IT Essentials Chapter 3 Exam
Questions and Answers.
When a computer is being assembled, which action can be taken to help eliminate cable clutter
within a computer case? - Answer Install a modular power supply.
What is the best way to apply thermal compound when reseating a CPU? - Answer Clean the
CPU and the base of the heat sink with isopropyl alcohol before applying the thermal
compound.
A technician is installing additional memory in a computer. How can the technician guarantee
that the memory is correctly aligned? - Answer A notch in the memory module should be
aligned with a notch in the memory slot.
What is used to prevent the motherboard from touching metal portions of the computer case? -
Answer standoffs
Which statement describes the purpose of an I/O connector plate? - Answer It makes the I/O
ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of computer cases.
What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard? (Choose
three.) - Answer Antistatic precautions are taken.
The CPU is correctly aligned and placed in the socket.
The CPU heat sink and fan assembly are correctly installed.
Which type of drive is typically installed in a 5.25 inch (13.34 cm) bay? - Answer optical drive
Which type of motherboard expansion slot has four types ranging from x1 to x16 with each type
having a different length of expansion slot? - Answer PCIe
A technician is installing a new high-end video adapter card into an expansion slot on a
motherboard. What may be needed to operate this video adapter card? - Answer Two 8-pin
power connectors
When assembling a PC, how is pin 1 identified on the front panel cables so that it can be aligned
properly with pin 1 on the motherboard panel connector? - Answer by a small arrow or notch
, A technician has just finished assembling a new computer. When the computer is powered up
for the first time, the POST discovers a problem. How does the POST indicate the error? -
Answer It issues a number of short beeps.
What is a function of the BIOS? - Answer performs a check on all internal components
A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At which point
must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program? - Answer during the POST
What data is stored in the CMOS memory chip? - Answer BIOS settings
What is the purpose of LoJack? - Answer It allows the owner of a device to remotely locate,
lock, or delete all files from the device.
Which is a BIOS security feature that can prevent data from being read from a hard drive even if
the hard drive is moved to another computer? - Answer drive encryption
What is one purpose of adjusting the clock speed within the BIOS configuration settings? -
Answer to allow the computer to run slower and cooler
A technician is assembling a new computer. Which two components are often easier to install
before mounting the motherboard in the case? (Choose two.) - Answer CPU
RAM
Which two components are commonly replaced when a computer system with a newer
motherboard is being upgraded? (Choose two.) - Answer RAM
CPU
A user reports that every morning when a particular computer is turned on, the configuration
settings on that computer have to be reset. What action should be taken to remedy this
situation? - Answer Replace the CMOS battery.
What are two reasons for installing a second hard disk drive inside an existing computer?
(Choose two.) - Answer to support a RAID array
to store the system swap file
When should a technician use unsigned drivers for newly installed computer hardware? -
Answer if the source of the drivers is trusted by the technician
Questions and Answers.
When a computer is being assembled, which action can be taken to help eliminate cable clutter
within a computer case? - Answer Install a modular power supply.
What is the best way to apply thermal compound when reseating a CPU? - Answer Clean the
CPU and the base of the heat sink with isopropyl alcohol before applying the thermal
compound.
A technician is installing additional memory in a computer. How can the technician guarantee
that the memory is correctly aligned? - Answer A notch in the memory module should be
aligned with a notch in the memory slot.
What is used to prevent the motherboard from touching metal portions of the computer case? -
Answer standoffs
Which statement describes the purpose of an I/O connector plate? - Answer It makes the I/O
ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of computer cases.
What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard? (Choose
three.) - Answer Antistatic precautions are taken.
The CPU is correctly aligned and placed in the socket.
The CPU heat sink and fan assembly are correctly installed.
Which type of drive is typically installed in a 5.25 inch (13.34 cm) bay? - Answer optical drive
Which type of motherboard expansion slot has four types ranging from x1 to x16 with each type
having a different length of expansion slot? - Answer PCIe
A technician is installing a new high-end video adapter card into an expansion slot on a
motherboard. What may be needed to operate this video adapter card? - Answer Two 8-pin
power connectors
When assembling a PC, how is pin 1 identified on the front panel cables so that it can be aligned
properly with pin 1 on the motherboard panel connector? - Answer by a small arrow or notch
, A technician has just finished assembling a new computer. When the computer is powered up
for the first time, the POST discovers a problem. How does the POST indicate the error? -
Answer It issues a number of short beeps.
What is a function of the BIOS? - Answer performs a check on all internal components
A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At which point
must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program? - Answer during the POST
What data is stored in the CMOS memory chip? - Answer BIOS settings
What is the purpose of LoJack? - Answer It allows the owner of a device to remotely locate,
lock, or delete all files from the device.
Which is a BIOS security feature that can prevent data from being read from a hard drive even if
the hard drive is moved to another computer? - Answer drive encryption
What is one purpose of adjusting the clock speed within the BIOS configuration settings? -
Answer to allow the computer to run slower and cooler
A technician is assembling a new computer. Which two components are often easier to install
before mounting the motherboard in the case? (Choose two.) - Answer CPU
RAM
Which two components are commonly replaced when a computer system with a newer
motherboard is being upgraded? (Choose two.) - Answer RAM
CPU
A user reports that every morning when a particular computer is turned on, the configuration
settings on that computer have to be reset. What action should be taken to remedy this
situation? - Answer Replace the CMOS battery.
What are two reasons for installing a second hard disk drive inside an existing computer?
(Choose two.) - Answer to support a RAID array
to store the system swap file
When should a technician use unsigned drivers for newly installed computer hardware? -
Answer if the source of the drivers is trusted by the technician
