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?

<p>RG-6 connectors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the native resolution typically associated with monitors?

<p>[1920 x 1080] (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the dot pitch of a monitor refer to?

<p>Distance between pixels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mount the fan using predrilled holes, align the fan so it faces the right direction, connect the fan to the power supply or motherboard (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The CPU must fit into the existing CPU socket (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Compatibility with the motherboard chipset (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Place the hard drive in the empty drive bay and tighten the screws to secure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Insert and secure motherboard into the case (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Record how power supply, case fan, and case buttons fit to motherboard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Controls communication between the OS and hardware (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component stores the motherboard BIOS settings?

<p>CMOS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Secure boot (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a surge protector protect against?

<p>Power surges and spikes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of RAID provides fault tolerance by storing checksums?

<p>Parity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hyper-threading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sets input voltage to 110V/115V or 220V/230V (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p><strong>CPU cooling mechanisms</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of data distribution does striping in RAID involve?

<p>Distributing data across multiple drives to increase performance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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