Computer Hardware Maintenance Quiz

Dissipates static electricity to prevent damage to computer components.

Attaching the ESD strap's alligator clip to the computer case.

Power supply, motherboard, expansion cards, and drives are inside the computer case.

Cables carry power or data between computer components.

The process of opening a computer case to access the internal components.

Tools used to diagnose and fix computer hardware problems.

Used to remove dust from computer components.

Used to organize computer cables.

Helps see inside computer cases.

Checks for safe AC outlet grounding.

Used to check network cables for functionality.

Used for testing network ports.

Protect components from static electricity damage.

The main motherboard power connector in early ATX systems.

The main motherboard power connector in modern ATX systems.

Auxiliary motherboard connector for extra 12V power to the processor.

Auxiliary motherboard connector for extra 12V power to the processor, offering more power than the 4-pin.

Used for older IDE drives, some newer SATA drives, and video card power.

A power supply that follows the ATX standard.

Power connectors for SATA devices.

Power connectors for graphics cards.

A tool used to check the output of a power supply's connectors, ensuring they provide the correct voltage.

A versatile tool that can measure various electrical characteristics like voltage, current, resistance, and continuity. Useful for troubleshooting computer components.

Checks if there is a continuous path for electricity to flow through a cable or fuse. Useful for detecting breaks or faults.

Using a multimeter to check the voltage output of a power supply connector or other component.

A storage device used to store the operating system, applications, and user data.

A device used to read and write data from CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs.

A general term for a storage device used to store data in a computer.

Standards for size, shape, screw holes, and features that ensure compatibility between desktop computer cases, power supplies, and motherboards.

A switch on a power supply that adjusts input voltage.

Component that converts raw power into the various voltages used by the computer.

Cables connecting the power supply unit to the computer's components.

Interconnected specifications for size, shape, mounting holes and features of computer components (Cases, power supplies, and motherboards).

Enclosure that houses computer components (a form factor).

Main circuit board that connects all computer components (a form factor).

Ensuring that computer case, power supply, and motherboard are compatible in size, shape, and features to fit together.

The 8-pin connector provides more power and amps to the processor, supporting demanding needs of faster components.

This connector is responsible for powering the motherboard. It evolved from a 20-pin design to a 24-pin design to accommodate increasing power needs.

The 24-pin connector provides higher voltage levels needed by faster expansion cards, like PCIe.

The 24-pin P1 connector has color-coded wires that connect to specific voltages from the power supply.

This ATX specification introduced the 4-pin auxiliary connector for providing additional 12V power to the processor.

This ATX specification introduced the 24-pin P1 connector to support faster PCIe cards and greater power requirements.

Expansion slots have evolved over time, requiring more power to accommodate faster components like PCIe cards. This led to larger connectors like the 8-pin and the 24-pin P1 connector.