Basics Flashcards
Your repair center has received several laptops. Each has a different component that is not working properly. Which of the following will most likely be replaced by a similar device on a external USB adapter, instead of an internal replacement?
Video card
Which type of computer memory module uses 168 pins?
DIMM
You need to remove several devices from a computer. For which types of device should you use the safely remove hardware icon to stop the devices operation before removing it from the computer?
USB flash drive
You are on an android phone and frequently roam outside of your local area. You need to update the list of cell towers to provide better coverage. Which update would you perform?
PRL update
Which type of address does a hardware vendor assign
Physical device address
You have been tasked with performing several upgrades in a computer. Which hardware component will require the least amount of time to replace ?
Memory module
You are teaching a class for new IT technicians. As part of the unit on central processing units (CPUs), you discuss the architecture used to build CPU sockets. Which architecture should you cover?
PGA - pin grid array
You need to set up a network that needs to spam multiple buildings. For this reason you want use the cabling that supports the longest maximum cable length. Which network topology provides this?
10baseF
10baseF, which operates at 10megabits per second (Mbps), support the longest cable length with a maximum distance of 2000 meters (m) or 2 kilometers (km)
Which of the following is not disabled when an iPhone is place in airplane mode?
Siri
You company implants a new policy that all computers must use drive level encryption for security. You want to enhance the security provided by bitlocker. What should you enable?
TPM - trusted platform module
A customer needs the wireless card replaced in his laptop. What must you be sure to disconnect or remove when replacing this card?
Antenna Contacts always get removed when a wireless card is replaced.
During class, an instructor shows a picture of a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket. Which component can you connect using this socket ?
Central processing unit (CPU)
Match the protocol
Port 21- FTP Port 110- pop3 Port 143- IMAP Port 443- HTTPS Port 3389- RDP
Match the protocol
Port 20- FTP Port 23- telnet Port 25 - SMTP Port 53 - DNS Port 80- HTTP
You were recently hired as an IT technician. The IT supervisor informs you that many of the desktop computers have advanced technology extends motherboards. Which of the following statements is TRUE for these computers?
An ATX motherboard can support a maximum of seven expansion slots
You are responsible for performing all routine maintenance on your company’s laser printers. Which of the following maintenance tasks would result in the need to reset the page count?
Installing a maintenance kit
A client has a laptop with which you are unfamiliar. You are asked to perform a memory upgrade.how can you obtain the service manual for this laptop computer
By searching the manufacturer website
Your manager tells you to replace the inverter on a broken laptop. Where will you find this component?
The display
A user complains that his mouse cursor randomly jumps to different places on the screen when he types. Which device might you want to disable to prevent this from happening?
Touch pad
You are sitting in the coffee shop and using the public wireless network. You suddenly notice suspicious activity on your laptop. Which laptop feature should you use?
WiFi function key
There has recently been a string of hardware thefts in your office building. What should you recommend that your users implement to help avoid this problem?
Use a cable lock
A user has requested a laptop memory upgrade. The technician attempt is to put in new memory, but the memory module is barely to wide for the slot. What is the most likely scenario ?
The technician is trying to install DDR4 into a motherboard with DDR3 slots
You have a use who needs to keep desktop devices such as keyboard , monitor and mouse permanently connected so that they can be used by an attached laptop. What type of device do you recommend that they use?
Docking station
The process by which the slows down to conserve power is officially called __________
Throttling