Computer Hardware Basics 1.8.3 Quiz – Personal Computers Answers
Computer Hardware Basics 1.8.3 Quiz – Personal Computers Answers
The Computer Hardware Basics 1.8.3 Quiz – Personal Computers Answers provide the correct answers to quiz questions focused on the essential components and functions of personal computers. These answers help learners review key topics such as computer hardware components, input and output devices, storage, memory, processors, system units, and the basic operation of a PC. By studying the 1.8.3 Quiz – Personal Computers Answers, learners can strengthen their understanding of computer hardware fundamentals and prepare more confidently for the quiz and related assessments.
1. What is used to prevent the motherboard from touching metal portions of the computer case?
- an I/O shield
- thermal compound
- standoffs
- ZIF sockets
2. Which tool can protect computer components from the effects of ESD?
- antistatic wrist strap
- surge suppressor
- UPS
- SPS
3. What are two safety hazards when dealing with laser printers? (Choose two.)
- high voltage
- hot components
- heavy metals
- proprietary power bricks
- unwieldy card cages
4. What does the “A” in P-A-S-S remind a person to do while using a fire extinguisher?
- Aim the fire extinguisher at the flames.
- Aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire.
- Activate the fire extinguisher.
- Adjust the pressure.
5. Which type of drive is typically installed in a 5.25 inch (13.34 cm) bay?
- hard drive
- optical drive
- flash drive
- SSD
6. Which type of motherboard expansion slot has four types ranging from x1 to x16 with each type having a different length of expansion slot?
- PCIe
- AGP
- SATA
- PCI
7. How is a power supply commonly attached to a tower case?
- restraining strap
- retention bar
- screws
- standoffs
8. A technician is installing an internal HDD. To which motherboard connector will the technician connect the data cable?
- ATX
- PCI
- PWR_SW
- SATA
9. Why is it important to ground both computers and network devices?
- to ensure that the power supply is limited to an output of 110V DC
- to facilitate the flow of current from the power supply to the computer case
- to provide a path of least resistance for stray current
- to ensure that both the power supplied and the power used is in sync with the ground voltage
10. A technician must replace a power supply. Which two features should the technician consider when selecting the replacement? (Choose two.)
- physical size
- wattage
- output voltage less than 3V
- UPS support
- support for eSATA
11. What is a usual feature of the tip of a screwdriver in the toolkit of a PC technician?
- It is mildly magnetic.
- It can be adjusted to fit any type of screw.
- It cannot conduct electricity.
- It can be used to force the CPU out of the socket.
12. What improves the transfer of heat from the CPU to the CPU heatsink?
- thermal paste
- motherboard standoffs
- wrist anti-static strap
- correct positioning of the I/O adapter plate
13. What particular care needs to be taken when installing an optical drive that may not be necessary when installing other types of internal data storage drives?
- ensure that the optical drive is not installed upside down
- ensure that the drive is first placed into a three and a half inch adapter
- test the drive first by connecting the power cable
- secure the drive to the case with mounting screws
14. Which PC component has a 24-pin power connector on the motherboard?
- power supply
- internal SATA drive
- CPU fan
- adapter card
15. Which PC component has a 15-pin power connector?
- power supply
- internal SATA drive
- CPU fan
- adapter card