Quiz: Test Out - Sections 3.1 - 3.8

While running a graphics editing program on your Windows workstation, a screen suddenly pops up with an error message warning. You note the error message, but the only way to continue working is to reboot your system. What is this type of error screen called?

• HVAC

• POST

• BSoD

• SPoD

Which of the following are the MOST likely signs that your computer might need more memory? (Select two.)

• Your hard drive light on the system case is on for long periods of time.

• You receive an exception error when running a software program.

• You system boots, but the display remains blank.

• Your hard drive is constantly operating as you work.

• Your system boots, but the memory count is incorrect.

You have an older computer that has four DDR2 memory slots. Currently, there are two 512-MB memory modules installed. You check the motherboard documentation and find that the system has a 4-GB memory limitation. You want to add more memory to this system. What is the maximum total amount of usable RAM you can have in this system by adding new memory modules (and without replacing the existing memory modules)?

• 2 GB

• 3.5 GB

• 4.5 GB

• 3 GB

• 4 GB

Which of the following statements is true regarding single- and double-sided memory?

• Double-sided RAM always has modules on both sides of the circuit board.

• Single-sided RAM can be organized into two banks.

• Single-sided memory uses half the number of memory modules as double-sided memory of the same capacity.

• Double-sided RAM allows the computer to access all of the memory.

You work as the IT administrator for a small corporate network. One of the company employees needs to add an additional PCI card to the motherboard. When you open the computer, you see that the card that you purchased does not fit due to the card's height. Which of the following is the BEST method for using the newly purchased card?

• Use a riser card to allow the new card to be installed parallel to the motherboard.

• Use a FireWire card to allow the new card to be installed parallel to the motherboard.

• Use a parallel card to allow the new card to be installed parallel to the motherboard.

• Use an expanded case to accommodate the height of the newly purchased card.

What is this external port?

• HDMI

• Thunderbolt

• IEEE 1394

• USB

• VGA

What is this external port?

• HDMI

• Thunderbolt

• IEEE 1394

• USB

• VGA

What is this external port?

• HDMI

• Thunderbolt

• IEEE 1394

• USB

• VGA

What is this external port?

• HDMI

• Thunderbolt

• IEEE 1394

• USB

• VGA

What is this external port?

• HDMI

• Thunderbolt

• IEEE 1394

• USB

• VGA