Compt Tech Chapter 2

What is a good safety precaution to take when opening a computer case?
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What is a good safety precaution to take when opening a computer case?
Place tape over the case edges that are sharp.
What does "A" in P-A-S-S remind a person to do while using a fire extinguisher?
Aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire.
How is a power supply commonly attached to a tower case?
screws
A technician is replacing a power supply. Which two factors should the technician consider when obtaining the replacement part?
Type of case, wattage
A technician is installing additional memory in a computer. How can the technician guarantee that the memory is correctly alligned?
A notch in the memory module should be aligned with a notch in the memory slot
What is used to prevent the motherboard from touching metal portions of the computer case?
standoffs
Which statement describes the purpose of an I/O connector plate?
It makes the I/O ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of computer cases
What are three important considerations when installing a CPU on a motherboard
Antistatic precautions are taken. The CPU is correctly aligned and placed in the socket. The CPU heat sink and fan assembly are correctly installed.
When a new PC is being built, which component has the most influence when selecting the case and power supply?
motherboard
Which two factors must be considered when replacing an old RAM modules in a PC?
The new RAM must be compatible with the motherboard. The speed of the new RAM must be supported by the chipset.
In which section of the motherboard would a memory module be installed?section CWhich type of motherboard expansion slots sends data one bit at a time over a serial bus?PCIeWhich PC motherboard bus is used to connect the CPU to RAM and other motherboard components?front-sideWhere is buffered memory commonly used?serversA technician has been asked to upgrade a processor and needs to do some research. The computer is just a couple years old. What are two types of processor packages that could be used inside the computer? (Choose two)LGA, PGAA student is looking to add memory in order to speed up a tower computer. Which type of memory module should the student be looking for?DIMMWhich type of drive is typically installed in a 5.25 inch (13.34 cm) bay?optical driveA technician has been asked to order a replacement internal SATA HDD. Between which two form factors will be technician have to choose? (Choose two)2.5 inch, 3.5 inchWhile shopping for a replacement motherboard , a customer decides to also purchase a new mechanical hard drive and asks the technical salesperson for advice. Which storage interface should the salesperson recommend for the motherboard and new drive?SATAWhich type of motherboard expansion slot has four types ranging from x1 to x16 with each type having a different length of expansion slot?PCIeA technician is installing a new high-end video adapter card into an expansion slot on a motherboard. What may be needed to operate this video adapter card?Two 8-pin power connectorsWhich type of expansion slot is shown?PCI x16Which device is shown?media readerWhen assembling a PC, how is pin 1 identified on the front panel cables so that it can be aligned properly with pin 1 on the motherboard panel connector?by a small arrow or notch