IT Essentials Chapter 3 Exam Questions & Answers

When a computer is being assembled, which action can be taken to help eliminate cable clutter within a computer case? - ANSWERSInstall a modular power supply. What is the best way to apply thermal compound when reseating a CPU? - ANSWERSClean the CPU and the base of the heat sink with isopropyl alcohol before applying the thermal compound. A technician is installing additional memory in a computer. How can the technician guarantee that the memory is correctly aligned? - ANSWERSA notch in the memory module should be aligned with a notch in the memory slot. What is used to prevent the motherboard from touching metal portions of the computer case? - ANSWERSstandoffs Which statement describes the purpose of an I/O connector plate? - ANSWERSIt makes the I/O ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of computer cases. What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard? (Choose three.) - ANSWERSAntistatic precautions are taken. The CPU is correctly aligned and placed in the socket. The CPU heat sink and fan assembly are correctly installed. Which type of drive is typically installed in a 5.25 inch (13.34 cm) bay? - ANSWERSoptical drive Which type of motherboard expansion slot has four types ranging from x1 to x16 with each type having a different length of expansion slot? - ANSWERSPCIe 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? - ANSWERSTwo 8-pin power connectors 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? - ANSWERSby a small arrow or notch 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? - ANSWERSIt issues a number of short beeps. What is a function of the BIOS? - ANSWERSperforms a check on all internal components 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? - ANSWERSduring the POST What data is stored in the CMOS memory chip? - ANSWERSBIOS settings What is the purpose of LoJack? - ANSWERSIt allows the owner of a device to remotely locate, lock, or delete all files from the device. Which is a BIOS security feature that can prevent data from being read from a hard drive even if the hard drive is moved to another computer? - ANSWERSdrive encryption What is one purpose of adjusting the clock speed within the BIOS