Question 11 (Mandatory) (1 point) Which statement is NOT a good practice when working inside a computer case? a) Don't touch the inside of a computer that is turned on. b) Don't touch a microchip with a magnetized screwdriver. c) Remove loose jewelry. d) Be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors. Question 12 (Mandatory) (1 point) Today's DIMMs use what size data path? a) 16-bit b) 32-bit c) 64-bit d) 128-bit Question 13 (Mandatory) (1 point) After installing the processor and reassembling the computer, the system begins the boot process and suddenly turns off before completing the boot. What should you do? a) Turn everything off, unplug the power cord, press the power button to drain the power, open the case, and recheck the processor installation. Turn everything off, unplug the power cord, press the power button to drain the power, open the case, and verify that the cooler is securely seated and connected. Turn everything off, unplug the power cord, press the power button to drain the power, open the case, and rotate the processor 90 degrees in the socket. d) Turn everything off, unplug the power cord, press the power button to drain the power, open the case, and replace power supply. Question 14 (Mandatory) (1 point) What can a DIMM use to hold data and amplify a signal just before the data is written to the module? a) ECC b) Registers Parity d) CAS Question 15 (Mandatory) (1 point) What Intel processor technology interconnects the processor, chipset, and wireless network adapter as a unit, improving laptop performance? a) Pentium b) Core i7 c) Centrino d) Celeron Question 16 (Mandatory) (1 point) The LGA1151 socket and latest Coffee Lake chipset support what type of RAM? a) DDR3 b) DDR3 (only if low voltage) c) DDR4 d) DDR5 Question 17 (Mandatory) (1 point) What is the set of rules and standards that any two entities use for communication? a) Bus b) Protocol c) Traces d) Lanes Question 18 (Mandatory) (1 point) What type of bus does PCI use? a) Parallel b) Logical c) Virtual d) Serial Question 19 (Mandatory) (1 point) Which type of memory can support quad, triple, and dual channels? a) DDR3 b) DDR2 c) DDR d) DDR4 Question 20 (Mandatory) (1 point) Kiera is building a new computer and wants to make sure she has an adequate power supply for all the new equipment she is purchasing. She will be installing three HDDs, with each using 25 watts. The processor she is using will need 125 watts. The motherboard will use 80 watts. RAM will require 3 watts for each of the four DDR3 DIMM modules. Her video card will need 400 watts to run at the maximum level. She wants to keep the cost as low as possible for the power supply. Which power supply would you recommend? a) 600W power supply b) 700W power supply c) 800W power supply d) 900W power supply Question 21 (Mandatory) (1 point) What acronym is another name for static electricity, which can damage chips and destroy motherboards? a) LCD b) ESD c) EMI d) CRI Question 22 (Mandatory) (1 point) How many pins are in the power supply connector that is typically used on most motherboards today? a) 20-pin b) 24-pin c) 8-pin d) 15-pin Question 23 (Mandatory) (1 point) What type of RAM is typically installed onto a motherboard and loses data rapidly, requiring it to be refreshed often? a) SRAM b) CMOS RAM c) DRAM d) Flash RAM Question 24 (Mandatory) (1 point) When Amy turns on her computer, she notices a burning smell. Smoke comes out of the case, and Amy immediately turns off her computer. What might be causing Amy's computer to emit smoke and a burning smell? a) Processor error b) RAM error c) Motherboard error d) Power
