CIST 1122 HARDWARE INSTALLATION &
MAINTENANCE
Which of the following are considered computer hardware? (Select two.)
Operating system
Drivers
Microsoft Office
Printer
Motherboard - Answer -Printer, Motherboard
Which of the following are considered input devices? (Select three.)
Printer
Microphone
Monitor
Keyboard
Scanner
RAM - Answer -Microphone, Scanner, Keyboard
Which computer function takes data through a series of procedures as defined by a set
of instructions? - Answer -Processing
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 computer.
Which computer design concept makes this possible? - Answer -Standardization
You are assembling components in a network rack and need a device that connects
three network segments.
Which of the following devices will meet your networking needs? - Answer -Ethernet
router
Which of the following situations is MOST likely to justify an investment in a Cat 6a
cable instead of a Cat 6 cable?
The work area has a lot of electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Users will be streaming a lot of video.
The cable needs to be run though a raised floor.
Users will be doing a lot of high-resolution printing. - Answer -The work area has a lot
of electromagnetic interference (EMI).
A technician is running a network above a dropped ceiling that is also used for
ventilation. The cable must be twisted pair and must be capable of Gigabit Ethernet
speeds.
Which of the following cables should the technician use?
MAINTENANCE
Which of the following are considered computer hardware? (Select two.)
Operating system
Drivers
Microsoft Office
Printer
Motherboard - Answer -Printer, Motherboard
Which of the following are considered input devices? (Select three.)
Printer
Microphone
Monitor
Keyboard
Scanner
RAM - Answer -Microphone, Scanner, Keyboard
Which computer function takes data through a series of procedures as defined by a set
of instructions? - Answer -Processing
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 computer.
Which computer design concept makes this possible? - Answer -Standardization
You are assembling components in a network rack and need a device that connects
three network segments.
Which of the following devices will meet your networking needs? - Answer -Ethernet
router
Which of the following situations is MOST likely to justify an investment in a Cat 6a
cable instead of a Cat 6 cable?
The work area has a lot of electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Users will be streaming a lot of video.
The cable needs to be run though a raised floor.
Users will be doing a lot of high-resolution printing. - Answer -The work area has a lot
of electromagnetic interference (EMI).
A technician is running a network above a dropped ceiling that is also used for
ventilation. The cable must be twisted pair and must be capable of Gigabit Ethernet
speeds.
Which of the following cables should the technician use?
