1. Match the step number to the description
Explanation: Place the options in the following order:
Open the computer case. |
1 |
Align the screw holes on the power supply with the mounts on the computer case. |
2 |
Screw the power supply into place. |
3 |
2. Match the step number to the description.
Explanation: Place the options in the following order:
Install the heatsink. |
1 |
Apply thermal paste to the CPU. |
2 |
Place the CPU into the CPU socket. |
3 |
Orient the CPU to the CPU socket |
4 |
Lock the CPU in place. |
5 |
Secure the heatsink. |
6 |
3. Match the step number to the description.
Explanation: Place the options in the following order:
Open the RAM slot levers. |
1 |
Orient the RAM stick to the motherboard slot. |
2 |
Lower the RAM stick into the slot. |
3 |
Press down firmly to lock in the RAM stick. |
4 |
4. Match the step number sequence for a PC assembly with the respective description.
Explanation: Place the options in the following order:
Lower motherboard into place. |
1 |
Align the motherboard in the correct direction. |
2 |
Install standoffs in the computer case. |
3 |
Install the screws into the standoffs. |
4 |
Align I/O plate to back of computer case. |
5 |
Locate the standoffs. |
6 |
5. Select True or False for the statements about installing internal drives.
- Optical drives are installed from the front of the case – (True)
- It is recommended to hand-tighten drive mounting screws prior to using a screwdriver – (True)
- Modern motherboards provide the IDE interface for internal drive storage – (False)
- The SATA interface can be used to connect HDDs, SSDs, and optical drives – (True)
- In installations in which CPU cooling is important, HDDs are preferred for storage – (False)
- In installations in which CPU cooling is important, HDDs are preferred for storage – (False)
- When installing an HDD or SDD, the connectors should face the front of the case – (False)
6. Match the step number to the description.
Explanation: Place the options in the following order:
Align the adapter card to the appropriate slot on the motherboard. |
1 |
Press down gently on the adapter card until the card is fully seated. |
2 |
Secure the adapter card-mounting bracket to the case with the appropriate screw. |
3 |
Find a empty expansion slot and remove the small metal cover. |
4 |
7. Match the media card to the respective description.
Explanation: Place the options in the following order:
This is an older format but still used in cameras because of its high speed and capacity. |
Compact Flash |
This is a proprietary flash memory used in cameras, MP3 players, and hand-held video game systems. |
Memory Stick |
This is the medium size SD card format that was developed for mobile phones. |
MicroSD |
This is the smallest of the SD card formats and is commonly used in smartphones and tablets. |
MiniSD |
8. Match the power connector type to the respective image.
9. Choose the correct front panel connector for each description.
Explanation: Place the options in the following order:
Turns the computer on or off. |
Power Button |
Restarts the computer without turning it off. |
Reset Button |
Connects ports for jacks on the outside to connect microphones or external equipment, such as signal processors, mixing boards, and instruments. |
Audio |
Remains lit when the computer is on, and often blinks when the computer is in sleep modePower LED-Power. |
Power LED |
Remains lit or blinks when the system is reading or writing data. |
Drive Activity LEDs |
10. Match the connector type to the respective image.
What does the “A” in P-A-S-S remind a person to do while using a fire extinguisher?