SEC1 LO3 K5 MQF3 Implications of a Computer Upgrade

What is a potential implication of upgrading the operating system on a computer?

• Incompatibility with older software

• Reduced internet speed

• Increased monitor size

• Enhanced sound quality

After upgrading a computer's hardware, what issue might users face with their existing peripherals?

• Incompatibility with new drivers

• Increased power consumption

• Reduced storage capacity

• Decreased processing speed

When upgrading to a new motherboard, what could be a significant challenge?

• Compatibility with the existing RAM

• Decreased overall performance

• Incompatibility with the existing case

• Increased system noise

What is a common implication of upgrading from an HDD to an SSD?

• Faster boot and load times

• Increased weight of the computer

• Decreased data transfer speed

• Reduced system security

What might be required if a user upgrades their graphics card to a more advanced model?

• Installing a new driver

• Downgrading the power supply unit

• Removing other expansion cards

• Reducing the amount of RAM

When replacing a computer's CPU, what additional component might need to be upgraded to ensure compatibility?

• Motherboard

• Optical drive

• Keyboard

• Monitor

A company upgrades its computers from HDDs to SSDs to improve performance. They need to transfer all the existing data from the old drives to the new ones. What is the primary implication of upgrading the computer in this scenario?

• • User re/training

• • Hardware compatibility problems

• • Migration of data

• • Decommissioning of hardware

After installing a new high-performance graphics card, a user finds that their existing power supply unit (PSU) cannot handle the additional power requirements. What is the primary implication of upgrading the computer in this scenario?

• • Hardware compatibility problems

• • Migration of data

• • Software compatibility problems

• • Decommissioning of hardware

A business installs a new accounting software that requires more advanced hardware. The employees need to learn how to use this new software effectively. What is the primary implication of upgrading the computer in this scenario?

• • Software compatibility

• • User re/training

• • Hardware compatibility problems

• • Decommissioning of hardware

An organization replaces its old computers with new models, leading to the removal of outdated systems that are no longer needed. What is the primary implication of upgrading the computer in this scenario?

• • Decommissioning of hardware

• Migration of data

• • Software compatibility problems

• • Hardware compatibility problems