PC Final Review Sem 1

A clicking noise coming from a system could indicate that a hard drive is failing.

• T

• F

A Molex connector supplies +3.3V, +5V, and -12V voltages.

• T

• F

A missing standoff could create what potential problem?

• a short on the motherboard

• the computer boots, but can't connect to the network

• data is deleted from the hard drive

• you see lines on the video monitor

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

• press Pause so you can see the screen output

• press Ctrl+Print Screen to print the screen output

• press Esc as soon as you see the blue screen

If you see an error message that reads "Processor thermal trip error", what is the likely problem?

• the power supply is inadequate

• the processor has overheated

• the processor has failed

• a memory module might be bad

What is an auto-switching AC adapter?

• an adapter that can switch between line power and battery power

• an adapter that switches between two PCs

• an adapter that can use 110V or 220V AC power

• an adapter that can switch between AC or DC

You decide to add three new hard drives to your computer so that you can increase the amount of storage on it. When you install the hard drives, you find enough SATA connections on the motherboard, but it is short one SATA power connector. What is the easiest way to add a SATA power connector to the system?

• Purchase a new power supply.

• Use a Molex to SATA power adapter.

• Use the Molex connector.

• You will not be able to add the SATA hard drive.

Sara works in the IT department for a large retail store. She has been testing a theory about why an error message keeps popping up on a coworker’s computer when he tries to start Windows. She has hit a wall and doesn’t know where to look next. Sara feels very frustrated with the problem. What should Sara do to help work out the solution?

• Write down everything.

• Take a break and come back later.

• Don’t assume the worst.

• Divide and conquer.

While you are working on your computer, it shuts down unexpectedly, and you detect a burning smell. When you remove the case cover, you notice a distended capacitor. What can you do to fix this problem?

• Replace the motherboard.

• Replace the CMOS battery.

• Replace the power supply.

• Reseat the RAM.

If you suspect your system is overheating, how can you determine the CPU temperature?

• in Windows, go to System Information

• the CPU has a temperature display screen

• press a room thermometer on the top of the CPU

• go into UEFI/BIOS setup and find the temperature monitors for the system