Jeopardy CST8208 Final Review - Part 3
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What is the first step in the troubleshooting procedure where beep codes and error messages can assist you?

  • Document findings
  • Identify the problem (correct)
  • Verify functionality
  • Test the theory
  • What should be done if you suspect you’ll have to make changes to a client's system?

  • Reinstall the operating system
  • Proceed without backups
  • Upgrade system components
  • Make a backup (correct)
  • In which step of the troubleshooting process might you temporarily swap out hardware with test components?

  • Test the theory (correct)
  • Identify the problem
  • Verify functionality
  • Implement solution
  • What should be done after implementing a solution in the troubleshooting process?

    <p>Verify functionality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the sixth step of the troubleshooting process?

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

    What indicates the location of pin 1 on a CPU socket in lab systems?

    <p>A gold triangle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of CPU socket that features pins in the socket rather than on the processor?

    <p>LGA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature allows many Intel desktop processors to appear as if they have twice as many cores?

    <p>Hyper-Threading (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which expansion bus is the most common internal expansion bus used in today’s PCs?

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

    What is the width of a standard server rack?

    <p>19 inches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a server with no connected monitor?

    <p>Headless (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the fault tolerant power supplies often found in servers?

    <p>Redundant Power Supplies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pins does the main power connector for a server motherboard have?

    <p>24 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory is not necessarily required in servers but can be used?

    <p>ECC (Error Correcting Code) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which processor line is most common in server-class Intel processors?

    <p>Xeon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shortest PCI Express slot used in modern motherboards described as?

    <p>x1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to the efficient modular rack-mounted enclosure used in servers?

    <p>Blade server enclosure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ECC memory in servers?

    <p>To correct errors in data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which expansion slot allows backward compatibility with traditional PCI cards?

    <p>PCI-X (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of server is typically described as having no connected monitor?

    <p>Headless server (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which power feature is commonly utilized in server environments to ensure fault tolerance?

    <p>Redundant power supplies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the data transfer method of PCI Express?

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

    What is the height of a 5 U server chassis?

    <p>8.75 inches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of applying thermal compound between the CPU and the CPU heatsink?

    <p>To enhance heat dissipation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic best describes the LGA type of CPU socket?

    <p>The socket has pins instead of holes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a gold triangle on a CPU socket?

    <p>It shows the location of pin 1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What step in the troubleshooting process involves documenting findings?

    <p>This should be done throughout (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following companies manufactures processors such as Epyc and Ryzen?

    <p>AMD (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature allows Intel desktop processors to appear as if they have double the number of cores?

    <p>Hyper-Threading (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fifth step in the troubleshooting process?

    <p>Verify functionality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of system maintenance, what should be done prior to making any changes to a client's system?

    <p>Create a backup (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Identify the problem

    The first step in troubleshooting, where you use beep codes and error messages to find the issue.

    Backup

    A necessary step if system modifications are anticipated.

    Test the theory

    The third troubleshooting step; involves temporarily swapping hardware components and testing drivers.

    Verify functionality

    The fifth step in troubleshooting; confirm the implemented solution resolved the problem.

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    Document findings

    The final troubleshooting step, but should be done consistently throughout the process.

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    Gold triangle

    Used to identify pin 1 on a CPU socket, on lab systems and others.

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    LGA

    A CPU socket type where pins are in the socket, not the processor.

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    Thermal compound

    A substance applied between a CPU and its heatsink to improve heat transfer.

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    PCI Express

    A serial expansion bus, commonly used in today's PCs.

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    PCI-X

    An expansion slot providing backward compatibility with traditional PCI cards.

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    x1 PCIe slot

    The shortest PCIe slot, common in modern motherboards.

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    Plug and Play

    A self-configuration feature on modern expansion buses.

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    19 inches

    The standard width of a server rack.

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    Blade server enclosure

    A modular enclosure for efficient space use in servers.

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    KVM switch

    A device to connect multiple servers to a single monitor, mouse, and keyboard.

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    What is the first step in troubleshooting?

    Identifying the problem by examining beep codes, error messages, and system behavior.

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    What should you do before making system changes?

    Create a backup to protect your data in case of an error.

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    What is the third step in troubleshooting?

    Testing your theory by temporarily swapping hardware components or using generic drivers.

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    LGA socket

    A CPU socket type where the pins are located on the socket, not the processor.

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    What is thermal compound used for?

    It improves heat transfer between the CPU and the heatsink.

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    Who is Intel's main CPU competitor?

    AMD, which manufacturers processors like Epyc and Ryzen.

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    What is Hyper-Threading?

    A feature in Intel desktop processors that makes the operating system think there are twice as many cores as there actually are.

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    What is a gold triangle used for?

    It indicates the location of pin 1 on a CPU socket.

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    What is the most common expansion bus used in today's PCs?

    PCI Express (PCIe) is a serial expansion bus that transmits data in a serial format, offering high speed and flexibility. It is the dominant internal expansion bus in modern PCs.

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    What is PCI?

    PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is a parallel bus used in older PCs. It transferred data in a parallel format, but is being replaced by PCIe, making it less common in newer systems.

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    What is PCI-X?

    PCI-X is backward compatible with traditional PCI cards, allowing for seamless integration of older components on newer motherboards.

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    What is the shortest PCIe slot?

    A x1 PCIe slot is the smallest PCIe slot used on modern motherboards, designed for devices with low bandwidth requirements.

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    What is Plug and Play?

    Plug and Play is a feature found in modern expansion buses that allows devices to automatically configure themselves without manual intervention.

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    What is the standard width of a server rack?

    The standard width of a server rack is 19 inches. This specific size ensures compatibility with industry standard equipment and allows for seamless rack mounting.

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    What is ECC memory?

    ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory is a type of RAM that includes built-in error detection and correction capabilities. It is often used in servers to ensure data integrity, especially in mission-critical operations.

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    Study Notes

    Jeopardy CST8208 Final Review - Part 3

    • The review covers troubleshooting procedures, CPU and socket components, expansion buses, server components, and memory types.
    • A tiered point system is present, incrementing in 10 point intervals
    • The format is question-and-answer based

    Troubleshooting Procedure

    • The first step in troubleshooting involves identifying the problem.
    • Beep codes and error messages might be helpful when identifying issues.

    CPU and Sockets

    • Pin 1 location on a CPU socket is marked by a gold triangle.
    • LGA (Land Grid Array) sockets have pins in the socket, not the processor.

    Expansion Buses

    • PCI Express (PCIe) is a serial expansion bus common in today's PCs.
    • PCI is a parallel 32-bit bus, gradually being discontinued.
    • PCI-X is the only expansion slot providing backward compatibility with older PCI cards.
    • x1 is the shortest PCIe slot type.

    Server Components

    • 19 inches is the standard width of a server rack.
    • A 5U server chassis is 8.75 inches tall.
    • A server motherboard's main power connector has 24 pins, matching the ATX standard.
    • Xeon is a popular server-class Intel processor line.
    • A headless server lacks a connected monitor.

    Memory Types

    • ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory corrects errors.
    • Buffered/Registered memory is another type.
    • Blade server enclosures are modular rack-mounted units for space-efficient server storage.
    • KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switches enable connecting multiple servers to one keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
    • Redundant power supplies are fault-tolerant power units often present in servers.
    • Audio adapter capabilities are frequently integrated into desktop PCs but less common in server motherboards.

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