Exam 1: First Look at Computer Parts and Tools

 Programs and data that are stored on a motherboard are referred to by what term?

 How many pins are used in a parallel port, also known as an LPT port?

 What component is most likely to be installed in a PC, is considered primary storage, and typically stores the operating system, as well as its applications?

Matching Match each item with a statement below. - transmits digital video and audio and is slowly replacing VGA and DVI

 What two different types of firmware may be used on motherboards?

 Describe the differences between a tower case and a desktop case.

Matching Match each item with a statement below. - a series of tests performed by the startup UEFI/BIOS when you first turn on a computer

What is the POST (power-on self test), and what can be done to troubleshoot this process?

) What is the component that usually has a dual-voltage selector switch and has cables that connect to the motherboard and drives called?

Matching Match each item with a statement below. - a smaller type of memory slot typically used for laptops

 If you have a PCI Express Version 2 video card, how many pins will the power connector have if the card requires extra power?

Matching Match each item with a statement below. - a computer is said to be in this mode when all wireless technologies are turned off

 A tower case conserves space since it can double as a monitor stand.

 A micro-ATX motherboard will fit into a case that follows what minimum standard?

 What connector has 4 pins, is used for older IDE drives and some SATA drives, and can provide +5 V and +12 V power outputs?

 Describe the Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.

 What acronym is another name for static electricity, which can damage chips and destroy motherboards?

 What are two different ways by which a laptop could utilize the cellular network connection of a mobile device?

 Functions that used to be provided by expansion cards are more often found as onboard ports today.

 Hard drives have three connections for cables: one for reading data, one for writing data, and one for power.