Title: Module 1 EXAM (9th edition)
Course: DEPT MC - PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE > Section: Module 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4)

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

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

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

Q: Which statement is NOT true regarding motherboards?
- 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: What is the component that usually has a dual-voltage selector switch and has cables that connect to the motherboard and drives called?
- HDD
- PSU
- DIMM
- PCIe
A: PSU

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: What acronym is another name for static electricity, which can damage chips and destroy motherboards?
- LCD
- ESD
- EMI
- CRT
A: ESD

Q: What general-purpose tool can measure characteristics of electricity in a variety of devices?
- loopback plug
- POST card
- multimeter
- cable tester
A: multimeter

Q: Programs and data that are stored on a motherboard are referred to by what term?
- firmware
- package
- blob
- instruction set
A: firmware

Q: Law enforcement agencies sometimes use what type of data to reconstruct a person's travels?
- accelerometer
- tethering
- geotracking
- geospotting
A: geotracking

Q: In a cellular network, each cell is controlled by a tower. What are these towers called?
- cell controllers
- cell hubs
- base controllers
- base stations
A: base stations

Q: How many pins are used in a parallel port, also known as an LPT port?
- 9
- 15
- 25
- 40
A: 25

Q: What type of port is sometimes used by routers for management and configuration purposes?
- DB9 port
- LPT port
- PS/2 port
- eSATA port
A: DB9 port

Q: What connector has 4 pins, is used for older IDE drives and some SATA drives, and can provide +5 V and +12 V power outputs?
- SATA connector
- Berg connector
- Molex connector
- PCIe connector
A: Molex connector

Q: What two different types of firmware may be used on motherboards?
- BIOS
- CEFI
- UEFI
- CMOS
A: BIOS; UEFI

Q: The PCIe connectors on an ATX Version 2.2 power supply come in what two different configurations, depending on the version of PCI express involved?
- 4-pin
- 6-pin
- 8-pin
- 10-pin
A: 6-pin; 8-pin

Q: 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
A: False

Q: The motherboard sits on elevated screw holes or spacers to keep it from touching the case.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: A system always needs the 4-pin auxiliary power connector, and sometimes needs the P1 connector as well.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Which statement is NOT a good practice when working inside a computer case?
- be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors
- remove loose jewelry
- don't touch a microchip with a magnetized screwdriver
- don't touch the inside of a computer that is turned on
A: be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors

Q: What do you call a connector on a motherboard that consists of pins that stick up from the board?
- jumper
- socket
- pin array
- header
A: header

Q: In what order should you install components into the case after disassembling a computer?
- power supply, drives, motherboard, cards
- drives, motherboard, cards, power supply
- cards, motherboard, power supply, drives
- motherboard, drives, cards, power supply
A: power supply, drives, motherboard, cards

Q: What type of connector is not typically found on the front panel header?
- Power SW
- HDD LED
- SATA controller
- Power LED+
A: SATA controller

Q: Where should you clip your ESD strap when opening a computer case?
- power supply
- computer case
- electrical outlet
- the floor
A: computer case

Q: What diagnostic software is used by several manufacturers, and can run tests on keyboards, video, speakers, touchpad, optical drives, wireless LANs, motherboard, processor, ports, hard drive, and memory?
- PC-Fixit
- DiagNow
- PC-Doctor
- WinScan
A: PC-Doctor

Q: If a ground strap is unavailable, what should be done to dissipate any ESD before working on a laptop?
- Touch any part of the laptop
- Wash your hands
- Move around prior to touching the device
- Touch a non-painted metallic surface on the laptop
A: Touch a non-painted metallic surface on the laptop

Q: Which component may be considered a field replaceable unit (FRU)?
- LCD screen
- power supply
- hard drive
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: When is it okay to touch the inside of a computer that is turned on?
- When disassembling the computer
- When using a multimeter to measure voltage output
- When reassembling the computer
- When a qualified electrician is present
A: When using a multimeter to measure voltage output

Q: When removing screws while working on a laptop, what should be done with the screws?
- They should be disposed of
- They should be left inside the case of the laptop
- They should be stored or labeled
- They should be painted to indicate where they go
A: They should be stored or labeled

Q: When handling motherboards, cards, or drives, which statement is NOT accurate?
- You should not touch chips on the device
- You should not hold expansion cards by the edges
- You should not touch any soldered components on a card
- You should not touch edge connectors
A: You should not hold expansion cards by the edges

Q: Sometimes a board may have an extra PCIe power connector. This connector comes in what two different pin numbers?
- 4-pin
- 6-pin
- 8-pin
- 8+1 pin
A: 6-pin; 8-pin

Q: What two devices in a computer should be considered "black boxes", and should never be opened, due to risks involving charged capacitors?
- monitor
- power supply
- hard drive
- video card
A: monitor; power supply

Q: If the PC-Doctor software is installed on a computer's hard drive, what two different ways can the program be started?
- Start menu shortcut
- Command line utility
- Load proper diagnostic CD
- Press function key during startup sequence
A: Start menu shortcut; Press function key during startup sequence

Q: When you build a computer from parts, you usually start by deciding on which processor and motherboard you will use.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Sandy Bridge processors house the memory controller and graphics controller.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: The LGA2011 socket supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: What type of socket ensures that even force is applied to the processor when it is being installed in the socket?
- ZIF
- FM2
- LGA
- AM3
A: ZIF

Q: What was the 64-bit Front Side Bus replaced with in the X58 (Nehalem) chipset?
- FSB
- PCIe
- QPI
- ICH
A: QPI

Q: What unit is used to measure the frequency of memory, FSB, and the processor?
- bps
- mph
- Hz
- MIPS
A: Hz

Q: What type of bus does PCI Express use?
- serial
- virtual
- parallel
- logical
A: serial

Q: Which of the following represents a method for accessing the BIOS setup program?
- boot Windows and go to Control Panel
- set a motherboard jumper and start the computer
- press a key or combination of keys during the BIOS POST
- boot to the BIOS setup floppy disk
A: press a key or combination of keys during the BIOS POST

Q: What has occurred if you see the message "Chassis Intruded! System has halted." the next time you start your computer?
- the disk has failed
- Windows has not been activated
- the case has been opened
- the keyboard has been unplugged
A: the case has been opened

Q: What must your motherboard have to use BitLocker Encryption in Windows 7 which will ensure that your hard drive cannot be used in another computer?
- TPM chip
- CMOS RAM
- BIOS password
- Encrypted USB port
A: TPM chip

Q: At what point during the motherboard installation should you install the motherboard drivers?
- after Windows successfully boots without errors
- before applying power for the first time
- after the POST successfully completes
- only if you get a blue screen of death when Windows boots
A: after Windows successfully boots without errors

Q: The PCI Express Version 3.0 can provide up to what amount of throughput with 16 lanes for data?
- 8 GB/sec
- 16 GB/sec
- 32 GB/sec
- 64 GB/sec
A: 32 GB/sec

Q: The QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) replacement for the Front Side Bus utilizes how many lanes for data packets?
- 4
- 8
- 16
- 32
A: 16

Q: The Haswell and Broadwell chipsets work with what two different types of RAM?
- DDR
- DDR2
- DDR3
- DDR4
A: DDR3; DDR4

Q: What two different passwords can be set to lock down a computer from unauthorized access?
- supervisor password
- e-mail password
- screen saver password
- user password
A: supervisor password; user password

Q: Multiple processors can be installed in a single processor housing.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: After installing the processor, if the system begins the boot process and suddenly turns off before completing the boot, the processor is most likely overheating.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: What is the general name of the processor feature that AMD calls HyperTransport?
- multicore processing
- multithreading
- virtualization support
- integrated graphics
A: multithreading

Q: What Intel processor technology interconnects the processor, chipset, and wireless network adapter as a unit, improving laptop performance?
- Pentium
- Core i5
- Celeron
- Centrino
A: Centrino

Q: What is the most likely result of a correctly installed processor, but an incorrectly installed cooler?
- powers on, but nothing else happens
- boot process begins, but system suddenly turns off after a short period
- system does not power on at all
- BIOS setup does not recognize the processor correctly
A: boot process begins, but system suddenly turns off after a short period

Q: Which type of memory can support quad, triple, and dual channels?
- DDR3
- DDR2
- DDR
- RIMM
A: DDR3

Q: What is the transfer rate of a 64-bit module running at 1600 MHz?
- 1600 MB/second
- 3200 MB/second
- 6400 MB/second
- 12800 MB/second
A: 12800 MB/second

Q: What can a DIMM use to hold data and amplify a signal just before the data is written to the module?
- EDO
- registers
- parity
- CAS
A: registers

Q: Hybrid processors that can process 32 bits or 64 bits are known by what term?
- x86 processors
- Itanium processors
- Dual Mode processors
- x86-64 processors
A: x86-64 processors

Q: What component of a processor handles all logical comparisons and calculations inside the processor?
- ALU
- register
- bus
- control unit
A: ALU

Q: Where can the Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology be disabled?
- In the EDB configuration software.
- In the BIOS / UEFI setup screen
- In the Windows Device Driver screen
- In the Windows command line EDB utility
A: In the BIOS / UEFI setup screen

Q: A DDR4 DIMM with a PC rating of PC4-17000 is running at what speed?
- 1800 MHz
- 2000 MHz
- 2133 MHz
- 3000 MHz
A: 2133 MHz

Q: What two technologies below are hybrid processors that can handle 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems natively?
- Itanium
- IA64
- AMD64
- EM64T
A: AMD64; EM64T

Q: What two different DIMM technologies below can be used in a quad channel configuration?
- SDRAM
- DDR3
- SDRAMII
- DDR4
A: DDR3; DDR4

Q: What are the two names used by Intel and AMD respectively that refer to the Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology?
- Xtreme Security (XS)
- eXecute Disable (XD)
- Enhanced Virus Protection
- BitStopper
A: eXecute Disable (XD); Enhanced Virus Protection

Q: What wireless technology is used when two smart phones in close proximity exchange contact information?
- WiFi
- IR
- NFC
- Bluetooth
A: NFC

Q: What type of computer is likely to use SO-DIMMs, have an internal power supply, and use a desktop processor socket?
- netbook
- all-in-one computer
- a smart device
- personal computer
A: all-in-one computer

Q: You disassemble and reassemble a desktop computer. When you first turn it on, you see no lights and hear no sounds. Nothing appears on the monitor screen. What is the most likely cause of the problem?
- A memory module is not seated properly in a memory slot
- You forgot to plug up the monitor's external power cord
- A wire in the case is obstructing the fan
- Power cords to the motherboard are not connected.
A: Power cords to the motherboard are not connected.

Q: How many pins does the CPU auxiliary power connector on a motherboard have?
- 8
- 4
- 16
- none
A: 4

Q: After you have removed the AC adapter and all peripherals, what is the next component you should always remove before servicing any internal laptop components?
- battery pack
- hard drive
- memory
- motherboard
A: battery pack

Q: __________ is running a processor, memory, motherboard, or video card at a higher speed that the manufacturer recommends.
- modding
- turbo-charging
- throttling
- overclocking
A: overclocking

Q: What chip is included many high-end motherboards to facilitate BitLocker and other types of drive/data encryption?
- South Bridge
- Nehalem
- TPM (trusted platform module)
- lojack chip
A: TPM (trusted platform module)

Q: Which of the following IS NOT one of the benefits of UEFI vs. traditional BIOS:
- Faster and better booting
- Secure boot
- Compatible with all operating systems
- Support for hard drives larger than 2TB
A: Compatible with all operating systems

Q: The Execute Disable Bit (EDB) can be used to remove malicious software from an infected machine.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Intel HD Graphics 5500 is an example of what type of graphics processor?
- Discrete
- Continuous
- Integrated
- Extensible
A: Integrated

Q: Which module, a DDR3 or DDR2 DIMM, uses lower voltage?
- DDR2
- DDR3
A: DDR3

Q: When setting up dual channeling, which of the following DIMM characteristics MUST match: (***NOTE: one of these characteristics is a recommendation, but not a requirement -- do not select this characteristic)
- price
- size
- speed
- features
- manufacturer
- age
A: size; speed; features