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What is the best practice when working inside a computer?
What is the best practice when working inside a computer?
What should you do even after unplugging from the power source due to capacitors in some components?
What should you do even after unplugging from the power source due to capacitors in some components?
What type of power do computer motherboards and components commonly use?
What type of power do computer motherboards and components commonly use?
Why is it important not to connect yourself to any part of the electrical ground system?
Why is it important not to connect yourself to any part of the electrical ground system?
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What is the recommended approach to determine the proper size of a power supply for your system?
What is the recommended approach to determine the proper size of a power supply for your system?
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Why might it be beneficial to double the calculated wattage when selecting a power supply?
Why might it be beneficial to double the calculated wattage when selecting a power supply?
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When might it be necessary to manually calculate the wattage needed for a power supply?
When might it be necessary to manually calculate the wattage needed for a power supply?
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What information can be found in the documentation of a discrete video card that helps in selecting an appropriate power supply?
What information can be found in the documentation of a discrete video card that helps in selecting an appropriate power supply?
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What component inside a computer system converts AC power to DC power?
What component inside a computer system converts AC power to DC power?
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What is the rate of electrons passing by a particular point in one second known as?
What is the rate of electrons passing by a particular point in one second known as?
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What is the measurement used to quantify the force pushing electrons through a wire?
What is the measurement used to quantify the force pushing electrons through a wire?
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In terms of power supplies, what is a watt used to measure?
In terms of power supplies, what is a watt used to measure?
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Which type of current constantly alternates direction?
Which type of current constantly alternates direction?
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What is the frequency of alternating current commonly found in the US and Canada?
What is the frequency of alternating current commonly found in the US and Canada?
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What happens if you plug a manually switched 120 volt power supply into a 230 volt source?
What happens if you plug a manually switched 120 volt power supply into a 230 volt source?
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What should you set the switch on the back of the power supply to before reconnecting the power?
What should you set the switch on the back of the power supply to before reconnecting the power?
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What is a characteristic of direct voltage mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of direct voltage mentioned in the text?
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Which components inside the system are commonly associated with higher voltages?
Which components inside the system are commonly associated with higher voltages?
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What is the Standby voltage used for in a computer system?
What is the Standby voltage used for in a computer system?
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What type of voltage might some older components on a system require?
What type of voltage might some older components on a system require?
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What does the 24-pin connector provide to the motherboard?
What does the 24-pin connector provide to the motherboard?
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What happens if you plug in a 24-pin connector to an older motherboard?
What happens if you plug in a 24-pin connector to an older motherboard?
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How can you remove the power connector from the motherboard?
How can you remove the power connector from the motherboard?
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In a data center or with servers, how are the loads distributed between multiple power supplies when both are plugged in?
In a data center or with servers, how are the loads distributed between multiple power supplies when both are plugged in?
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What does hot-swappable mean in relation to power supplies?
What does hot-swappable mean in relation to power supplies?
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How do modular power supplies differ from non-modular ones?
How do modular power supplies differ from non-modular ones?
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What is one advantage of having a completely modular power supply in your system?
What is one advantage of having a completely modular power supply in your system?
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How would you typically size a power supply for a system?
How would you typically size a power supply for a system?
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What happens if you purchase a high-wattage power supply compared to what's needed for your system?
What happens if you purchase a high-wattage power supply compared to what's needed for your system?
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'Hot-swappable' refers to:
'Hot-swappable' refers to:
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'Modular' power supplies allow you to:
'Modular' power supplies allow you to:
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'Balancing the maximum capacity of a power supply with how much power you’re going to need' is important because:
'Balancing the maximum capacity of a power supply with how much power you’re going to need' is important because:
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What do the fixed wires of a hybrid version of a fixed and modular power supply do?
What do the fixed wires of a hybrid version of a fixed and modular power supply do?
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Test your knowledge on power supplies, voltage settings, and converting AC to DC. Learn about setting the correct voltage, converting to multiple DC voltages, and powering different components on a motherboard.
