Hardware Chapter 2

Front 1

When disassembling a computer, it’s okay to stack circuit boards on top of each other as long as you follow ESD protection rules.
t or f

Back 1

false

Front 2

Immediately after you unplug the computer from the power outlet, you’re safe to begin working inside the case.
t or f

Back 2

false

Front 3

The motherboard sits on elevated screw holes or spacers to keep it from touching the case.
t or f

Back 3

true

Front 4

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

Back 4

false

Front 5

A board with PCIe slots might have a 4-pin Molex power connector to provide additional power to some types of PCIe boards.
t or f

Back 5

true

Front 6

Which of the following is NOT a good practice when working inside a computer case?

1) be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors
2) remove loose jewelry
3) don’t touch a microchip with a magnetized screwdriver
4) don’t touch the inside of a computer that is turned on

Back 6

be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors

Front 7

What is the second step in opening the case of a working computer?

Back 7

power down the system and unplug it

Front 8

To what should you normally clip the ground bracelet before you work inside the computer case?

Back 8

the side of the computer case

Front 9

What do you call a connector on a motherboard that consists of pins that stick up from the board?

Back 9

header

Front 10

What can be described as round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the bottom of the case?

Back 10

standoff

Front 11

What is the correct order in which you should install components into the case after disassembling a computer?

Back 11

power supply, drives, motherboard, cards

Front 12

Which of the following is true about installing the motherboard and connecting power?
1) there are typically three screw sets that hold the motherboard to the case
2) you can use an adapter to convert two 6-pin connectors to a PCIe connector
3) the P1 connector is used for PCIe devices
4) a 4-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor

Back 12

a 4-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor

Front 13

Which of the following is NOT a typical connector found on the front panel header?
1) Power SW
2) HDD LED
3) SATA controller
4) Power LED+

Back 13

SATA controller

Front 14

What is the Intel maximum degree limit for processors?

Back 14

185 F

Front 15

Which material is a cooler that sits atop the CPU most likely made of?

Back 15

copper

Front 16

What is placed between the bottom of the cooler heat sink and the top of the processor that makes an airtight connection between the fan and processor?

Back 16

thermal compound

Front 17

Along with the processor, what other device is the highest heat producer in the system?

Back 17

video card

Front 18

Under what circumstance is a liquid cooling system most likely used?

Back 18

overclocking

Front 19

If your computer is in a dirty, dusty environment, what tool should you use periodically to prevent overheating?

Back 19

compressed air

Front 20

What determines the physical size of a power supply and the placement of screw holes?

Back 20

form factor

Front 21

Which of the following is true about fans in the computer system?

1) they are not found in the power supply case
2) larger fans tend to run quieter
3) they’re usually not needed if your room is cool enough
4) they always run at a fixed speed

Back 21

they are not found in the power supply case

Front 22

What technology may require that you purchase a power supply that specifically supports that technology?

Back 22

SLI

Front 23

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

Back 23

the power supply should be rated 30% higher than your needs

Front 24

What is the result of using a 3-pin fan connector on a 4-pin header on the motherboard?

Back 24

the fan speed cannot be controlled

Front 25

What does a small triangle embedded on a connector signify?

Back 25

the wire nearest the triangle is pin 1

Front 26

After you unplug the computer, you should press the ___________ button for about three seconds.

Back 26

power

Front 27

While working inside the computer, you should clip a ____________ bracelet to the computer case.

Back 27

(ground, grounding, anti-static, antistatic)

Front 28

The front _____________ connectors lead from the front of the computer case to the motherboard.

Back 28

panel

Front 29

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

Back 29

(heat sink, heatsink)