When a computer is being assembled, which action can be taken to help eliminate cable clutter within a computer case?
Install a modular power supply.
What is the best way to apply thermal compound when reseating a CPU?
Clean the CPU and the base of the heat sink with isopropyl alcohol before applying the thermal compound.
A technician is installing additional memory in a computer. How can the technician guarantee that the memory is correctly aligned?
A notch in the memory module should be aligned with a notch in the memory slot.
What is used to prevent the motherboard from touching metal portions of the computer case?
standoffs
Which statement describes the purpose of an I/O connector plate?
It makes the I/O ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of computer cases.
What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard? (Choose three.)
Antistatic precautions are taken.
The CPU is correctly aligned and placed in the socket.
The CPU heat sink and fan assembly are correctly installed.
Which type of drive is typically installed in a 5.25 inch (13.34 cm) bay?
optical drive
Which type of motherboard expansion slot has four types ranging from x1 to x16 with each type having a different length of expansion slot?
PCIe
A technician is installing a new high-end video adapter card into an expansion slot on a motherboard. What may be needed to operate this video adapter card?
Two 8-pin power connectors
When assembling a PC, how is pin 1 identified on the front panel cables so that it can be aligned properly with pin 1 on the motherboard panel connector?
by a small arrow or notch
A technician has just finished assembling a new computer. When the computer is powered up for the first time, the POST discovers a problem. How does the POST indicate the error?
It issues a number of short beeps.
What is a function of the BIOS?
performs a check on all internal components
A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At which point must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program?
during the POST
What data is stored in the CMOS memory chip?
BIOS settings
What is the purpose of LoJack?
It allows the owner of a device to remotely locate, lock, or delete all files from the device.
Which is a BIOS security feature that can prevent data from being read from a hard drive even if the hard drive is moved to another computer?
drive encryption
What is one purpose of adjusting the clock speed within the BIOS configuration settings?
to allow the computer to run slower and cooler
A technician is assembling a new computer. Which two components are often easier to install before mounting the motherboard in the case? (Choose two.)
CPU
RAM
Which two components are commonly replaced when a computer system with a newer motherboard is being upgraded? (Choose two.)
RAM
CPU
A user reports that every morning when a particular computer is turned on, the configuration settings on that computer have to be reset. What action should be taken to remedy this situation?
Replace the CMOS battery.
What are two reasons for installing a second hard disk drive inside an existing computer? (Choose two.)
to support a RAID array
to store the system swap file
When should a technician use unsigned drivers for newly installed computer hardware?
if the source of the drivers is trusted by the technician
What computer component is often required to allow a single computer to use two monitors simultaneously?
a second video adapter card
A technician notices that half of the memory slots on a motherboard are colored differently from the other half. Which technology is probably implemented on this system?
dual channeling