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What is the purpose of a power supply in a computer?

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To convert AC power into lower voltage DC power required by internal components.

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What does ESD stand for?

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Electrostatic Discharge

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What is the most common power supply form factor on the market today?

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ATX12V

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List three common motherboard form factors.

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  • ATX ( Advanced Technology Extended )
  • Micro-ATX
  • ITX
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What does the term ‘form factor’ refer to in computing?

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The physical design and look of a case.

The physical specifications of it’s major components, such as the case, motherboard and the power supply.

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True or False: The CPU is responsible for interpreting and executing commands.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The ________ is the backbone of the computer.

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[motherboard]

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What types of memory are considered volatile?

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  • RAM
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What type of RAM is typically used as cache memory?

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Static RAM (SRAM)

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What are the two types of chipsets on a motherboard?

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  • Northbridge
  • Southbridge
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What is the primary function of the Northbridge chipset?

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Controls high-speed access to the RAM and video card.

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What is the function of the Southbridge chipset?

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Allows the CPU to communicate with slower-speed devices including hard drives, USB ( Universal Serial Bus ) ports and expansion slots.

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What is the difference between a converter and an adapter?

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Converter translates signals from one technology to another; adapter connects one technology to another.

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What is the storage capacity range for Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)?

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From gigabytes (GBs) to terabytes (TBs).

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List the types of Read-only Memory (ROM).

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  • ROM chips (Read Only Memory)
  • PROM chips (Programmable ROM)
  • EPROM chips (Erasable PROM)
  • EEPROM chips (Electrically EPROM)
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What are the three most common types of cache memory?

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  • L1 cache
  • L2 cache
  • L3 cache
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What is the maximum amount of RAM that can be installed limited by?

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The motherboard.

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What is the role of the chipset on a motherboard?

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Controls how system hardware interacts with the CPU and motherboard.

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What type of storage device is faster, HDD or SSD?

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SSD

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What is the purpose of a cooling system in a computer?

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To keep computer components cool.

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List common types of optical storage devices.

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  • Compact Disc (CD)
  • Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
  • Blu-ray Disc (BD)
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What is the function of the BIOS chip on a motherboard?

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To store firmware that initializes hardware during booting.

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True or False: Solid State Hybrid Drives (SSHDs) are faster than HDDs but less expensive than SSDs.

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True

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What is the purpose of adapter cards in a computer?

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To increase functionality by adding controllers for specific devices or by replacing malfunctioning ports.

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What is the capacity of tape drives used for archiving data?
Varies between a few GBs to many TBs.
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What does NVMe stand for?
Non-Volatile Memory Express
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What type of memory does the computer use to temporarily store data and programs?
Random Access Memory (RAM)
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Fill in the blank: A ________ is a hardware device that can control more than one computer using a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
[KVM Switch]
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Name 4 types of memory modules.
* DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) *SIMM (Small in-line Memory Module) *DIP (Dual in-line Package) * SODIMM (Small outline DIMM)
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What is a touch screen?
Input devices with touch or pressure sensitive screens.
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What is a stylus?
A type of digitizer that allows a designer or artist to create artwork by using a pen-like tool.
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What does a magnetic strip reader do?
Reads information magnetically encoded on the back of plastic cards.
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What is the purpose of a barcode scanner?
Reads the information contained in the barcodes affixed to products.
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What does a digital camera do?
Captures digital images and videos.
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What is a webcam?
Video cameras that can be integrated into a computer.
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What is a signature pad?
A device that electronically captures a person’s signature.
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What is a smart card reader?
Authenticates the user using a smart card with an embedded microprocessor.
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What is the function of a microphone in a computer?
Allows a user to speak into a computer and have their voice digitized.
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What are NFC devices and terminals?
Near Field Communication (NFC) tap to pay devices.
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What is a facial recognition scanner?
Identifies a user based on unique facial features.
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What does a fingerprint scanner do?
Identifies a user based on unique fingerprints.
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What is a voice recognition scanner?
Identifies a user based on unique voice.
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What is a virtual reality headset?
Used with computer games, simulators, and training applications with virtual reality functionalities.
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What is the function of an output device?
Takes binary information from the computer and converts it into a form that is easily understood by the user.
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Give examples of output devices.
* Monitors * Projectors * VR headsets * Printers * Speakers * Headphones
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What technology do most monitors use?
Liquid crystal display (LCD), light-emitting diode (LED), organic LED (OLED).
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What is Digital Light Processing (DLP)?
A technology used in most video projectors.
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What is the difference between Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)?
VR creates a simulated environment, while AR superimposes images and audio over the real world.
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What types of printers exist?
* Inkjet * Impact * Thermal * Laser * 3D printers
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What is required for printers to function?
Printing material such as ink, toner, or liquid plastic.
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What are speakers?
Auditory output devices.
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What are headphones?
Auditory output devices that may be wired or wireless.
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What is electrostatic discharge (ESD)?
A sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects.
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What is the function of the motherboard?
Holds the CPU and connects all components of a computer.
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What does RAM stand for?
Random Access Memory.
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What is the purpose of a sound adapter?
Facilitates audio output in a computer.
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What is the difference between active cooling and passive cooling?
Active cooling uses fans or pumps, while passive cooling relies on heat sinks.
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What is a PCI Express (PCIe) slot?
A slot for connecting expansion cards to the motherboard.
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What is a hard disk drive?
A storage device that uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information.
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What is the function of a capture card?
Captures video and audio from an external source.
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What is the purpose of the BIOS chip?
Initializes and tests hardware during the booting process.
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What does the term 'firmware' refer to?
Software that is embedded into hardware devices.
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What is a USB controller card?
A card that adds USB ports to a computer.
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What does the term 'SATA' stand for?
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment.
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What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
Executes instructions from programs and processes data.
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What does 'ECC' stand for?
Error Correction Code memory.
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What is a 3D printer?
A printer that creates three-dimensional objects from digital files.
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What is the function of a video adapter?
Converts digital signals into visual output.

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