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Which type of drive cable is used to connect most hard drives in modern computers?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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)?
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?
Which of the following units is NOT used to measure properties of electricity?
