Computer Maintenance Semester 1 2023-24 (1-6)

Front

Which of the following can be used to connect or ground a technician's hand to a computer case in order to dissipate any static electricity? Extractor, multimeter, ESD strap, compressed air

Back

ESD strap

Front

What is the most common pointing device on a laptop?

Back

touch pad

Front

Which motherboard component is used by adapter cards to provide a port or other function not provided by the motherboard?

Back

expansion slot

Front

Which of the following components is NOT typically found on netbook computers? USB port, optical drive, audio port, hard drive

Back

optical drive

Front

Which type of computer case sits upright, has room for several drives, and is often used for servers?

Back

tower case

Front

When examining the inside of a computer, what is the best way to know the purpose of a cable?

Back

Follow the cable from its source to destination.

Front

Which of the following is considered to be the most complex task to perform while working inside a laptop computer?
Options:
replacing memory modules,
adding a mini-PCIe card,
replacing a hard drive,
replacing a broken LCD panel

Back

replacing a broken LCD panel

Front

The wires leading from the front or top of the computer case to the motherboard are known as which of the following?
Options: power connectors, front panel connectors, lead wires, connector wires

Back

front panel connectors

Front

Which of the following is NOT a connector normally found on a front panel header?
CPU fan control, HDD LED, Power SW, Reset SW

Back

CPU fan control

Front

Why is it so important to find out if a laptop is still under warranty before servicing it?

Back

To ensure the warranty will not become void