Unit 3 - Advanced Computer Hardware Review

A network administrator is setting up a web server for a small advertising office and is concerned with data availability. The administrator wishes to implement disk fault tolerance using the minimum number of disks required. Which RAID level should the administrator choose?

• RAID 0

• RAID 1

• RAID 5

• RAID 6

What is a characteristic of thin clients?

• They require large amounts of fast RAM.

• They require a network connection to access storage and processor resources.

• They perform all processing tasks internally.

• They are able to run multiple operating systems simultaneously.

What unit is used to measure the amount of resistance to the flow of current in a circuit?

• ohms

• volts

• watts

• amps

Which specialized computer component would be most important for a workstation built for audio and video editing?

• a liquid CPU cooling system

• a high speed wireless adapter

• a specialized video card

• a TV tuner card

Which definition describes the term "overclocking"?

• increasing the speed of the CPU beyond the recommendations of the manufacturer

• modifying the motherboard clocking crystal to increase the timing signals

• replacing slower SDRAM with faster memory

• changing the bus speed of the motherboard to increase the speed of attached adaptors

What indicates that the charge on the CMOS battery could be getting low?

• A beep error code occurs during POST.

• The computer fails to boot.

• The computer time and date are incorrect.

• Performance while accessing files on the hard drive is slow.

Which hardware upgrade would allow the processor in a gaming PC to provide the optimal gaming performance?

• large amounts of fast RAM

• a high capacity external hard drive

• a fast EIDE drive

• liquid cooling

Which term refers to the technique of increasing the speed of a processor from the specified value of its manufacturer?

• overclocking

• hyperthreading

• throttling

• multitasking

What are two settings that can be modified in the BIOS setup program. (Choose two.)

• drive partition size

• enabling and disabling devices

• device drivers

• swap file size

• boot order

A technician accidentally spills a cleaning solution on the floor of the workshop. Where would the technician find instructions on how to properly clean up and dispose of the product?

• the safety data sheet

• the insurance policy of the company

• the local hazardous materials team

• the regulations provided by the local occupational health and safety administration