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CHAPTER 1
Which two characteristics are determined by the chip set on a motherboard? (Choose
two.)
maximum amount of memory that can be installed
keyboard layout
Which two activities are normally controlled by the Northbridge part of the chip set?
(Choose two.)
communication between the CPU and the I/O ports
Which CPU architecture uses a small set of instructions that are designed to be
executed rapidly?
CISC
RAID
RISC
RISK
SCSI
ROM
SRAM
RAM
ROM
SRAM
headphones
keyboard
monitor
mouse
Printer
Which type of ROM can be reprogrammed with software while it is still physically
installed in the computer?
EEPROM
EPROM
PROM
ROM
Refer to the exhibit. Which type of cable is shown in the graphic?
FireWire
Parallel
Serial
USB
What are the two connector types for the 1394a interface? (Choose two.)
2-pin
4-pin
6-pin
8-pin
9-pin
15-pin
Refer to the exhibit. What is the maximum length of the cable presented in the
graphic, which is commonly used for connecting a computer to a printer?
15 ft (4.5 m)
20 ft (6 m)
27 ft (8 m)
30 ft (9 m)
Which type of computer resources are direct lines to the processor used by computer
components to request information from the CPU?
DMAs
I/O addresses
IRQs
memory addresses
digital camera
projector
speakers
CD-RW
CD-R
DVD+/-R
gigabytes
A technician has been asked to install memory that detects multiple bit errors and
corrects single bit errors in memory. Which type of memory should be installed if the
motherboard supports these features?
parity
ECC
fault tolerant
CRC
Which two form factors are commonly used to build a new computer? (Choose two.)
BTX
NLQ
ATX
CLV
ECC
color
size
shape
PATA data cables are available in two different types. The types are distinguished by the
number of conductors. Which two types are available? (Choose two.)
6
40
68
80
120
7
10
12
Which three system resources are commonly used for communication between the
CPU or memory and other components in the computer? (Choose three.)
IRQ
DMA
UDP
I/O address
USB
PnP
Which two categories are used to classify CPU architecture? (Choose two.)
ATX
BTX
CISC
PnP
RISC
ZIF