into the FireWire port.
D. The Bluetooth connection from a nearby mobile device is interfering with the Blu-Ray player.
E. The Blu-Ray player had a DVD loaded into it and this caused the computer to malfunction.
F. The technician that installed the USB 3.0 expansion card forgot to install the USB 3.0 driver. |
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Definition
B. The Blu-Ray player is plugged into the wrong port on the back of the PC.
F. The technician that installed the USB 3.0 expansion card forgot to install the USB 3.0 driver.
The possible causes might be that the Blu-ray players was plugged into the firewire port
mistakenly or the technician that installed USB 3.0 expansion card forgot to install the drivers for it. |
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Term
Which of the following characteristics BEST differentiates a Home Theatre PC from a CAD PC?
A. Ability to play optical media
B. Gigabit network connection
C. Small form factor
D. Ability to edit large files |
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Definition
C. Small form factor
Home theater PC has a small form factor normally essentially a bookcase in a shelf styled
computer that player audio and video. CAD PC needs a lot of muscle like vast amount of memory,
video cards, and essentially other high performance parts. Therefore, the main difference between
home theater PC and a CAD PC is the form factor which houses essential components. |
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Term
When comparing analog display inputs to digital display inputs, which of the following is an
advantage that digital has over analog?
A. Allows for higher brightness
B. More crosstalk
C. Sustains higher resolutions
D. Supports widescreen resolutions |
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Definition
C. Sustains higher resolutions
Digital can sustain higher resolutions whereas analog display has limited resolution. |
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Term
Ann, a home user, would like to connect her laptop display to her home HD television. Which of
the following is the BEST solution?
A. Connecting the laptop’s VGA output to an HDMI adaptor
B. Connecting the laptop’s VGA output to the television’s VGA input
C. Connecting the laptop's USB output to the HD television’s HDMI adaptor
D. Connecting the laptop’s USB output to the television’s USB input |
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Definition
B. Connecting the laptop’s VGA output to the television’s VGA input
Reference. http://sewelldirect.com/articles/How-To-Connect-Laptop-To-TV.aspx |
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Term
A technician is dispatched to install additional RAM in a computer. The technician unplugs the
system from the power source, and removes the cover of the PC. Which of the following should
the technician do NEXT?
A. Update the BIOS for compatibility.
B. Put on an ESD strap.
C. Use an anti-static bag to hold the RAM while installing.
D. Clean out the PC with compressed air. |
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Definition
B. Put on an ESD strap.
Before touching the innards of a computer like RAM, hard disk, CPU or any other component, you
need to put an Electrostatic discharge strap so that the components do get static charge from you.
Reference. http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/E/ESD_wrist_strap.htm |
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Term
When installing multiple SCSI drives in a system, which of the following is correct?
A. All drives must have the same SCSI ID.
B. Drives will be automatically assigned an ID by the controller.
C. Drives in the same RAID array must have the same SCSI ID.
D. Each drive must have a different SCSI ID. |
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Definition
D. Each drive must have a different SCSI ID.
ReferencE. http://www.textfiles.com/computers/scsi.txt |
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Term
Which of the following would be the MOST important factor to consider when building a
virtualization workstation?
A. High-end graphics card with onboard memory
B. A compact form factor
C. Dual monitor support
D. Maximum RAM and CPU cores |
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Definition
D. Maximum RAM and CPU cores
Virtualization requires a lot of memory and processing power. If you install 2 or 3 operating
systems, you will be needing memory and processors to keep them running in optimal condition.
Therefore, you need maximum RAM and CPU cores to make sure you have enough resources for
your virtualization platform. |
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Term
Which of the following are standard AMD processor socket types? (Select TWO).
A. 1366
B. 1155
C. 940
D. LGA
E. F |
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Definition
C. 940
E. F
Reference. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-socket-940.htm |
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Term
Which of the following is the form factor of a standard Parallel connector?
A. DB-9
B. DB-15
C. DB-25
D. DIN-6 |
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Definition
C. DB-25
Reference. http://en.kioskea.net/contents/180-db25-connector |
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Term
A technician is installing a new TV tuner on a Windows 7 HTPC and no channels are showing up.
Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
A. The TV cable is connected to the FM/AM input.
B. The TV tuner card does not support HD channels.
C. The TV tuner card is not properly seated.
D. The cable signal is too weak. |
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Definition
A. The TV cable is connected to the FM/AM input.
One possible cause might be that the TV cable is connected to FM/AM input mistakenly. TV tuner
cards have FM/AM input port which is similar to the TV cable input. |
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Term
Which of the following technologies is responsible for communication with the CPU?
A. eSATA
B. PCI express
C. Southbridge
D. Northbridge |
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Definition
D. Northbridge
Reference. http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/n/northbri.htm |
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Term
On an ATX motherboard, the 4-pin auxiliary power connector provides which of the following?
A. Additional power to onboard devices
B. Additional power to PCIx peripheral cards
C. Additional power to the South Bridge
D. Additional power to the CPU voltage regulator |
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Definition
D. Additional power to the CPU voltage regulator
Reference. http://pcsupport.about.com/od/insidethepc/a/atx-pinout-4-pin-12vpsu.
htm |
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Term
Joe, a user, has installed a new monitor on an existing system. Joe calls a support technician and
reports that everything on the new display is fuzzy. Which of the following describes what needs to
be changed to correct this issue?
A. The display resolution needs to match the native resolution.
B. The old graphics card does not support the new monitor.
C. The new monitor cable needs to have aluminum cores installed.
D. The new monitor requires updated drivers to be installed. |
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Definition
A. The display resolution needs to match the native resolution.
Reference. http://www.chrislongley.com/monitor.htm |
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Term
Ann, a user, has recently installed a new Blu-Ray ROM in her desktop computer. The computer
recognizes the device as a DVD-ROM. Which of the following actions would enable the system to
recognize the device as a Blu-Ray device?
A. The operating system must be upgraded to Windows Ultimate.
B. Flash the system’s motherboard CMOS.
C. Upgrade to the latest Windows Media Player.
D. Install the manufacturer’s drivers for the OS. |
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Definition
D. Install the manufacturer’s drivers for the OS.
Install the drivers that came with the Blu-ray ROM. Without the drivers, the computer might not
recognize the drive. |
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Term
Which of the following external ports would a technician use to connect a keyboard? (Select
TWO).
A. eSATA
B. IEEE 1394
C. USB
D. PS/2
E. VGA |
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Definition
C. USB
D. PS/2
Keyboard connects to PS/2 (old computers) and USB. Nowadays, all most all the keyboards are USB devices. PS/2 port is obsolete. |
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Term
A technician has 2GB of data that needs to be backed up from a customer’s Windows 7 computer.
Which of the following storage media should the technician use?
A. DVD-RW
B. CD-RW
C. DVD-ROM
D. CD-ROM |
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Definition
A. DVD-RW
To store large amounts of data, you might need a DVD-RW because a DVD can hold a lot of GBs.
CD-RW has limited space. Alternatively, you can now backup stuff on a USB stick as well. |
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Term
Which of the following adapter types uses a 7-pin cable to transmit video signals?
A. RGB
B. S-Video
C. HDMI
D. DVI |
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Definition
B. S-Video
Reference. http://geoffthegreygeek.com/s-video/#.UitCfGQS2Qk |
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Term
A technician is asked to upgrade RAM in a laptop from 4GB to 8GB. Which of the following should
the technician do FIRST?
A. Download the newest motherboard drivers
B. Enable TPM
C. Review the vendor laptop documentation
D. Flash the BIOS |
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Definition
C. Review the vendor laptop documentation
To upgrade, you need to know what is compatible. Read vendor laptop documentation before
upgrading RAM, CPU or a hard drive. |
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Term
Which of the following types of connectors would be found to connect printers and scanners to a
device that did not have any network connections?
A. RJ-45
B. Parallel
C. RJ-11
D. BNC |
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Definition
B. Parallel
Reference. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_parallel_connector |
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Term
Which of the following types of device cable types are used to connect output devices such as
printers and scanners?
A. Parallel
B. eSATA
C. IDE
D. PATA |
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Definition
A. Parallel
ReferencE. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_parallel_connector |
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Term
A technician wants to install a secondary IDE drive which will be configured for additional user
storage on the same IDE channel of the drive with the operating system. Which of the following
jumper configurations should the technician use for the additional drive, if the drive with the
operating system is set to MA?
A. Place a jumper on both the MA and CS jumper block of the secondary drive.
B. Place a jumper on the MA jumper block of the secondary drive.
C. Place a jumper on both the SL and CS jumper block of the secondary drive.
D. Place a jumper on the SL jumper block of the secondary drive. |
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Definition
D. Place a jumper on the SL jumper block of the secondary drive.
Reference. http://www.pcguide.com/ref/hdd/if/ide/confJumpering-c.html |
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Term
USB 2.0 and which of the following ports share the same connector?
A. Micro USB 2.0
B. Mini USB 2.0
C. Micro USB 3.0
D. USB 3.0 |
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Definition
D. USB 3.0
Reference. http://www.diffen.com/difference/USB_2.0_vs_USB_3.0 |
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Term
Which of the following characteristics is generally found on a docking station that port replicators
do not offer?
A. Replicators usually have more USB ports than docks.
B. Docks generally do not need separate power to function.
C. Docks have independent hardware that replicators lack.
D. Replicators have additional NIC that docks lack. |
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Definition
C. Docks have independent hardware that replicators lack.
Reference. http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/d/dockstat.htm |
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Term
Which of the following RAM types supports triple channel configurations?
A. RAMBUS
B. DDR
C. DDR3
D. DDR2 |
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Definition
C. DDR3
ReferencE. http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/printpage/Everything-You-Need-to-
Know-About-the-Dual-Triple-and-Quad-Channel-Memory-Architectures/133 |
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Term
Which of the following devices would provide protection for electronic equipment in an area prone
to intermittent, unstable power?
A. Power strip
B. Surge suppressor
C. Uninterruptible power supply
D. Line conditioner |
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Definition
C. Uninterruptible power supply
Reference. http://pcsupport.about.com/od/componentprofiles/p/ups_backup.htm |
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Term
Which of the following RAID types uses a drive mirroring algorithm? (Select TWO).
A. RAID 0
B. RAID 1
C. RAID 5
D. RAID 6
E. RAID 10 |
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Definition
B. RAID 1
E. RAID 10
Reference. http://searchstorage.techtarget.com/definition/RAID |
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Term
Which of the following adapters causes the LEAST amount of signal loss?
A. VGA to DVI
B. HDMI to VGA
C. DVI to HDMI
D. S-video to RCA |
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Definition
C. DVI to HDMI
Reference. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/dvi-vs-hdmi-difference-between-dvi-andhdmi.html
(3rd para) |
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Term
Which of the following are factors when designing a home theater PC?
A. Wireless NIC
B. Audio frequency
C. Video refresh rate
D. Video output |
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Definition
D. Video output
Video output is the main factor in building a home theater PC. You need to connect the TV or a
large display with a PC and HDMI, DVI outputs are needed to show the PC on the display screen. |
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Term
Joe, a customer, requests that the desktop system he is buying is able to be used at his vacation
home in another country, as well as his regular home. The technician is aware that the country
mentioned has different power requirements. Which of the following should the technician ensure
the desktop contains?
A. Dual voltage options
B. UPS
C. Inverter
D. Micro-ATX connector |
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Definition
A. Dual voltage options
To make sure the computer doesn’t get fried, install dual voltage options in a desktop so that it can
cope with company’s various power requirements |
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Term
Which of the following is a standard Intel processor socket type?
A. F
B. 754
C. 940
D. LGA |
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Definition
| Reference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_grid_array |
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Term
Which of the following expansion slots is MOST commonly used for high-end video cards?
A. PCI
B. PCIe
C. CNR
D. AGP |
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Definition
B. PCIe
Reference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Express#External_PCIe_cards |
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Term
Which of the following technologies can be accessed through the DisplayPort? (Select TWO).
A. USB
B. SATA
C. DVI
D. FireWire
E. HDMI |
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Definition
C. DVI
E. HDMI
Reference. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/390436-33-hdmi-display-port-hdmi |
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Term
Which of the following connections are typically on the external PC chassis? (Select TWO)
A. AGP
B. SAS
C. IEEE1394
D. eSATA
E. IDE |
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Definition
C. IEEE1394
D. eSATA
IEEE1394 commonly known as Firewire port and eSATA connections are typicaly located on the
external PC chassis. Firewire port is a serial bus interface that works like a USB. eSATA
connection are typically external hard disks. |
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Term
A technician is building a gaming PC for a user. The user wants to dual boot between Windows
XP 32-bit and a 64-bit version of Windows 7 as some of the games require XP. The user requests
the following specifications:
64-bit i7 processor, (consisting of 6 cores @ 3.0GHz)
16 GB of RAM (consisting of two 8 GB modules)
One 200 GB SSD
RAID 1 (consisting of two 1TB SATA Drives)
Two 2 GB SLI Video Cards
Which of the following components should the technician warn the user will be reported differently
depending on the operating system that is currently booted?
A. RAID
B. RAM
C. Processor
D. SSD Drive
E. Video Card |
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Definition
B. RAM
Reference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random-access_memory |
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Term
[image]
Click on the exhibit button. Which of the following memory types is shown in the graphic provided?
A. RIMM
B. RAMBUS
C. SIMM
D. SO-DIMM |
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Definition
D. SO-DIMM
Reference. http://www.wiredzone.com/Supermicro-MEM-DR380L-HL01-ES13-8GB-DDR3-PC3-
10600-(1333MHz)-204p-SODIMM~10022246~0.htm |
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Term
[image]
Click on the exhibit button. Which of the following is the purpose for the tool shown in the exhibit?
A. Terminating UTP cable
B. Terminating COAX cable
C. Test network card
D. Splicing fiber cable |
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Definition
A. Terminating UTP cable
Reference. http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/c/crimp.htm |
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ECC memory offers which advantage over non-ECC memory?
A. Less energy consumption
B. The capability of error correction
C. More efficient core communication
D. Broader BUS throughput |
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Definition
B. The capability of error correction
Reference. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Error_detection_and_correction#Error-correcting_memory |
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Which of the following locations stores the boot sequence for a desktop computer?
A. BIOS
B. TPM
C. CPU
D. Boot sector |
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Definition
A. BIOS
Reference. http://pcsupport.about.com/od/termsb/p/bios.htm |
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Thermal paste is used with which of the following components?
A. Fan
B. Heat sink
C. Motherboard
D. RAM |
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Definition
| Reference. http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/overclocking/134 |
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Ann, a customer, requests a high-capacity, cost effective backup media that she can administer
and store offsite with no assistance. Which of the following media types would BEST meet Ann’s
request?
A. Tape
B. DVD
C. Floppy
D. SSD |
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Definition
A. Tape
Reference. http://www.redwireservices.com/tape-backup-is-still-great |
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A user already has 2 RAM modules in a 64-bit Windows 7 PC. Each is a 1GB DDR-PC1600 RAM
module. The user has 2 additional RAM modules that are each 2GB DDR-PC800. Which of the
following is true about the PC after installing the additional RAM modules?
A. The system only accesses the pair of 2GB RAM modules
B. The system accesses all RAM at 100MHz
C. The system enables ECC on all RAM modules
D. The system will not work as all RAM has to be equal sizes |
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Definition
B. The system accesses all RAM at 100MHz
Reference. http://whatis.techtarget.com/reference/Fast-Guide-to-RAM
CompTIA 220-801 Exam |
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