1, 2, 8 & 9
Most types of random access memory are considered volatile and do not require a
constant flow of electricity to preserve its contents. (Ch. 1) - ANSW False
Before you begin to clean the inside of a PC case, it is important to take precaution and
complete what critical first step? (Ch. 1) - ANSW Disconnect the power cord
Which data cable uses four or six pins and is commonly used for connecting portable
devices, such as camcorders? (Ch. 1) - ANSW IEEE 1394
Which of the following accurately describes how to clean an LCD panel? (Ch. 1) -
ANSW Use a lint free cloth with water
A PC power supply adjusts the 110-volt AC, found in your office or home, to the various
alternating current levels required by a PC. (Ch. 1) - ANSW False
What type of storage media does a digital video camera utilize to store frames? (Ch. 1)
- ANSW Digital Card
You have just received a new laptop computer to enhance your company's digital
security. You have just noticed a recessed small glass device adjacent to the touch pad.
What is the most likely function of this new device? (Ch. 1) - ANSW Fingerprint
Scanner
Which controller type transfers data bits over multiple lines in parallel? (Ch. 1) - ANSW
PATA controller
The rectangular connector that is found on every Standard USB connector is identified
by what official name? (Ch. 1) - ANSW USB-A
Which type of connector was developed to simplify the connection of peripheral devices
to a PC? (Ch. 1) - ANSW Universal Serial Bus
Which of these PC components is NOT considered a peripheral device? (Ch. 1) -
ANSW Sound Adapter
Which component is found in modern video adapters to allow the adapter to store
images for the display? (Ch. 1) - ANSW RAM
Which of the following PC hardware components encompasses a set of circuits to
transfer data from one part of the computer to another? (Ch. 1) - ANSW System Board
, Which type of memory is erasable by exposing it to an electrical charge? (Ch. 1) -
ANSW EEPOM
Which is a common storage device that uses lasers to produce light to store data on
devices such as DVDs and Blu-Ray disks? (Ch. 1) - ANSW Optical Drive
ESD is the discharge of static electricity between two conductors of different potential?
(Ch. 1) - ANSW True
Which type of computer monitor utilizes two sheets of polarizing material to encompass
a liquid crystal solution? (Ch. 1) - ANSW LCD Panel
Which of the following devices would NOT be considered a communication device and
support the transmission of data between devices? (Ch. 1) - ANSW Ethernet
Which specific type of expansion card slot allows for different physical size slots and
utilizes up to x16 lanes? (Ch. 1) - ANSW PCI Express
Which type of printer uses the same kind of technology found in copy machines? (Ch. 1)
- ANSW laser
Which computer component can be described as a printed circuit that can be inserted
into a system board to add additional functionality to a PC? (Ch. 1) - ANSW expansion
cord
What type of storage device uses flash memory to store data for backup or transfers
between PCs? (Ch. 1) - ANSW USB Drive
Which networking cable connector, compatible with eight-wire twisted pair cable, is the
standard Ethernet connector? (Ch. 1) - ANSW RJ-45
Which of the following video cable connectors has 29 pins and can be directly converted
to HDMI format? (Ch. 1) - ANSW DVI
Which of the following is referred to as the guest operating system when using
virtualization software? (Ch. 1) - ANSW OS running on the virtual machine
Which of the following is not found on a system board? (Ch. 1) - ANSW AC power
connectors
What type of driver does an antivirus agent use to interrupt files that contain viruses?
(Ch. 2) - ANSW filter
Software that is available free of charge, but the software's owner still holds the
copyright is referred to as what type of software? (Ch. 2) - ANSW Freeware