Module 1 Flashcards
Chapter 1
T/F: A tower case conserves space since it can double as a monitor stand.
False
T/F: Hard drives have three connections for cables: one for reading data, one for writing data, and one for power.
False
A DVI port transmits a video signal and is also called a DB-15 port.
False
An Ethernet port has a connector called an RJ-45 to connect to a network cable.
True
Functions that used to be provided by expansion cards are more often found as onboard ports today.
True
Programs and data that are stored on a motherboard are referred to by what term?
Firmware
What is the name for the type of flash memory that is used by mobile devices to store their apps and data?
Solid state device
If you have a PCI Express Version 2 video card, how many pins will the power connector have if the card requires extra power?
8
What acronym is another name for static electricity, which can damage chips and destroy motherboards?
ESD
How many pins are in the power supply connector that is typically used on most motherboards today?
24-pin
What tool can help discover and report computer errors and conflicts that occur when you first turn on a computer and before the operating system is launched?
POST card
A micro-ATX motherboard will fit into a case that follows what minimum standard?
ATX 2.1
What type of port is sometimes used by routers for management and configuration purposes?
DB9 port
What is the most common pointing device on laptops?
A touch pad
What statement about an FRU is true?
A support technician should know how to replace one
What is the component that usually has a dual-voltage selector switch and has cables that connect to the motherboard and drives called?
PSU
Law enforcement agencies sometimes use what type of data to reconstruct a person’s travels?
Geotracking
What component is most likely to be installed in a PC, is considered primary storage, and typically stores the operating system, as well as its applications?
Hard disk drive
Which statement is NOT true regarding motherboards?
Has a heat sink on the PCIe slots
What general-purpose tool can measure characteristics of electricity in a variety of devices?
Multimeter
In a cellular network, each cell is controlled by a tower. What are these towers called?
Base stations
What type of port transmits both digital audio and digital video with a single computer?
HDMI
What audio port connects to an external home theater audio system, providing digital audio output?
S/PDIF
How many pins are used in a parallel port, also known as a LPT port?
25
