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Question 1

Workstation

Answer 1

Computer desk

Question 2

how many questions are on the test and how long do you have to solve them?

Answer 2

90

Question 3

laptop

Answer 3

mobile version of a workstation

Question 4

tablet

Answer 4

Portable computer that consists of a touchscreen and computing
hardware

Question 5

Smartphone

Answer 5

Smaller version of tablets

Question 6

Smart Device

Answer 6

Device that has the ability to compute

Question 7

Internet Of Things (IOT) Devices

Answer 7

Devices that connect to a network that don’t fit into other categories.

Question 8

Hardware

Answer 8

Parts of the computer that can be picked up, moved around, opened, and
closed

Question 9

Storage

Answer 9

Saving the data for future use

Question 10

Software

Answer 10

Provides the instructions for the hardware

Question 11

Operating System

Answer 11

Provides a method for saving, retrieving, changing, printing, and
transmitting information

Question 12

Application System

Answer 12

Used to create, store, modify, and view information or data

Question 13

Driver

Answer 13

Used to translate commands from the operating system to hardware

Question 14

Firmware

Answer 14

Specialized type of software on a chip

Question 15

Safety Procedures

Answer 15

Personal Safety, Component Safety, Electrical Safety, Chemical Safety,

Question 16

personal saftey

Answer 16

Trip hazard avoidance
▪ Proper lifting techniques
▪ Safety gear usage

Question 17

Trip hazard

Answer 17

occurs when there is an object where people walk

Question 18

Component Safety

Answer 18

Actions taken to prevent damage to components

Question 19

Electrostatic discharge occurs

Answer 19

occurs when electrons rush from the
body to a component

Question 20

Electrostatic discharge prevention

Answer 20

Antistatic bag
ESD wrist strap
ESD mat

Question 21

Electrical Safety steps

Answer 21

shut down and unplug

Question 22

Chemical Safety

Answer 22

Chemical safety includes proper handling and disposal of hazardous
materials and chemicals, use MSDS

Question 23

What does MSDS stand for?

Answer 23

Manufacturer Safety Data Sheet

Question 24

Troubleshooting Methodology

Answer 24

Identify the problem
▪ Establish a theory of probable cause
▪ Test the theory to determine the cause
● If the theory is not confirmed, re-establish a new theory
▪ Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the
solution
▪ Verify full system functionality
▪ Document the findings, actions, and outcomes

Question 25

what is likely on the front of a basic computer tower and what are they used for

Answer 25

cd or dvd drive that allows you toi read and write cds.
power button sends a signal to your motherboard to turn on,
memory card reader,
audio jack (input and output)- for headphones or microphone 3 super speed USB.
3 super speed USB style connector, for a mouse keyboard webcam
usbc which is also a super speed usb but in a smaller form factor

Question 26

what is likely on the back of a basic computer tower and what are they used for

Answer 26

cooling fan- blowing hot air out of the computer
audio jacks- output only for 5.1 surround sound
display port
HDMI style connector for monitor or display
super speed usb style jacks - usb3 5 gigabytes per second
regular style usb
network jack RJ45 style connoctor - ethernet access
expansion cards
2 graphic cards one with 3 display port one with 1 with hdmi
powersupply

Question 27

what does usb stand for

Answer 27

universal serial bus

Question 28

Serial cables

Answer 28

came before USB and USB was designed to replace. they used either a DB9 or DB20 connector. it sent 1’s and 0’s in a straight line only sending one bit at a time. the fastest they can be is 115 kilobits per second.