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

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

What is the most common pointing device on a laptop?

• styllus

• touch pad

• small joystick

• mouse

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

• DIMM slot

• processor

• eSATA

• expansion slot

Which of the following components is NOT typically found on netbook computers?

• USB port

• optical drive

• audio port

• hard drive

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

• desktop case

• all-in-one case

• chassis case

• tower case

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

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

• Check documentation

• Follow the cable from its source to destination

• Look for labels

Which of the following is considered to be the most complex task to perform while working inside a laptop computer?

• replacing memory modules

• adding a mini-PCIe card

• replacing a hard drive

• replacing a broken LCD panel

The wires leading from the front or top of the computer case to the motherboard are known as which of the following?

• power connectors

• front panel connectors

• lead wires

• connector wires

Which of the following is NOT a connector normally found on a front panel header?

• CPU fan control

• HDD LED

• Power SW

• Reset SW

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

• To avoid dealing with a single manufacturer

• To be able to chat with online technical support

• To find out how to get technical support

• To ensure the warranty will not become void