CT Review 2023 DEcember

You want to build a computer that can stand upright on a desk and takes up the least amount of space possible. Which case type should you select

• ATX  mid-tower

• Micro-ATX slim tower

• Mini-ITX tower

• HTCP

Which of the following motherboard form factors BEST allows for low-consumption power supplies?

• EATX

• Mini-ITX

• microATX

• NLX

You are building a new computer from both new and used parts. The video card is a PLCIe video card that requires an 8-pin power connector, however, your power supply doesn't have an 8-pin PCIe power connector. Which solution would be the least expensive option for your system?

• Connect the 8-pin processor cable to the video card

• Use an adapter cable to connect two 4-pin Molex connectors to the 8-pin PCIe connector

• Purchase a new power supply with the necessary connector

• Purchase a new video card that does not require a power connector

Which of the following statements are true regarding power supply wattage? (Select TWO)

• The wattage requirement for each individual circuit uses formula W = V x A

• The watt rating indicates how much power can be supplied tyo various devices

• A system's wattage requirement equals the highest wattage requirement for a single individual circuit

• The lower the wattage rating, the more amps a power supply can deliver

You need to replace the power supply in your home desktop computer.

Which of the following specifications are the most likely to affect your power supply choice? (Select THREE)

• Input Voltage

• Type and number of connectors

• Form factor

• Output wattage

You have a laptop with a dual-core processor that has the following characteristics:

• 1024 MB L2 cache

• 125 Watts

• 45nm process size

You want to  upgrade the processor to one that uses less power.

Which of the following would MOST likely identify a processor that uses less power?

• 90 Watts

• 512 MB L2 cache

• 32nm process size

• Single-core processor

When you try to boot your computer, it hangs after POST. When you access the UEF1 setup program, you see that the date is several years behind, and the time is set to 12:01 a.m.

Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this behavior?

• The motherboard battery has failed

• The UEFI firmware is outdated

• The UEFI firmware is corrupt

• A RAM module has become unsealed from its socket

  
  

You have a desktop computer that you want to upgrade. You add several internal components and external components. You realize that you need to ensure that your power supply can support all of the new devices.

Which of the following power supply ratings BEST describes the rating used to determine this?

• Watt rating

• AC voltage rating

• DC voltage rating

• Resistance rating

Which of the following is an adv advantage of purchasing a motherboard with integrated graphics and audio?

• Lower overall system cost

• Faster communication between sound and video devices

• Higher-quality components

• Reduced need for device drivers

After arriving at work, you turn on your computer to begin your day. Instantly, you see smoke and smell a strange odor coming from the computer.

Which of the following would be the MOST important action to take?

• Shut off the system immediately

• Log in and check the Event Viewer

• Call the IT director

• Open the computer case and look for dust buildup