Deck 2: Working Inside a Computer

Question 1

Which of the following is true about installing the motherboard and connecting power?

A) there are typically three screw sets that hold the motherboard to the case
B) you can use an adapter to convert two 6-pin connectors to a PCIe connector
C) the P1 connector is used for PCIe devices
D) a 4-pin power cord supplies supplemental power to the processor

Answer 1

D

Question 2

If your computer is in a dirty, dusty environment, what tool should you use periodically to prevent overheating?

A) all-purpose cleaner
B) chip extractor
C) compressed air
D) wet cloth

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The motherboard sits on elevated screw holes or spacers to keep it from touching the case.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Under what circumstance is a liquid cooling system most likely used?

A) overclocking
B) dual-core processing
C) multiple hard disks installed
D) onboard graphics controller

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a good practice when working inside a computer case?

A) be sure to hold expansion cards by the edge connectors
B) remove loose jewelry
C) don't touch a microchip with a magnetized screwdriver
D) don't touch the inside of a computer that is turned on

Question 6

What determines the physical size of a power supply and the placement of screw holes?

A) wattage rating
B) manufacturer
C) form factor
D) number of connectors

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a typical connector found on the front panel header?

A) Power SW
B) HDD LED
C) SATA controller
D) Power LED+

Question 8

What do you call a connector on a motherboard that consists of pins that stick up from the board?

A) jumper
B) socket
C) pin array
D) header

Question 9

What is placed between the bottom of the cooler heat sink and the top of the processor that makes an airtight connection between the fan and processor?

A) fan shield
B) metal fins
C) high-density oil
D) thermal compound

Question 10

Which material is a cooler that sits atop the CPU most likely made of?

A) brass
B) copper
C) steel
D) lead

Question 11

Which of the following can be described as round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the bottom of the case?

A) header
B) standoff
C) insulator
D) elevator

Question 12

Which of the following is the second step in opening the case of a working computer?

A) press and hold down the power button for a moment
B) back up important data
C) power down the system and unplug it
D) open the case cover

Question 13

Immediately after you unplug the computer from the power outlet, you're safe to begin working inside the case.

Question 14

Which of the following represents the correct order in which you should install components into the case after disassembling a computer?

A) power supply, drives, motherboard, cards
B) drives, motherboard, cards, power supply
C) cards, motherboard, power supply, drives
D) motherboard, drives, cards, power supply

Question 15

A board with PCIe slots might have a 4-pin Molex power connector to provide additional power to some types of PCIe boards.

Question 16

Along with the processor, what other device is the highest heat producer in the system?

A) BIOS chip
B) video card
C) disk controller
D) riser card

Question 17

A system always needs the 4-pin auxiliary power connector, and sometimes needs the P1 connector as well.

Question 18

When disassembling a computer, it's okay to stack circuit boards on top of each other as long as you follow ESD protection rules.

Question 19

To what should you normally clip the ground bracelet before you work inside the computer case?

A) the grounding plug on the power cord
B) an AC outlet
C) the side of the computer case
D) the top of the power supply

Question 20

Which of the following is the Intel maximum degree limit for processors?

A) 185 F
B) 155 C
C) 90 F
D) 32 C

Question 21

While working inside the computer, you should clip a ____________ bracelet to the computer case.

Question 22

After you unplug the computer, you should press the ___________ button for about three seconds.

Question 23

Why are motherboards installed in the case using spacers?

Question 24

Which of the following is true about fans in the computer system?

A) they are not found in the power supply case
B) larger fans tend to run quieter
C) they're usually not needed if your room is cool enough
D) they always run at a fixed speed

Question 25

What should you do to dissipate any charge between you and the computer?

Question 26

What is the result of using a 3-pin fan connector on a 4-pin header on the motherboard?

A) the fan will not operate at all
B) the fan runs at half speed
C) the fan speed cannot be controlled
D) you will not be able to connect the fan connector

Question 27

How does liquid cooling work?

Question 28

What is the first step you should perform before working inside the case of a working computer?

Question 29

List and describe three front panel connectors you will likely see going from the front panel to the motherboard.

Question 30

The front _____________ connectors lead from the front of the computer case to the motherboard.

Question 31

If you touch an ungrounded component, you could damage it with __________ electricity.

Question 32

Which of the following is a consideration when purchasing a power supply with the correct wattage?

A) DIMMs draw the most power
B) motherboards with CPU tend to draw about the same as a SATA drive
C) fans draw as much power as a video card
D) the power supply should be rated 30% higher than your needs

Question 33

What are two major points you should keep in mind when selecting the correct wattage capacity for a power supply?

Question 34

Describe the processor cooler and its components.

Question 35

What should you do before disconnecting the wires leading from the front of the computer case to the motherboard if you don't have the motherboard manual handy?

Question 36

A _____________________ uses fins that draw heat away from the processor.

Question 37

What should you do after you unplug the computer to be sure the power supply is completely drained?

Question 38

Which technology may require that you purchase a power supply that specifically supports that technology?

A) SLI
B) PCI
C) DIMM
D) USB

Question 39

What does a small triangle embedded on a connector signify?

A) use caution when using the connector
B) the wire nearest the triangle is pin 1
C) the pin near the triangle should be matched with a circular pin
D) the connector is optional and need not be attached

Question 40

What are three tips you should keep in mind before beginning work inside a computer case?