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    Chapter 3 Exam Answers

    1. Which two components are commonly replaced when a computer system with a
    newer motherboard is being upgraded? (Choose two.)
     RAM
     hard disk drive
     CPU
     optical drive
     CMOS battery
     adapter card
    2. What are two reasons for installing a second hard disk drive inside an existing
    computer? (Choose two.)
     to increase storage space
     to store BIOS configuration settings
     to store the system swap file
     to increase CPU speed
     to allow access to a secondary display output

    3. A technician has just finished assembling a new computer. When the computer is
    powered up for the first time, the POST discovers a problem. How does the POST
    indicate the error?
     It issues a number of short beeps.
     The LED on the front of the computer case flashes a number of times.
     It places an error message in the BIOS.
     It locks the keyboard.

    4. What is a function of the BIOS?


     enables a computer to connect to a network
     provides temporary data storage for the CPU
     performs a check on all internal components
     provides graphic capabilities for games and applications

    5. A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At
    which point must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program?
     before the computer is powered on
     during the Windows load process
     during the POST
     after the POST, but before Windows starts to load
    6. Which type of interface was originally developed for high-definition televisions and
    is also popular to use with computers to connect audio and video devices?
     FireWire
     DVI
     HDMI
     USB
     VGA

    7. What is indicated by the contrast ratio of a monitor?


     the difference in the intensity of light between the brightest white and darkest black that can be
    displayed
     how often the picture image is refreshed
     the total number of pixels that make up the picture
     the ratio of the horizontal and vertical viewing areas of the monitor

    8. Which is a BIOS security feature that can prevent data from being read from a
    hard drive even if the hard drive is moved to another computer?
     drive encryption
     RAID
     secure boot
     BIOS passwords

    9. What data is stored in the CMOS memory chip?


     BIOS settings
     Windows configuration settings
     user login information
     device driver

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