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ISE101
Final Exam Guide
34
Computer Networking
Undergraduate 1
02/10/2014

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It is not vital to have a properly functioning power supply for a computer to work correctly.
Definition
False
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Most power supplies, excluding a few early ATX power supplies, use a cooling technique called negative pressure.
Definition
True
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All multimeters are equipped with red and black test leads.
Definition
True
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Multimeters use only one method of readout style.
Definition
False
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Low-cost surge suppressors are often just as useful as their more expensive counterparts.
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False
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A hard disk can be used as slow substitute if the installed amount of RAM is not large enough to withstand the contents.
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True
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Constant electricity is required for motherboards that use the static RAM memory module to periodically refresh its contents.
Definition
True
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Parity checking is available and supported by all types of memory modules and motherboards
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False
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All desktops provide support for ECC and should be enabled or disabled through the system BIOS.
Definition
False
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on systems that use SIMMs, they can also use DIMM, or double-sided SIMMs.
Definition
False
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A majority of newer systems enable differences in memory timing.
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True
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Disabling parity checking within the system BIOS enables the use of parity and nonparity memory to be used.
Definition
True
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It is not necessary to fully lock the side tabs of a memory stick when doing an installation.
Definition
False
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Touching the connectors on the bottom of a memory module can cause corrosion and ESD.
Definition
True
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there are two different types of UPS systems.
Definition
true
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Aluminum is the only material used for all heatsinks in computers today.
Definition
false
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thermal compound should always be applied when installing a new passive or active heatsink on a processor, northbridge or southbridge chip, GPU, or other component.
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true
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The BIOS chip is by design manufactured to support all types of hardware, operating systems, and devices without continual upgrades.
Definition
False
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In older motherboards, a CMOS checksum error should not occur after a user replaces the BIOS chip.
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False
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When talking about the form factor of a motherboard, we are actually talking about the size of the computer case.
Definition
False
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SCSI host adapters come in two basic types: either Narrow or Wide. The type of cable you use determines the maximum number of drives you can attach.
Definition
true
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A common point of system failure on a laptop computer is the TV turner card.
Definition
False
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Loopback plugs check input/output functions by connecting transmission pins to receive pins to see if the port is physically working properly.
Definition
true
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if you do not see, hear, or feel any static electricity discharged from your finger to a computer device, it is safe to assume that no damage has occurred.
Definition
False
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A gaming PC's components are selected with objectives that include fast download speeds and print capability.
Definition
false
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A home server PC configuration is designed to permit resource sharing, media streaming, and high-speed data retrieval from online or local storage.
Definition
True
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The PCI expansion slot is used as a general-purpose slot type among many different manufactures and devices.
Definition
True
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A fan shroud is found on low-performance video cards and relies on case fans to elevate the excess heat.
Definition
false
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windows automatically runs in 16-bit color mode, with low resolution, when devices drivers do not match the video card installed.
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true
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The HDMI standard has the capability to provide both audio and video support through a single cable.
Definition
True
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Onscreen controls, also known as the OSD, can be used to configure picture size, centering, contrast, and brightness on both CRT and LCD monitors.
Definition
True
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The AGP speed settings, found in the BIOS settings, do not allow for overriding of speed settings to improve graphics performance.
Definition
False
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Systems with USB 2.0 ports provide backward - compatibility with USB 1.1 devices and speeds.
Definition
True
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A SCSI interface can provide accommodation only for hard disk drive devices.
Definition
False
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