IT Essentials Chapter 3
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? - correct answer ✔✔During the post
What is a function of the BIOS? - correct answer ✔✔Performs a check on all internal components
A technician has just finished assembling a new computer. When computer powered up for the first
time, the POST discovers a problem. How does the POST indicated the error? - correct answer ✔✔It
issues a number of short beeps
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? - correct answer ✔✔By a small arrow or notch
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? - correct answer ✔✔Two 8-pin power
connector
Which type of motherboard expansion slot has four types ranging from x1 to x16 with each type having a
different length of expansion slot? - correct answer ✔✔PCle
Which typeof drive is typically installed in a 5.25 inch (13.34 cm) bay? - correct answer ✔✔Optical Drive
What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard? - correct answer
✔✔-Anti-static precautions
-The CPU is correctly aligned and placed in the socket
-the CPU heat sink and fan assembly are correctly installed
Which statement describes the purpose of the motherboard I/O connector plate? - correct answer ✔✔It
makes the I/O ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of computer cases.
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? - correct answer ✔✔During the post
What is a function of the BIOS? - correct answer ✔✔Performs a check on all internal components
A technician has just finished assembling a new computer. When computer powered up for the first
time, the POST discovers a problem. How does the POST indicated the error? - correct answer ✔✔It
issues a number of short beeps
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? - correct answer ✔✔By a small arrow or notch
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? - correct answer ✔✔Two 8-pin power
connector
Which type of motherboard expansion slot has four types ranging from x1 to x16 with each type having a
different length of expansion slot? - correct answer ✔✔PCle
Which typeof drive is typically installed in a 5.25 inch (13.34 cm) bay? - correct answer ✔✔Optical Drive
What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard? - correct answer
✔✔-Anti-static precautions
-The CPU is correctly aligned and placed in the socket
-the CPU heat sink and fan assembly are correctly installed
Which statement describes the purpose of the motherboard I/O connector plate? - correct answer ✔✔It
makes the I/O ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of computer cases.
