CIST 1122 QUIZ 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
In what order should you install components into the case after disassembling a
computer?
a. drives, motherboard, cards, power supply
b. power supply, drives, motherboard, cards
c. motherboard, drives, cards, power supply
d. cards, motherboard, power supply, drives - Answer -power supply, drives,
motherboard, cards
What does a small triangle embedded on a connector signify?
a. the wire nearest the triangle is pin 1
b. the connector is optional and need not be attached
c. the pin near the triangle should be matched with a circular pin
d. use caution when using the connector - Answer -The wire nearest the triangle is pin
1
When handling motherboards, cards, or drives, which statement is NOT accurate?
a. You should not touch edge connectors
b. You should not hold expansion cards by the edges
c. You should not touch chips on the device
d. You should not touch any soldered components on a card - Answer -You should not
hold expansion cards by the edges
Immediately after you unplug the computer from the power outlet, you're safe to begin
working inside the case.
True
False - Answer -False
When disassembling a computer, it's okay to stack circuit boards on top of each other
as long as you follow ESD protection rules.
True
False - Answer -False
What is the very first step that should be taken when performing work with a computer?
a. You should power down the system and unplug it.
b. You should back up any important data
In what order should you install components into the case after disassembling a
computer?
a. drives, motherboard, cards, power supply
b. power supply, drives, motherboard, cards
c. motherboard, drives, cards, power supply
d. cards, motherboard, power supply, drives - Answer -power supply, drives,
motherboard, cards
What does a small triangle embedded on a connector signify?
a. the wire nearest the triangle is pin 1
b. the connector is optional and need not be attached
c. the pin near the triangle should be matched with a circular pin
d. use caution when using the connector - Answer -The wire nearest the triangle is pin
1
When handling motherboards, cards, or drives, which statement is NOT accurate?
a. You should not touch edge connectors
b. You should not hold expansion cards by the edges
c. You should not touch chips on the device
d. You should not touch any soldered components on a card - Answer -You should not
hold expansion cards by the edges
Immediately after you unplug the computer from the power outlet, you're safe to begin
working inside the case.
True
False - Answer -False
When disassembling a computer, it's okay to stack circuit boards on top of each other
as long as you follow ESD protection rules.
True
False - Answer -False
What is the very first step that should be taken when performing work with a computer?
a. You should power down the system and unplug it.
b. You should back up any important data
