IT Essentials v8 Chapter 2 Check Your Understanding Answers

1. Match the step number to the description
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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9. Choose the correct front panel connector for each description.
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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.
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ITlover
1 year ago

What does the “A” in P-A-S-S remind a person to do while using a fire extinguisher?

  • Adjust the pressure.
  • Aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire.
  • Aim the fire extinguisher at the flames.
  • Activate the fire extinguisher.