CNAP test review Chapter 3 Exam 2025
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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? - ✔✔it issues a number of short beeps
A technician is troubleshooting a PC that will not boot. When the PC is powered on, it
emits a series of beeps and indicates that the BIOS settings have changed and need to be
reconfigured. The technician reconfigures the BIOS settings, saves them, and the
computer boots. Later when the PC is powered off and back on again, the same error
message appears, and all the BIOS changes are gone. What should the technician do to
fix the problem? - ✔✔Replace the CMOS battery.
What type of connector would be used to supply power to an PATA optical drive? -
✔✔Molex
What is the best way to apply thermal compound when reseating a CPU? - ✔✔Clean
the CPU and the base of the heat sink with isopropyl alcohol before applying the
thermal compound.
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? - ✔✔during the
POST
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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? - ✔✔it issues a number of short beeps
A technician is troubleshooting a PC that will not boot. When the PC is powered on, it
emits a series of beeps and indicates that the BIOS settings have changed and need to be
reconfigured. The technician reconfigures the BIOS settings, saves them, and the
computer boots. Later when the PC is powered off and back on again, the same error
message appears, and all the BIOS changes are gone. What should the technician do to
fix the problem? - ✔✔Replace the CMOS battery.
What type of connector would be used to supply power to an PATA optical drive? -
✔✔Molex
What is the best way to apply thermal compound when reseating a CPU? - ✔✔Clean
the CPU and the base of the heat sink with isopropyl alcohol before applying the
thermal compound.
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? - ✔✔during the
POST
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