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The ________ bus connects the RAM to the CPU |
Address |
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You just replaced the motherboard in a laptop for a customer. After you have completed the installation, the laptop shuts down after only a few seconds of being on. What is causing the problem? |
The CPU is not lock into the socket |
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The system board's underlying circuitry is called the __________ ? |
Bus |
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_____________ is a measurement of the rate oat witch the clock signal oscillates and is expressed in millions of cycles per second or MHz. |
Clock speed |
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What value is used to define the relationship between the pus speed and CPU speed? |
Multiplier |
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What technology enables memory and CPU to be dynamically allocated to virtual machines as required? |
Hardware-assisted virtualization |
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What slot type used for video has replaced PCI Express? |
AGP |
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What method disperses heat in the most efficient manner? |
Liquid cooling |
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Which type of cache is the largest? |
L3 |
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Typically, a motherboard has a 24-pin connector for power. The power connector that comes from the power supply often separates the first 20 pins from the last 4 pins in some way. What do theses last 4 pins power? |
The CPU |
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You are troubleshooting a computer that randomly reboots. When you attempt to access the BIOS, the computer immediately reboot. What should you attempt first? |
Check for blown capacitors |
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witch motherboard from factor measures 9.6 x 9.6 inches? |
Micro-ATX |
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What is the most common expansion slot found in PCs? |
PCIe |
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Which CPU offers the best performance out-of-the-box? |
Core i5 |
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You just reassembled a computer but the power LED on the front of the case is no longer turns on when the power button is pressed. Otherwise, the computer functions normally. What should you do first? |
Verify the power LED pinout |
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Which type of expansion bus is most typically used for video cards? |
PCIe |
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which chipset is used by the CPU to communicate with the main memory? |
Northbridge |
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A user in your organization claims that she has raised the voltage of the CPU in her computer at home. What is this an example of? |
Overclocking |
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Which type of cache is also known as the front side cache? |
L1 |
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Replacing which items usually requires soldering? |
DC jack |
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The size and shape of a motherboard is called its _________. |
Form factor |
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What is the purpose of thermal compound? |
It transfers heat from the CPU to the heat sink. |
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When shared video memory is in use, what type of memory is being shared? |
System |
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What from factor is normally used for set-top boxes, media centers, and car computers? |
Nano-ITX |
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Which sockets could be used by a Core i5 CPU |
~ 1155 ~ 1156 |
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After upgrading the CPU in a computer, the POST issues a group of beeps when the computer is powered on. What is the most likely reason? |
The CPU is not properly seated |
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What is an advantage of a 64-bit processor over a 32-bit processor? |
64-bit processors have a wider data path to handle program execution. |
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What are two methods to recover a forgotten BIOS password? |
~ Removing the CMOS battery ~ Using the reset jumper on the motherboard |
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You have been asked to build a custom computer for teh video lab and install a 64-bit operation system to it. What processor should you use? |
Core i5 |
