Question 1

Most types of random access memory are considered volatile and do not require a constant flow of electricity to preserve its contents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Describe the difference between a guest operating system and a host operating system, with respect to virtual machines.

Accepted Answer

The guest operating system is the OS run...

Question 3

Match each item with a statement below.
-The main circuit board that contains a PC's primary components

Accepted Answer

A)  RS-232
B)  memory
C)  PCI slot
D)  system board
E)  busF) RAMG) expansion cardH) ROMI) firmwareJ) microprocessorK) C) and F)
L) A) and F)

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to the size and configuration of a computer case?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical arrangement
B)  case factor
C)  case specifications
D)  form factorE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Match each item with a statement below.
-An area where data can be stored and retrieved

Accepted Answer

A)  RS-232
B)  memory
C)  PCI slot
D)  system board
E)  busF) RAMG) expansion cardH) ROMI) firmwareJ) microprocessorK) B) and G)
L) A) and G)

Question 6

List and describe three different types of communication devices that support data transmission from one PC to another.

Accepted Answer

Modem is short for modulator-demodulator...

Question 7

Which of the following PC hardware components encompasses a set of circuits to transfer data from one part of the computer to another?

Accepted Answer

A)  microprocessor
B)  RAM
C)  firmware
D)  system boardE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which is a common storage device that uses lasers to produce light to store data on devices such as DVDs and Blu-ray disks?

Accepted Answer

A)  tape drive
B)  flash drive
C)  magnetic drive
D)  optical driveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

What type of storage device uses flash memory to store data for backup or transfers between PCs?

Accepted Answer

A)  optical drive
B)  USB drive
C)  hard drive
D)  tape driveE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

List and describe the function of at least five different PC hardware components.

Accepted Answer

Power supply-Provides the necessary volt...

Question 11

Match each item with a statement below.
-Software routines that are stored in read-only memory

Accepted Answer

A)  RS-232
B)  memory
C)  PCI slot
D)  system board
E)  busF) RAMG) expansion cardH) ROMI) firmwareJ) microprocessorK) D) and H)
L) All of the above

Question 12

Describe the purpose of two different types of expansion cards.

Accepted Answer

Video adapters allow the computer to hav...

Question 13

Before you begin to clean the inside of a PC case, it is important to take precaution and complete what critical first step?

Accepted Answer

A)  discharge all static electricity
B)  power down the PC
C)  ground the PC case
D)  disconnect the power cordE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following devices would NOT be considered a communication device and support the transmission of data between devices?

Accepted Answer

A)  modulator-demodulator
B)  NIC
C)  Ethernet
D)  wireless adapterE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which controller type transfers data bits over multiple data lines in parallel?

Accepted Answer

A)  USB controller
B)  SAS controller
C)  SATA controller
D)  PATA controllerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 16

Which data cable uses four or six pins and is commonly used for connecting portable devices, such as camcorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  eSATA
B)  USB
C)  IEEE 1394
D)  FireCableE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 17

Which of the following is referred to as the guest operating system when using virtualization software?

Accepted Answer

A)  OS running on the physical machine
B)  OS that is available through multiboot installations
C)  OS running on the virtual machine
D)  OS that is accessed remotelyE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Describe the difference between computer input and output devices. Name a specific input and output device.

Accepted Answer

Input devices feed data into t...

Question 19

Which of the following video cable connectors has 29 pins and can be directly converted to HDMI format?

Accepted Answer

A)  VGA
B)  DVI
C)  USB
D)  LEDE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Match each item with a statement below.
-A connector on a system board used to insert an adapter card

Accepted Answer

A)  RS-232
B)  memory
C)  PCI slot
D)  system board
E)  busF) RAMG) expansion cardH) ROMI) firmwareJ) microprocessorK) B) and H)
L) B) and F)

Exam 1: Hardware Components

Most types of random access memory are considered volatile and do not require a constant flow of electricity to preserve its contents.

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Describe the difference between a guest operating system and a host operating system, with respect to virtual machines.

Correct AnswerverifiedThe guest operating system is the OS run...View AnswerShow Answer

Match each item with a statement below. -The main circuit board that contains a PC's primary components

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Which of the following terms refers to the size and configuration of a computer case?

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Match each item with a statement below. -An area where data can be stored and retrieved

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List and describe three different types of communication devices that support data transmission from one PC to another.

Correct AnswerverifiedModem is short for modulator-demodulator...View AnswerShow Answer

Which of the following PC hardware components encompasses a set of circuits to transfer data from one part of the computer to another?

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Which is a common storage device that uses lasers to produce light to store data on devices such as DVDs and Blu-ray disks?

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What type of storage device uses flash memory to store data for backup or transfers between PCs?

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List and describe the function of at least five different PC hardware components.

Correct AnswerverifiedPower supply-Provides the necessary volt...View AnswerShow Answer

Match each item with a statement below. -Software routines that are stored in read-only memory

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Describe the purpose of two different types of expansion cards.

Correct AnswerverifiedVideo adapters allow the computer to hav...View AnswerShow Answer

Before you begin to clean the inside of a PC case, it is important to take precaution and complete what critical first step?

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Which of the following devices would NOT be considered a communication device and support the transmission of data between devices?

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Which controller type transfers data bits over multiple data lines in parallel?

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Which data cable uses four or six pins and is commonly used for connecting portable devices, such as camcorders?

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Which of the following is referred to as the guest operating system when using virtualization software?

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Describe the difference between computer input and output devices. Name a specific input and output device.

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Which of the following video cable connectors has 29 pins and can be directly converted to HDMI format?

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Match each item with a statement below. -A connector on a system board used to insert an adapter card

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