2024TestOut A+ Practice Exam 1.2.8 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

You need to replace a broken monitor on a desktop system. You decide to replace it with a spare monitor that wasn't being used. Even though the monitor is made by a different manufacturer than the desktop computer, it still works with the monitor. Which computer design concept makes this possible? ▫ Componentization ▫ Standardization ▫ Firmware ▫ Plug and Play - *Answer:* Standardization *Explanation* *Standardization* allows components from different manufacturers to be interchangeable. If a component meets the specified standards, it will work in the computer, regardless of manufacturer. *Componentization* means that a computer is a combination of several constituent parts that can be easily replaced by a field-replaceable unit (FRU). *Firmware* is a special type of software that has been embedded in the memory of a hardware component. *Plug and play* allows devices to work with computers without the need for additional configuration on the computer. Drag the computer function on the left with its associated hardware component on the right. (Each option may be used more than once.) - *Answers:* Hard disk = Long-term storage Printer = Output Keyboard = Input CPU = Processing Speakers = Output RAM =Processing DVD-RW = Input Long-term storage Microphone = Output Input*Explanation* *Input:* Mouse, Keyboard, Scanner, Microphone *Output:* Monitor, Speaker, Printer *Processing:* CPU, RAM *Long-term Storage:* Hard disk drives, Solid-state drives, Optical drives, Flash drives. You are looking at a female TRS connector on the computer. Which device uses this connector? ▫ Keyboard ▫ Speaker ▫ Joystick ▫ Monitor - *Answer:* Speaker *Explanation* A *TRS* connector is used with audio connectors such as speakers and microphones. *Keyboards* use either a PS/2 connector or a USB connector. *Joysticks* typically use a USB connector, though some connect through a DB-15 connector. *Monitors* use one of the many graphic ports, such as a VGA port, DVI port, or HDMI port. You have purchased a new LED monitor for your computer. On the back of the monitor, you see the following port (pictured below). Which type of cable should you use to connect the monitor to your computer? ▫ Display Port cable ▫ HDMI cable ▫ VGA cable ▫ DVI cable - *Answer:* Display Port Cable