When a dual core CPU with Hyper-Threading features is installed on a motherboard, how many instructions can the CPU simultaneously process? 6 4 8 2 Answers Explanation & Hints: With…
Which hardware upgrade would allow the processor in a gaming PC to provide the optimal gaming performance? a high capacity external hard drive large amounts of fast RAM liquid cooling…
A network administrator is setting up a web server for a small advertising office and is concerned with data availability. The administrator wishes to implement disk fault tolerance using the…
Which website should a technician consult to find instructions for updating the BIOS on a computer? operating system developer case manufacturer CPU manufacturer motherboard manufacturer Answers Explanation & Hints: Go…
What indicates that the charge on the CMOS battery could be getting low? A beep error code occurs during POST. The computer time and date are incorrect. The computer fails…
Refer to the exhibit. A technician is installing a second SATA hard drive. Which section of the motherboard will be used to connect the SATA cable? section B section C…
Which adapter card in a PC would provide data fault tolerance? SD card I/O card RAID card capture card Answers Explanation & Hints: A RAID controller controls the expansion of…
Which SATA internal hard drive form factor is most often used in a tower computer? 3.5 inch (8.9 cm) 2.25 inch (5.7 cm) 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) 5.25 inch (13.3…
True or False? When installing a hard drive, it is recommended that you hand-tighten drive mounting screws prior to using a screwdriver. false true Answers Explanation & Hints: When installing…
The following parts were ordered by someone building a personal computer: 1 - AMD 3.7 GHz 2 - Gigawhiz GA-A239VM (does not include USB 3.1 front panel connectors) 3 -…
Which two pieces of information are needed before selecting a power supply? (Choose two.) the voltage requirements of peripheral devices the installed operating system the form factor of the case…
Refer to the exhibit. Which front panel connector commonly has nine or ten pins arranged in two rows? power LED USB power button drive activity LED Answers Explanation & Hints:…
What should be done prior to the installation of RAM onto the motherboard? Consult the motherboard documentation or website of the manufacturer to ensure that the RAM is compatible with…
What are two reasons someone might upgrade a NIC? (Choose two.) to increase bandwidth to implement a RAID to import videos to have a higher sample rate to have wireless…
A technician needs to buy a replacement adapter for a department computer. Which type of adapter requires the technician to consider a DSP? storage graphics capture sound Answers Explanation &…
Which type of media card is an older format, but is still used in video cameras? microSD xD miniSD CompactFlash Answers Explanation & Hints: CompactFlash is still used in video…
What should a technician do before working on a computer? Remove any watch and jewelry. Check the surrounding area for trip hazards. Ensure that the computer is free of viruses.…
A technician is being asked to move a heavy industrial printer. Which safety technique is recommended for this situation? Use a pulley. Remove paper and all sources of ink before…
What is a possible hardware upgrade that can be used to add more storage space to a modern smartphone? CompactFlash USB flash drive microSD hard disk Answers Explanation & Hints:…
Which expansion slot is used by an NVMe compliant device? SATA PCIe USB-C PCI Answers Explanation & Hints: The Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) specification provides a standard interface between compliant…