Exam 1: Hardware

You need to upgrade the memory on a computer with a 64-bit data bus that runs an automated program. You are able to upgrade the computer using a single stick of DRAM. How is this possible?

Which cache has the fastest data retrieval time and why?

While installing a new power supply, you notice the connector on the power supply cable has 20 pins and the power connector on the motherboard has 24 pins. Is this okay?

A business user is relocating to Europe, and must bring a computer with him. Which of the following best prepares the computer for use in Europe?

As you are replacing a failed PCI NIC card, the customer wants you to use a newer PCI Express card as the replacement. He heard he would receive faster network and Internet speeds. What do you tell the client?

The Technology Department needs a computer that runs different operating systems, or at least different versions of the same operating system. Which multiprocessing solution do you recommend?

Every time a user boots-up their computer, they notice the system date is incorrect during the boot-sequence. Once the computer loads into Windows, however, the date corrects itself. What is likely the issue?

A user in the process of upgrading the RAM on their system; what does dual-channel RAM describe?

When visiting the library, you notice the computer terminals used for catalogue access are very small, and run a bare-bones version of the operating system that allows users to access the library catalogue on another server within the library. What type of system is this?

You are building a custom PC that requires the following: • A processor with 6 cores • Max clock speed of 3.0 GHz • A total of L2 and L3 cache of 9 MB Which of the following processors meets these requirements?

When a user boots-up an older system, they see a notice during the POST and BIOS Startup that states an intrusion was detected. To what does this refer?

You are installing UPSs in a client's office. Which of the following devices should you not plug into a UPS?

A technician explains she diagnosed an error on a problem computer by listening to the number of beeps emitted when the computer first booted-up. Which of the following best defines what she is describing?

Of the following resolutions used in Windows, which provides a 16:9 aspect ratio signal for use with widescreen monitors?

John is troubleshooting a display issue on his computer. He is not able to get any display on the screen. After a series of troubleshooting steps, he connects his monitor to another computer. Now he is able to get a display on the computer. Which of the following components need to be replaced?

A user is attempting to install Windows 8 but is having trouble since the system will not boot off of the DVD. What is most likely the issue?

What is the most reliable source of an up-to-date flash update for the BIOS?

When inspecting the inside of their computer, a user notices what looks like a second processor in the system. Although located on an expansion card rather than the motherboard, the processor has a heat-sink and fan attached. Based on the information provided, what best describes what the user sees?

After upgrading an optical drive in their system, a user complains they cannot play audio CDs. Upon further investigation, you learn that data from all optical media can be read without an issue. What is most likely the problem?

When working with SCSI hard drives, of which of the following need you be aware (select all that apply)?