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Which type of cable is used to connect to a wired Ethernet network?

  • RJ45 (correct)
  • RCA
  • HDMI
  • USB-C
  • What does POST stand for?

  • Post-Operating System Tuning
  • Peripheral Operating System Test
  • Primary Operating System Transfer
  • Power On Self Test (correct)
  • Which device is most commonly used to protect against power surges?

  • UPS
  • Surge protector (correct)
  • Power inverter
  • Circuit breaker
  • What is the primary purpose of a BIOS/UEFI password?

    <p>Secure access to the BIOS settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is used to test the continuity of a network cable?

    <p>Cable tester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a VPN?

    <p>Provide secure remote access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wireless standard operates only on the 5 GHz band?

    <p>802.11a</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Task Manager' allow you to do in Windows?

    <p>Monitor system performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RAM is commonly used in laptops?

    <p>SO-DIMM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data encryption?

    <p>Presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an anti-static wrist strap?

    <p>Protect components from ESD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RAID 1 provide?

    <p>Disk mirroring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connector is commonly used for external hard drives?

    <p>USB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'ping' command test?

    <p>Network connectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'hot-swappable' mean?

    <p>A device can be replaced without shutting down the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    CPU Function

    • The primary function of a CPU is to process instructions.

    RAM Types

    • SO-DIMMs are commonly used in laptops.

    OSI Model Layer for Data Encryption

    • The presentation layer of the OSI model is responsible for data encryption.

    Anti-Static Wrist Strap Purpose

    • The purpose of an anti-static wrist strap is to prevent electric shock and protect components from ESD (electrostatic discharge).

    Checking IP Configuration

    • The command to check the IP configuration of a Windows PC is ipconfig.

    RAID 1 Function

    • RAID 1 provides disk mirroring.

    External Hard Drive Connectors

    • SATA and USB connectors are commonly used for external hard drives.

    USB Port Voltage

    • The standard voltage of a USB port is 5V.

    Virtualization Software

    • VMware is a type of virtualization software.

    Printer Toner Cartridges

    • Laser printers use toner cartridges.

    Ping Command Function

    • The ping command tests network connectivity.

    Storage Device with No Moving Parts

    • An SSD (Solid State Drive) uses flash memory and has no moving parts.

    Hot-Swappable Device

    • A hot-swappable device can be replaced without shutting down the system.

    IPv4 Address Example

    • 192.168.1.1 is an example of an IPv4 address.

    Windows 10 Default File System

    • The default file system for Windows 10 is NTFS.

    Ethernet Network Cable Type

    • RJ45 cables are used to connect to a wired Ethernet network.

    POST Meaning

    • POST stands for Power-On Self-Test.

    Surge Protector Device

    • A surge protector is a common device used to protect against power surges.

    BIOS/UEFI Password Purpose

    • A BIOS/UEFI password secures access to the BIOS settings and prevents unauthorized software installation.

    Network Cable Continuity Tester

    • A cable tester is used to test the continuity of a network cable.

    VPN Function

    • A VPN's primary function is to provide secure remote access.

    Modern Graphics Card Expansion Slot

    • PCle slots are used for modern graphics cards.

    Blue Screen of Death Cause

    • The "blue screen of death" typically indicates a hardware failure.

    Analog Audio Connector

    • RCA connectors are used for analog audio.

    Disk Defragmentation Purpose

    • Disk defragmentation optimizes file storage on the disk.

    Component Cooled by Heat Sink

    • The CPU is cooled by a heat sink.

    5 GHz Wireless Standard

    • 802.11a is a wireless standard that operates only on the 5 GHz band.

    Task Manager Function

    • Task Manager allows you to monitor system performance in Windows.

    Viewing Hidden Files in Linux

    • The command ls -a is used to view hidden files in Linux.

    Thermal Paste Purpose

    • Thermal paste improves heat transfer between the CPU and its cooler.

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    Test your knowledge on essential computer hardware and networking concepts. This quiz covers topics such as CPU functions, RAM types, the OSI model, and virtualization software. Perfect for students and professionals looking to refresh their understanding of computer systems.

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