Title: Quiz 1
Course: CTS1131 Hardware Configuration > Section: Module 1 – Computer Hardware & Service Tools

Q: Which disk drive standard uses an 80-conductor cable?
- SATA
- IDE
- EIDE
- DVD
A: EIDE

Q: Which unit of electricity measures electrical force and 115 is a common value?
- Amp
- Ohm
- Volt
- Watt
A: Volt

Q: If you have a PCI Express Version 2 video card, how many pins will the power connector have if the card requires extra power?
- 4
- 2
- 5
- 8
A: 8

Q: Which standard provides the best performance for hard drives?
- SATA
- PATA
- IDE
- EIDE
A: SATA

Q: Which of the following is true about AC electricity?
- in the U.S. it oscillates at 120 Hz
- it travels from a hot line and returns on a neutral line
- it always takes the path of highest resistance
- the hot line is always grounded
A: it travels from a hot line and returns on a neutral line

Q: What type of component holds its charge even after the power is turned off and the device is unplugged?
- memory module
- capacitor
- resistor
- ohm meter
A: capacitor

Q: Which unit of electricity measures is used to measure the power consumption of a device?
- Amp
- Ohm
- Volt
- Watt
A: Watt

Q: Which type of electrical current is used to transmit electricity to our homes and workplaces?
- alternating
- direct
- hybrid
- oscillating
A: alternating

Q: Which of the following is an audio port that connects to an external home theater audio system, providing digital audio output?
- S/PDIF
- FireWire
- Thunderbolt
- eSATA
A: S/PDIF

Q: Which of the following is NOT true of a motherboard?
- also called a system board
- has a CPU socket
- has a heat sink on the PCIe slots
- has slots for DIMMs
A: has a heat sink on the PCIe slots

Q: Hard drives have three connections for cables: one for reading data, one for writing data, and one for power.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: Which type of port transmits both digital audio and digital video with a single connector?
- S-Video
- DVI
- HDMI
- VGA
A: HDMI

Q: Which is the most common form factor used today for computer cases, power supplies, and motherboards?
- AT
- ATX
- ATC
- ATI
A: ATX

Q: Which power supply connector is the main motherboard power connector on most motherboards today?
- 20-pin
- 8-pin
- 24-pin
- 15-pin
A: 24-pin

Q: Which of the following is most likely to be installed in a PC, is considered primary storage,  and has Windows 7 installed on it?
- floppy drive
- tape drive
- hard disk drive
- optical drive
A: hard disk drive

Q: Which component probably has a dual-voltage selector switch, and has cables that connect to the motherboard and drives?
- HDD
- PSU
- DIMM
- PCIe
A: PSU

Q: Functions that used to be provided by expansion cards are more often found as onboard ports today.
- true
- false
A: true

Q: An Ethernet port has a connector called an RJ-45 to connect to a network cable.
- true
- false
A: true

Q: A DVI port transmits a video signal and is also called a DB-15 port.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: A tower case conserves space since it can double as a monitor stand.
- true
- false
A: false

Q: How does liquid cooling work?

Q: What are two major points you should keep in mind when selecting the correct wattage capacity for a power supply?

Q: List and describe three front panel connectors you will likely see going from the front panel to the motherboard.

Q: Describe the processor cooler and its components.

Q: What should you do before disconnecting the wires leading from the front of the computer case to the motherboard if you don’t have the motherboard manual handy?

Q: Why are motherboards installed in the case using spacers?

Q: What should you do after you unplug the computer to be sure the power supply is completely drained?

Q: What should you do to dissipate any charge between you and the computer?

Q: What are three tips you should keep in mind before beginning work inside a computer case?

Q: What is the first step you should perform before working inside the case of a working computer?

Q: A _____________________ uses fins that draw heat away from the processor.
A: heat sink

Q: While working inside the computer, you should clip a ____________ bracelet to the computer case.
A: ground

Q: The front _____________ connectors lead from the front of the computer case to the motherboard.
A: panel

Q: If you touch an ungrounded component, you could damage it with __________ electricity.
A: static

Q: After you unplug the computer, you should press the ___________ button for about three seconds.
A: power / on/off

Q: What does a small triangle embedded on a connector signify?
- use caution when using the connector
- the wire nearest the triangle is pin 1
- the pin near the triangle should be matched with a circular pin
- the connector is optional and need not be attached
A: the wire nearest the triangle is pin 1

Q: What is the result of using a 3-pin fan connector on a 4-pin header on the motherboard?
- the fan will not operate at all
- the fan runs at half speed
- the fan speed cannot be controlled
- you will not be able to connect the fan connector
A: the fan speed cannot be controlled

Q: Which of the following is a consideration when purchasing a power supply with the correct wattage?
- DIMMs draw the most power
- motherboards with CPU tend to draw about the same as a SATA drive
- fans draw as much power as a video card
- the power supply should be rated 30% higher than your needs
A: the power supply should be rated 30% higher than your needs

Q: Which technology may require that you purchase a power supply that specifically supports that technology?
- SLI
- PCI
- DIMM
- USB
A: SLI

Q: Which of the following is true about fans in the computer system?
- they are not found in the power supply case
- larger fans tend to run quieter
- they’re usually not needed if your room is cool enough
- they always run at a fixed speed
A: larger fans tend to run quieter