Question 1

You can assume that the processing speed of the CPU is faster using pipeline technology because

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A)   One channel handles all the processing faster than multiple channels.
B)   The processor completes two or more command sequences at the same time.
C)   A pipeline in a processor has a larger word size than the rest of the processor.
D)   The processor uses multiple branches within the pipeline.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

-Consider the graphic. What statement is true?

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A)   The graphic shows the correct air flow for an ATX motherboard.
B)   The graphic shows incorrect air flow for an ATX motherboard.
C)   The graphic shows the correct air flow for a liquid-cooled system.
D)   The graphic shows the incorrect air flow for a liquid -cooled system.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

-Reference the figure. What are the two components shown?

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A)   Dual CPUs
B)   Chipset
C)   ZIF sockets
D)   Heat sinksE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Inside and outside the processor you find lines that are used to carry 0s and 1s. These lines are called a

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A)   Bit
B)   Bus
C)   Virtual bike
D)   PathE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which slot would be best for a gaming video card?

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A)   PCI-X 10x
B)   AGP 4x
C)   PCIe x16
D)   64-bit PCI-XE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

What standard is 32-bit 33MHz and enables PCI upgrades and interface cards to be added to a laptop computer, docking station, and even printers?

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A)   PC Card
B)   ExpressCard
C)   Mini PCI
D)   PCIeE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

All the following statements about the PCI bus are true EXCEPT

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A)   PCI-X data and PCIe data travel on separate connections.
B)   PCI is a platform available for the Apple and PC.
C)   PCI slots can transmit 32- or 64-bits at a time.
D)   PCI slots are configured through hardware switches and jumpers.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Why is AGP a better solution for video than previous PCI versions?

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A)   Because it takes less heat
B)   Because the video subsystem is isolated
C)   Because it has its own memory controller
D)   Because it handles more bits at a timeE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Data moves toward and away from the CPU on the ____, whereas data travels inside the CPU on the ____.

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A)   High bus; low bus
B)   Peripheral exchange; central route
C)   Distal data path; proximal data path
D)   External data bus; internal data busE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

What type of laptop expansion card has a 52-pin connector?

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A)   Mini PCIe
B)   Type II
C)   USB
D)   PCIE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

When actively listening to a customer, you maintain good __________ contact when you are not taking notes.

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The answer of When actively listening to a customer, you...

Question 12

Where are additional fans commonly placed?

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A)   On top of the processor
B)   On top of the chipset
C)   Near the power supply or lower front part of the case
D)   Inside the power supplyE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

PC stands for

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A)   Primary cache
B)   Principle controller
C)   Personal computer
D)   Personal consoleE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

A technician must be familiar with the different architectures and buses because

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A)   A customer may depend upon the technician for recommendations.
B)   A technician is responsible for repairing or replacing components.
C)   A technician must be able to configure adapters and devices for each bus.
D)   All these answers are true.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

You suspect the CPU is overheating. Which of the following will you do next?

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A)   Replace the CPU.
B)   Add thermal compound between the CPU and heat sink.
C)   Add an additional computer fan.
D)   Power down the computer and allow it to cool.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

What laptop technology can directly connect to PCIe and USB ports and has two physical sizes for the adapters that use this technology?

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A)   ExpressCard
B)   Mini-PCI
C)   PCI
D)   CardBusE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The term __________ is used to describe the data delivery rate for adapters.

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The answer of The term __________ is used to describe...

Question 18

Which technology can make a logical processor core appear as a physical processor core on the System Information page?

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A)   ExpressCard
B)   Hyper-Threading
C)   CardBus
D)   OctacoreE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

A system clock determines such things as the maximum amount of motherboard memory, type of memory chips, the ability to support Universal Serial Bus, and the latest PCI connectivity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the chipset?

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A)   A chipset controls the maximum amount of memory recognized on the motherboard.
B)   Any motherboard can use any chipset.
C)   A chipset works with the processor.
D)   A chipset determines what ports a motherboard can support.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 2: On the Motherboard

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the chipset?

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When actively listening to a customer, you maintain good __________ contact when you are not taking notes.

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Inside and outside the processor you find lines that are used to carry 0s and 1s. These lines are called a

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-Consider the graphic. What statement is true?

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What laptop technology can directly connect to PCIe and USB ports and has two physical sizes for the adapters that use this technology?

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Which technology can make a logical processor core appear as a physical processor core on the System Information page?

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What standard is 32-bit 33MHz and enables PCI upgrades and interface cards to be added to a laptop computer, docking station, and even printers?

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Which slot would be best for a gaming video card?

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-Reference the figure. What are the two components shown?

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Data moves toward and away from the CPU on the ____, whereas data travels inside the CPU on the ____.

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You can assume that the processing speed of the CPU is faster using pipeline technology because

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What type of laptop expansion card has a 52-pin connector?

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You suspect the CPU is overheating. Which of the following will you do next?

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A system clock determines such things as the maximum amount of motherboard memory, type of memory chips, the ability to support Universal Serial Bus, and the latest PCI connectivity.

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The term __________ is used to describe the data delivery rate for adapters.

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A technician must be familiar with the different architectures and buses because

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Why is AGP a better solution for video than previous PCI versions?

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All the following statements about the PCI bus are true EXCEPT

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PC stands for

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Where are additional fans commonly placed?

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