Exam 1: Introduction to Computer Repair

The parallel port is being replaced with

Joy is concerned that the computer she owns cannot simultaneously run as many programs as the computer that belongs to her neighbor. To keep up with her neighbor, she might need to buy some additional

What is one way to easily determine an adapter's function?

The round port used to connect a keyboard or mouse is a DIN otherwise known as the __________ port.

What is the best method to use when cleaning the optical sensors on a wireless mouse?

A network card normally has an RJ-11 port.

-Examine the figure. This port is called a

Which type of connector would be used only for digital video connectivity?

The common components found inside the computer include:

-Examine the figure. Item 7 is called a(n)

A connector with a notch or an extra metal piece that enables a cable to be inserted only one way is said to be __________.

Which type of connection would require line of sight for a wireless mouse?

A riser board contains

-Examine the figure. The part shown as 1 is the

-Examine the figure. This port is commonly called a

Martha, a new computer user, looks at the maze of cables connected to each adapter found in the back of her computer. Like a motivated detective she is determined to uncover the mysteries of what she sees. The simplest way for her to identify what the adapters do is to

In Windows XP, Device Manager does not show the Bluetooth device. What should you do first?

-Examine the Figure. Item 9 is called a(n)

All the following statements are true EXCEPT

The __________ ___________ provides DC voltage to various parts of a computer.