Keiser University - CET1171CG4 Wk2 Quiz: Hardware and Components

This document presents the solutions to a quiz focusing on computer hardware components and troubleshooting techniques. The quiz covers a range of topics, including BIOS settings, Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology, and field-replaceable units on motherboards. It also addresses DIMM technologies like ECC and SPD, POST sequences and their implications, and power-related issues such as laptop power connectors, voltage tolerances, and the function of UPS systems. Additionally, the quiz explores processor components like the ALU, DRAM, and questions regarding CPU temperature monitoring, and the transfer rates of RAM modules. It also includes questions related to PCIe connectors, and the use of administrator passwords for accessing data. The quiz also touches upon troubleshooting scenarios involving system reboots, blue screens, and beep codes, and the identification of inadequate power supplies. This resource is designed to aid students in understanding the core concepts of computer hardware and system diagnostics.

Where can the Execute Disable Bit (EDB) technology be disabled?
In the BIOS / UEFI setup screen
DIMMs used in servers can provide additional reliability if they use what
specific technology?
ECC
What component of a motherboard is not considered to be a field replaceable
unit?
chipset
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What can a DIMM use to hold data and amplify a signal just before the data is
written to the module?
registers
What does a single beep or no beep imply during the startup of a computer?
all POST tests passed
When testing a laptop power connector, how close should the voltage
measured be to the accepted voltage of the laptop?
+/- 5%
If you are trying move a hard drive from a non-working computer to a
working computer for the purposes of accessing the data on the drive, what
must you have?
you must have an Administrator password before you can
access the data on the drive
What technology in a DIMM informs the BIOS of the module's size, speed,
voltage, and data path width?
SPD
Three long beeps during the POST sequence on an Intel BIOS are an
indication of what type of issue?
keyboard controller problem
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A PCIe 6/8 pin connector for providing auxiliary power to PCIe cards utilizes
what voltage?
+12v
If you suspect your system is overheating, how can you determine the CPU
temperature?
go into UEFI/BIOS setup and find the temperature monitors
for the system
Which of the following is NOT the name of a current family of Intel
processors?
Duo
What is an auto-switching AC adapter?
an adapter that can use 110V or 220V AC power
One long and two short beeps when using an Award BIOS is an indication of
what issue?
a video problem
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What should you do if the system continually reboots and you can't read the
error message produced on a blue screen?
press F8 as Windows starts up
Which of the following protects your computer from brownouts or sags?
UPS
What is the transfer rate of a 64-bit module running at 1600 MHz?
12800 MB/second
What component of a processor handles all logical comparisons and
calculations inside the processor?
ALU
What type of RAM is typically installed onto a motherboard and loses data
rapidly, requiring it to be refreshed often?
DRAM
What is an indication that an inadequate power supply is the source of an
intermittent problem?
the power supply whines when you first turn on the system
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