Chapter 3 Advanced Computer Hardware: BIOS and CMOS

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What type of cable is commonly used to connect printers or external drives?

Twisted pair cable

Type B cable (correct)

SATA cable

Type A cable

Which port replaces both DVI and VGA for video and graphic connections?

HDMI

Display Port (correct)

DVI

VGA

What is the purpose of the RG-59 cable?

Analogue video (correct)

Satellite TV

CCTV

Internet connectivity

What type of connectors are commonly used for internet, cable TV, and satellite TV?

RG-6 connectors Signup and view all the answers

What is the native resolution typically associated with monitors?

[1920 x 1080] Signup and view all the answers

What does the dot pitch of a monitor refer to?

Distance between pixels Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of steps to install additional fans to help cool the computer?

Mount the fan using predrilled holes, align the fan so it faces the right direction, connect the fan to the power supply or motherboard Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary step when upgrading to a new CPU?

The CPU must fit into the existing CPU socket Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when upgrading to a new CPU in terms of compatibility?

Compatibility with the motherboard chipset Signup and view all the answers

What is an important step when installing storage devices in a computer?

Place the hard drive in the empty drive bay and tighten the screws to secure Signup and view all the answers

Which step is crucial when installing a new motherboard into a computer case?

Insert and secure motherboard into the case Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before disconnecting cables from an old motherboard during an upgrade?

Record how power supply, case fan, and case buttons fit to motherboard Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the BIOS in a computer?

Controls communication between the OS and hardware Signup and view all the answers

Which component stores the motherboard BIOS settings?

CMOS Signup and view all the answers

What security feature ensures that a computer only boots an authorized operating system?

Secure boot Signup and view all the answers

What does a surge protector protect against?

Power surges and spikes Signup and view all the answers

Which CPU architecture involves executing a broad set of instructions with fewer steps per operation?

Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC) Signup and view all the answers

What type of RAID provides fault tolerance by storing checksums?

Parity Signup and view all the answers

Which CPU operation enhancer allows a single CPU to perform as though there were two CPUs?

Hyper-threading Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a voltage selector switch in a power supply unit?

Sets input voltage to 110V/115V or 220V/230V Signup and view all the answers

Case fan, CPU fan, and CPU heat sink are examples of what?

CPU cooling mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

What kind of data distribution does striping in RAID involve?

Distributing data across multiple drives to increase performance. Signup and view all the answers