Module 6 Flashcards
T/F: A Molex connector supplies +3.3V, +5V, and -12V voltages.
false
T/F: If you see smoke or smell burning, you should immediately open the case to try to identify the component that is causing it.
false
T/F: If you need to recover data off a system that won’t boot, install the drive in a working system.
true
T/F: A clicking noise coming from a system could indicate that a hard drive is failing.
true
T/F: To move a hard drive to another computer for the purposes of accessing the data, you always need to first physically install it in a drive bay.
false
If you suspect your system is overheating, how can you determine the CPU temperature?
go into UEFI/BIOS setup and find the temperature monitors for the system
If you see an error message that reads “Processor thermal trip error”, what is the likely problem?
the processor has overheated
What component of a motherboard is not considered to be a field replaceable unit?
chipset
What Intel socket recommends the use of a liquid cooling system?
LGA2011
What is the most used rail on a power supply?
+12V
When testing a laptop power connector, how close should the voltage measured be to the accepted voltage of the laptop?
+/- 5%
What is an auto-switching AC adapter?
an adapter that can use 110V or 220V AC power
What does a single beep or no beep imply during the startup of a computer?
all POST tests passed
What should you do if the system continually reboots and you can’t read the error message produced on a blue screen?
press F8 as Windows starts up
Why might you disable quick booting features in BIOS when you are troubleshooting a problem?
to see full POST report
If you are trying move a hard drive from a non-working computer to a working computer for the purposes of accessing the data on the drive, what must you have?
you must have an Administrator password before you can access the data on the drive
Three long beeps during the POST sequence on an Intel BIOS are an indication of what type of issue?
keyboard controller problem
Which of the following is NOT a solution to an overheating problem?
remove the covers from empty expansion slots
A PCIe 6/8 pin connector for providing auxiliary power to PCIe cards utilizes what voltage?
+12V
What is an indication that an inadequate power supply is the source of an intermittent problem?
the power supply whines when you first turn on the system
One long and two short beeps when using an Award BIOS is an indication of what issue?
a video problem
A missing standoff could create what potential problem?
a short on the motherboard
If the startup BIOS can’t find a device to use to load the operating system, what error message is likely to appear?
fixed disk error
Which of the following protects your computer from brownouts or sags?
UPS (uninterruptible power supply)
