A+ Guide Chapter 1: Computer Parts and Tools

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Which type of drive cable is used to connect most hard drives in modern computers?

Floppy drive cable

Serial ATA (SATA) cable (correct)

Parallel ATA (PATA) cable

Molex power cable

What is the purpose of a transformer in an electrical circuit?

To increase the voltage and decrease the current (correct)

To convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)

To provide grounding protection against electrical shocks

To rectify the alternating current (AC) to a constant voltage

If a short circuit occurs in an electrical device, what is the purpose of the grounded neutral line?

To provide a low-resistance path for the electricity to flow back to the power station (correct)

To convert the alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)

To prevent a sudden increase in temperature due to the increased current flow

To increase the voltage and decrease the current

What is the purpose of the floppy drive cable in a computer system?

To connect a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a rectifier in an electrical circuit?

To convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of drive interface is used to connect modern hard drives to the motherboard and power supply?

Serial ATA (SATA) Signup and view all the answers

What type of cable or cover should be used if a cable needs to be run across a path where people walk or sit?

Cable or cord cover Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for protecting against electrostatic discharge (ESD) when working with computer components?

Working on a carpeted floor Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

To explain how to properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following units is NOT used to measure properties of electricity?

Gigabytes (GB) Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of drive cable is used to connect most hard drives in modern computers?

What is the purpose of a transformer in an electrical circuit?

If a short circuit occurs in an electrical device, what is the purpose of the grounded neutral line?

What is the purpose of the floppy drive cable in a computer system?

What is the primary purpose of a rectifier in an electrical circuit?

Which type of drive interface is used to connect modern hard drives to the motherboard and power supply?

What type of cable or cover should be used if a cable needs to be run across a path where people walk or sit?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for protecting against electrostatic discharge (ESD) when working with computer components?

What is the primary purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

Which of the following units is NOT used to measure properties of electricity?

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