Cisco Chapter 3 ITE Exams

Which two considerations would be of the greatest importance when building a workstation that will run multiple virtual machines?

• Amount of RAM

• Number of CPU cores

• Water cooling

• Powerful video card

• High-end sound card

Match the RAID technology terms to the description.

• Yes

• No

Which two components are commonly replaced when a computer system with a newer motherboard is being upgraded?

• CPU

• RAM

• Optical drive

• CMOS battery

• Hard disk drive

What are two reasons for installing a second hard disk drive inside an existing computer?

• To support a RAID array

• To store BIOS configuration settings

• To store the system swap file

• To increase CPU speed

• To allow access to a secondary display output

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

• The LED on the front of the computer case flashes a number of times

• It places an error message in the BIOS

• It locks the keyboard

What is a function of the BIOS?

• Enables a computer to connect to a network

• Provides temporary data storage for the CPU

• Performs a check on all internal components

• Provides graphic capabilities for games and applications

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?

• Before the computer is powered on

• During the Windows load process

• During the POST

• After the POST, but before Windows starts to load

How does an inline UPS protect computer equipment against electrical power brownouts and blackouts?

• By grounding excess electrical voltage

• By using a battery to supply a constant level of voltage

• By switching from main power to a standby power source

• By stopping the flow of voltage to the computer

Which condition refers to a reduced voltage level of AC power that lasts for an extended period of time?

• Brownout

• Sag

• Spike

• Surge

How should a technician dispose of an empty inkjet printer cartridge?

• Refill it

• Throw it away

• Follow local regulations for disposal

• Give it back to the customer