Computer Hardware Components and Configurations, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive review of the key computer hardware components and their configurations. It covers topics such as computer cases, motherboards, power supplies, memory, storage devices, input/output interfaces, and performance considerations for different computing scenarios. Structured as a test with multiple-choice questions and answers, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals preparing for exams or seeking to deepen their understanding of computer hardware. The questions cover a wide range of topics, including the selection of computer components, the function and characteristics of various hardware parts, and the considerations for building specialized computer systems. By studying this document, readers can gain a solid foundation in computer hardware knowledge and be better equipped to make informed decisions when configuring or upgrading computer systems.

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CET Chapter 1 Test
Review(UPDATED)QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1.What are two factors that must be considered when choosing a computer case? (Choose two.) - correct
answer ✔✔-the number of internal drive locations
-the size of the motherboard and the power supply
2.A technician looks at a motherboard and sees a 24-pin connector. What component would connect to
the motherboard through the use of this 24-pin connector? - correct answer ✔✔-power supply
3.What electrical unit refers to the number of electrons moving through a circuit per second? - correct
answer ✔✔current
4. What characteristic of electricity is expressed in watts? - correct answer ✔✔-the work required to
move electrons through a circuit multiplied by the number of electrons flowing through a circuit per
second
5. Which type of memory is primarily used as cache memory? - correct answer ✔✔SRAM
6. Refer to the exhibit. Which type of adapter is shown? - correct answer ✔✔network interface
7. Which component controls the communications and interactions between the CPU and other
components on the motherboard? - correct answer ✔✔chipset
8. Which two activities are normally controlled by the Northbridge part of the chipset? (Choose two.) -
correct answer ✔✔access to the RAM
access to the video card
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CET Chapter 1 Test

Review(UPDATED)QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS

1.What are two factors that must be considered when choosing a computer case? (Choose two.) - correct answer ✔✔-the number of internal drive locations -the size of the motherboard and the power supply 2.A technician looks at a motherboard and sees a 24-pin connector. What component would connect to the motherboard through the use of this 24-pin connector? - correct answer ✔✔-power supply 3.What electrical unit refers to the number of electrons moving through a circuit per second? - correct answer ✔✔current

  1. What characteristic of electricity is expressed in watts? - correct answer ✔✔-the work required to move electrons through a circuit multiplied by the number of electrons flowing through a circuit per second
  2. Which type of memory is primarily used as cache memory? - correct answer ✔✔SRAM
  3. Refer to the exhibit. Which type of adapter is shown? - correct answer ✔✔network interface
  4. Which component controls the communications and interactions between the CPU and other components on the motherboard? - correct answer ✔✔chipset
  5. Which two activities are normally controlled by the Northbridge part of the chipset? (Choose two.) - correct answer ✔✔access to the RAM access to the video card
  1. Which unit of measurement is used to indicate the hard drive speed? - correct answer ✔✔revolutions per minute
  2. Which type of interface was originally developed for high-definition televisions and is also popular to use with computers to connect audio and video devices? - correct answer ✔✔HDMI
  3. Which two devices are considered input devices? (Choose two.) - correct answer ✔✔-biometric authentication device -digital camera
  4. What is indicated by the contrast ratio of a monitor? - correct answer ✔✔the difference in the intensity of light between the brightest white and darkest black that can be displayed
  5. What type of connector can be used to connect an internal hard drive to the motherboard? - correct answer ✔✔SATA
  6. Which two factors must be considered when replacing old RAM modules in a PC? (Choose two.) - correct answer ✔✔-The new RAM must be compatible with the motherboard. -The speed of the new RAM must be supported by the chipset.
  7. Which term is used to define the wires on a motherboard that move data from one part of a computer to another? - correct answer ✔✔bus
  8. When a new PC is being built, which component has the most influence when selecting the case and power supply? - correct answer ✔✔motherboard
  9. What is the function of the power supply? - correct answer ✔✔to convert AC power into a lower voltage DC power
  10. Which two considerations would be of the greatest importance when building a workstation that will run multiple virtual machines? (Choose two.) - correct answer ✔✔-amount of RAM -number of CPU cores

25.Match the ports or cables with their descriptions. (Not all options are used.) - correct answer ✔✔PS

  • connects a keyboard mouse to computer HDMI - multimedia interface intially developed for TVs DONT USE - Conector for audio and video VGA -connector for analog video BNC - connector for coaxial cables Thunderbolt - connects to devices using the MiniDisplayPort adapter