CSYS COMPUTER SYSTEM TEST BANK FINAL
EXAM 2023-2024 190 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECR DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+|NEWEST VERSION
Hard drives have three connections for cables: one for reading data, one for writing
data, and one for power. - ANSWERS -False
What general-purpose tool can measure characteristics of electricity in a variety of
devices? - ANSWERS -Multimeter
What audio port connects to an external home theater audio system, providing digital
audio output? - ANSWERS -S/PDIF
What acronym is another name for static electricity, which can damage chips and
destroy motherboards? - ANSWERS -ESD
Programs and data that are stored on a motherboard are referred to by what term? -
ANSWERS -Firmware
What is the component that usually has a dual-voltage selector switch and has cables
that connect to the motherboard and drives called? - ANSWERS -PSU
What are the two most common form factors used today for computer cases, power
supplies, and motherboards? - ANSWERS -ATX & mATX
How many pins are in the power supply connector that is typically used on most
motherboards today? - ANSWERS -24
An Ethernet port has a connector called an RJ-45 to connect to a network cable. -
ANSWERS -True
Which statement is NOT true regarding motherboards? - ANSWERS -Has a heat sink
on the PCIe slots
Functions that used to be provided by expansion cards are more often found as
onboard ports today. - ANSWERS -True
What type of port transmits both digital audio and digital video with a single connector? -
ANSWERS -HDMI
, What statement about an FRU is true? - ANSWERS -A support technician should know
how to replace one
What component is most likely to be installed in a PC, is considered primary storage,
and typically stores the operating system, as well as its applications? - ANSWERS -
Hard Disk Drive
The motherboard sits on elevated screw holes or spacers to keep it from touching the
case. - ANSWERS -True
What is the very first step that should be taken when performing work with a computer?
- ANSWERS -You should back up any important data
What do you call a connector on a motherboard that consists of pins that stick up from
the board? - ANSWERS -Header
A system always needs the 4-pin auxiliary power connector, and sometimes needs the
P1 connector as well. - ANSWERS -False
What type of connector is not typically found on the front panel header? - ANSWERS -
SATA Controller
When removing screws while working on a laptop, what should be done with the
screws? - ANSWERS -They should be stored and labelled
Which statement is true regarding the installation of the motherboard and connecting
power? - ANSWERS -A 4-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the
processor
Where should you clip your ESD strap when opening a computer case? - ANSWERS -
Computer Case
If a ground strap is unavailable, what should be done to dissipate any ESD before
working on a laptop? - ANSWERS -Touch a non-painted metallic surface on the laptop
Some boards designed to support multiple PCIe video cards will have additional power
connectors on the board to power wattage-hungry cards. - ANSWERS -True
Which component may be considered a field replaceable unit (FRU)? - ANSWERS -
LCD Screen, Power Supply, Hard Drive
A system will always require what type of power connector? - ANSWERS -P1 power
connector
Immediately after you unplug the computer from the power outlet, you're safe to begin
working inside the case. - ANSWERS -False
EXAM 2023-2024 190 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECR DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+|NEWEST VERSION
Hard drives have three connections for cables: one for reading data, one for writing
data, and one for power. - ANSWERS -False
What general-purpose tool can measure characteristics of electricity in a variety of
devices? - ANSWERS -Multimeter
What audio port connects to an external home theater audio system, providing digital
audio output? - ANSWERS -S/PDIF
What acronym is another name for static electricity, which can damage chips and
destroy motherboards? - ANSWERS -ESD
Programs and data that are stored on a motherboard are referred to by what term? -
ANSWERS -Firmware
What is the component that usually has a dual-voltage selector switch and has cables
that connect to the motherboard and drives called? - ANSWERS -PSU
What are the two most common form factors used today for computer cases, power
supplies, and motherboards? - ANSWERS -ATX & mATX
How many pins are in the power supply connector that is typically used on most
motherboards today? - ANSWERS -24
An Ethernet port has a connector called an RJ-45 to connect to a network cable. -
ANSWERS -True
Which statement is NOT true regarding motherboards? - ANSWERS -Has a heat sink
on the PCIe slots
Functions that used to be provided by expansion cards are more often found as
onboard ports today. - ANSWERS -True
What type of port transmits both digital audio and digital video with a single connector? -
ANSWERS -HDMI
, What statement about an FRU is true? - ANSWERS -A support technician should know
how to replace one
What component is most likely to be installed in a PC, is considered primary storage,
and typically stores the operating system, as well as its applications? - ANSWERS -
Hard Disk Drive
The motherboard sits on elevated screw holes or spacers to keep it from touching the
case. - ANSWERS -True
What is the very first step that should be taken when performing work with a computer?
- ANSWERS -You should back up any important data
What do you call a connector on a motherboard that consists of pins that stick up from
the board? - ANSWERS -Header
A system always needs the 4-pin auxiliary power connector, and sometimes needs the
P1 connector as well. - ANSWERS -False
What type of connector is not typically found on the front panel header? - ANSWERS -
SATA Controller
When removing screws while working on a laptop, what should be done with the
screws? - ANSWERS -They should be stored and labelled
Which statement is true regarding the installation of the motherboard and connecting
power? - ANSWERS -A 4-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the
processor
Where should you clip your ESD strap when opening a computer case? - ANSWERS -
Computer Case
If a ground strap is unavailable, what should be done to dissipate any ESD before
working on a laptop? - ANSWERS -Touch a non-painted metallic surface on the laptop
Some boards designed to support multiple PCIe video cards will have additional power
connectors on the board to power wattage-hungry cards. - ANSWERS -True
Which component may be considered a field replaceable unit (FRU)? - ANSWERS -
LCD Screen, Power Supply, Hard Drive
A system will always require what type of power connector? - ANSWERS -P1 power
connector
Immediately after you unplug the computer from the power outlet, you're safe to begin
working inside the case. - ANSWERS -False
