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1
Q

you have determined that several PC’s network need to have the BIOS updated. Which changes to your PC would most likely require that you flash a PC’s BIOS afterward

A

upgrading CPU

2
Q

A user reports that he’s having problems with his monitor. he explains that LCD is no longer spreading the light over the entire area of the laptop’s LCD screen. Which component of the LCD is most likely causing this problem?

A

Diffuser

3
Q

Gab has a PC with 2 DVI ports and wants to connect it to an HDMI display. Whats the easiest solution. ?

A

Purchase a DVI to HDMI cable or adaptor

4
Q

Gab works in Europe. She has a laptop with a standard VGA port that she uses for presentations at client sites. When she gets to the USA, she realizes that the companies she’s presenting for all have have HDMI displays and interfaces. what would you recommend she purchase for her travel bag as the most cost-effective solution?

A

Purchase a VGA to HDMI adapter

5
Q

why would you implement a KVM switch?

A

to reduce device needs in a data centre

6
Q

your company purchases a new USB mice for a server. with statement characterizes this mouse?

A

you can plug it into a PC while the PC is on

7
Q

A user is considering purchasing a printer capable of 1200dpi. What does this indicate?

A

print resolution

8
Q

which printer upgrade option allows a printer to act as a standalone printer on a network ?

A

NIC

9
Q

one of your clients needs to print to multipart forms. Which printer type should you advise your client to consider?

A

LASER

10
Q

What does a dot-matrix printer use to ensure that ink is transferred onto a piece of paper?

A

print head pins

11
Q

which printer type uses a tractor feed?

A

dot matrix

12
Q

which printer uses heat to transfer thermal wax onto paper?

A

thermal

13
Q

you are responsible for performing all routine maintenance on your company’s laser printers. which of the following maintenance tasks would result in the need to reset the page count?

A

installing the maintenance kit

14
Q

you are responsible for performing routine maintenance on your PC’s laser printers. which routine maintenance dos NOT require that you disconnect the laser printer from its power source ?

A

calibrating the printer

15
Q

which statement is true for ATX mobo?

A

An ATX mob can support a max of 7 expansion slots

16
Q

identify the men slot on the mobo

A

good

17
Q

Which component detects both single-bit and multi-bit errors?

A

ECC

18
Q

which hardware component will require the least amount of time to replace?

A

mem module

19
Q

a graphics designer asks you to ensure that her PC supports scalable link interface. Whats the purpose of the SLI tech?

A

it groups 2 video cards together to increase video performance

20
Q

whats the name of the media of a HDD where data is stored?

A

disk platter

21
Q

for which type of device should you use the Safely Remove hardware icon to stop the device’s operation before removing it from the CP?

A

USB flash drive

22
Q

which media types could be used to transport a 1.100MB file?

A

DVD+r and DSS-3

23
Q

you’ve decided to enable overclocking to increase the performance of a PC. On which PC components can you specially enable overclocking ?///

A

processor and system bus

24
Q

you have a mob that includes an LGA 1155 CPU socket. which cpu would NOT be supported with this mobo?

A

core 2 DUO

25
Q

Which cpu socket will not support an AMD opteron CPU?

A

FM1

26
Q

primary purpose of an integrated GPU

A

processing videos and graphics

27
Q

which architecture is used to build CPU sockets

A

PGA

28
Q

which component can you connect to a ZIF socket

A

CPU

29
Q

which tech allows a CPU to execute 2 separate instructions simultaneously

A

hyper-threading

30
Q

gab’s PC includes a HDD that connects to the PC’s mobo by means of a 7-wire cable with a single interface.
which HDD interface is used by gab’s disk drive?

A

Serial ATA

31
Q

which HDD specifications has the fastest theoretical bus speed?

A

IEEE 1394

32
Q

which operating frequency band is used by bluetooth tech?

A

2.4GHZ to 2.85GHz

33
Q

you have purchased a new 20-pin PS to replace one that failed. however, the mobo only has a 24-pin connector. what should you do?

A

plug the 20-pin PS into the mobo, leaving pins

11 12 23 24 on the mobo unconnected

34
Q

you’re an IT technician for a small computer store. you are designing a new gaming PC for a customer. you need to ensure that it provides the capabilities that will be needed by this type of PC. What should be a concern?

A

CPU
SOUND CARD
GRAPHICS CARD

35
Q

what cable connector is used in a 1000 BaseT network

A

RJ45

36
Q

gab has several areas in office where he needs to install cabling. he has coaxial cable on hand, ad he would like to use splitters to connect the different computers and areas. if she runs multiple splitters, which effects should she anticipate ?

A

signal loss
connection speed issues
service quality issues

37
Q

you need to connect 2 PCs for a customer. the customer has not have a network and does not wish to purchase a concentrator, but both computers include functional Ethernet network interface cards with RJ-45 connectors

A

a crossover cable

38
Q

what network topology supports the longest max cable length

A

100baseT

39
Q

installing a network cabling

A

fiber optic cable

40
Q

whats the IP address in the

192.168.0.0 through 192.268.255.255 range reserved for?

A

private networks

41
Q

MAC address

A

letters numbers and —

42
Q

which properties are true regarding IPv6

A

it uses 128bit addresses

it has 340 undecillion available address

43
Q

Gab wants to purchase some software for his apartment from xxxx. After researching company policies, you inform him that he can only make the purchase if it is from a secure site. which port and protocol are qualify as secure?

A

HTTPS

44
Q

FTP POP3 IMAP HTTPS RDP

A

21 110 143 443 3389

45
Q

You administer your company’s 100Base TX Ethernet network. TCP/IP is the networking protocol used on the network. You want the routers on the network to send you notices when they have exceeded specified performance thresholds.

A

SNMP (simple network management protocol)

46
Q

You want to set up a wireless network with data throughput of 54 Mbps. which two wireless specs will provide a data throughput of 54 Mbps?

A
  1. 11a

802. 11g

47
Q

which tech has the shortest max large?

A

Bluetooth 2.0

48
Q

you are an IT technician at your company. the company has two small offices in different cities. The company’s head office contains a DNS and a DHCP server. The branch office does not contain a DHCP server. A user travels frequently btw the HO and the branch office. You are configuring the IP address on this user’s laptop. You are required to ensure that the user is able to connect to the Internet from both offices.

A

cbmb