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IT Essentials v7.0 Chapter 1 Exam Study Guide
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which two PC components communicate with the CPU through the Southbridge chipset? (Choose two.)
64-bit gigabit Ethernet adapter
hard drive
RAM
video card
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which three devices are considered output devices? (Choose three.)
mouse
monitor
fingerprint scanner
headphones
printer
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which action can reduce the risk of ESD damage when computer equipment is being worked on?
Working on a grounded antistatic mat
moving cordless phones away from the work area
keeping the computer plugged into a surge protector
lowering the humidity level in the work area
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which statement describes Augmented Reality (AR) technology?
It superimposes images and audio over the real world in real time.
The headset closes off any ambient light to users.
It always requires a headset.
It does not provide users with immediate access to information about their real surroundings.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which port allows for the transmission of high definition video using the DisplayPort protocol?
DVI
VGA
RCA
Thunderbolt
- 6. Multiple Choice
Refer to the exhibit. How is the connector used in a PC?
to connect disk drives
to supply power to various internal components
to connect legacy floppy drives
to connect optical drives
- 7. Multiple Choice
How are the internal components of a computer protected against ESD?
by using computer cases made out of plastic or aluminum
by unplugging the computer after use
by using multiple fans to move warm air through the case
by grounding the internal components via attachment to the case.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which motherboard form factor has the smallest footprint for use in thin client devices?
Mini-ATX
ITX
Micro-ATX
ATX
- 9. Multiple Choice
A network administrator currently has three servers and needs to add a fourth, but does not have enough room for an additional monitor and keyboard. Which device allows the administrator to connect all the servers to a single monitor and keyboard?
PS/2 hub
touch screen monitor
KVM switch
USB switch
UPS
- 10. Multiple Choice
A technician wants to replace a failing power supply on a high-end gaming computer. Which form factor should the technician be looking for?
AT
ATX12V
ATX
EPS12V
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which type of input device can identify users based on their voice?
scanner
digitizer
biometric identification device
KVM switch
- 12. Multiple Choice
Refer to the exhibit. What type of connecter is displayed?
Molex to SATA adapter
Usb to PS/2 adapter
HDMI to VGA converter
DVI to HDMI adapter
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which expansion slot is used by an NVMe compliant device?
SATA
PCIe
PCI
USB-C
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which disk drive type contains a magnetic HDD with onboard flash memory serving as a non-volatile cache?
SCSI
SSD
NVMe
SSHD
- 15. Fill in the Blank
keep all components in antistatic bags; use grounded floor mats in work areas.
- 16. Fill in the Blank
most common power supply on market. It includes a second motherboard connector to provide dedicated power to the CPU.
- 17. Fill in the Blank
power supply that was originally designed for network server, but is now commonly used in high-end desktop models
- 18. Fill in the Blank
a printed circuit board that contains busses, or electrical pathways, that interconnects electronic components
- 19. Fill in the Blank
controls high speed access to the RAM and video card
- 20. Fill in the Blank
allows the CPU to communicate with slower speed devices like hard drives, USB ports and expansion slots
- 21. Fill in the Blank
nonvolatile memory chip that can be erased by exposing it to strong ultraviolet light
- 22. Fill in the Blank
read-only memory chip that is manufactured blank and can be programmed when needed
- 23. Fill in the Blank
internal cache that is integrated into the CPU
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