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IT Essentials ( Version 8.0) – IT Essentials 8.0 Chapter 3 exam answers

1. A technician is selecting a server that will be used by a cloud provider to provide fault tolerance for large quantities of stored data. What is a major consideration that needs to be taken into account?

smart card reader
RAID
motherboard that supports dual-channeling
Thunderbolt connector

2. A data analyst has asked a technician to help protect locally stored data by installing a RAID. What is the minimum number of drives the technician has to install if configuring a RAID level 5?

3. How should a technician dispose of an empty inkjet printer cartridge?

Give it back to the customer.
Refill it.
Follow local regulations for disposal.
Throw it away.

Explanation: Refilling used inkjet cartridges is not recommended, as it may void the printer warranty and could leak ink, damaging the printer. Printer cartridges should be recycled, following the procedures established for recycling by the manufacturer. Because they are an environmental hazard, they should never be thrown away.

4. 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
the ratio of the horizontal and vertical viewing areas of the monitor
the total number of pixels that make up the picture
how often the picture image is refreshed

Explanation: Contrast ratio is one of many factors that is used to describe the resolution of a monitor. Contrast ratio is a measure of the difference in intensity between white and black areas of the picture. A higher contrast ratio means the monitor can produce pictures with brighter whites and darker blacks.

5. Which security feature in modern CPUs protects memory areas that contain part of the operating system from malware attacks?

execute disable bit
LoJack
encryption
TPM

Explanation: The execute disable option can be turned on, if the feature is supported by the OS, to prevent malicious code from being executed inside a specific memory area that contains operating system files.

6. What makes CRT monitor disposal dangerous for a technician who is handling the disposal?

potential health-damaging chemicals
potential breathing hazards
potential residual high voltage
potential explosive materials

Explanation: CRT monitors do contain lead, barium, and rare earth metals that can be dangerous to the environment if not disposed of properly, but the danger to the technician is in the high voltage levels that can be stored even after powering off the monitor and disconnecting the power cord. A technician might be disposing of a CRT monitor that has the cover ajar or removed and be exposed to the high voltage.

7. 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?

VGA
DVI
HDMI
USB
FireWire

Explanation: High definition multimedia interface, or HDMI, was originally a television standard. However, because it has many digital features, it is also a popular interface to connect audio and video devices to computers.

8. A user playing a game on a gaming PC with a standard EIDE 5400 RPM hard drive finds the performance unsatisfactory. Which hard drive upgrade would improve performance while providing more reliability and more energy efficiency?

a 7200 RPM SATA hard drive
a 7200 RPM EIDE hard drive
a 10,000 RPM SATA hard drive
an SSD

Explanation: Games require a lot of storage. In order for the computer to load and run games quickly, a fast hard drive will need to be installed. To obtain best performance an SSD (Solid-State Drive) will perform faster than an EIDE drive or a SATA drive.

9. 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?

after the POST, but before Windows starts to load
during the POST
before the computer is powered on
during the Windows load process

Explanation: To enter the BIOS setup program, you must press the proper key or key sequence during POST. Many motherboards will display graphics while the computer is checking hardware and waiting for the proper key press for the user to enter the BIOS.

10. What electrical unit refers to the number of electrons moving through a circuit per second?

resistance
current
voltage
power

Explanation: Current refers to the amount of electrons moving through a circuit per second and is measured in amperes or amps.

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

user login information
device drivers
Windows configuration settings
BIOS settings

Explanation: The complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip is a small memory chip located on the motherboard that is used to store saved BIOS settings.

12. Which statement describes the capability of an HDMI version 1.4 type A port?

It supports high premium speeds of up to 48 Gbps.
It uses a 20-pin connector for delivering high-bandwidth video and audio signals.
It can change a monitor’s refresh rate to match the source device output rate.
It can be used for 4K and 8K resolutions.

Explanation: HDMI version 1.4 type A port is a standard HDMI port. It can change a monitor’s refresh rate to match the source device output rate.

13. Which condition refers to a reduced voltage level of AC power that lasts for an extended period of time?

spike
sag
surge
brownout

Explanation: Surges and spikes are increased voltage levels. A sag is a short duration reduction in line voltage while a brownout is a reduction in voltage that occurs for an extended period of time.

14. 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?

secure boot
RAID
BIOS passwords
drive encryption

Explanation: There are several commonly available BIOS security features. Drive encryption is used to encrypt hard drives to prevent data access. Secure boot ensures that devices will only boot a trusted operating system. BIOS passwords allow different levels of BIOS access. RAID is not a BIOS security feature but rather provides redundancy and fault tolerance by using multiple hard drives.

15. What characteristic of electricity is expressed in watts?

the amount of work required to move electrons through a circuit
the work required to move electrons through a circuit multiplied by the number of electrons flowing through a circuit per second
the amount of electrons flowing through a circuit per second
the resistance to the flow of current in a circuit

Explanation: Watts is the unit used to measure the electrical power. Power refers to the work required to move electrons through a circuit multiplied by the number of electrons flowing through a circuit per second.

16. What is one purpose of adjusting the clock speed within the BIOS configuration settings?

to disable devices that are not needed or used by the computer
to change the order of the bootable partitions
to allow a computer to run multiple operating systems in files or partitions
to allow the computer to run slower and cooler

Explanation: The CPU clock speed can be adjusted up or down within the BIOS configuration settings. By lowering the clock speed, a CPU can run slower and cooler. Increasing the CPU clock speed makes the computer run faster and hotter.

17. What are two reasons for installing a second hard disk drive inside an existing computer? (Choose two.)

to store BIOS configuration settings
to allow access to a secondary display output
to store the system swap file
to increase CPU speed
to support a RAID array

Explanation: The common reasons to install a second hard disk drive in a computer include: 1) increase storage space, 2) increase hard drive speed, 3) install a second operating system, 4) store the system swap file, 5) provide fault tolerance, and 6) backup the original hard drive.

18. What is the purpose of LoJack?

It encrypts data on hard drives to prevent access without the correct password.
It allows the owner of a device to remotely locate, lock, or delete all files from the device.
It provides passwords for different levels of access to the BIOS.
It ensures that a computer will only boot an operating system that is trusted by the motherboard manufacturer.

Explanation: The LoJack security feature protects against data theft if a device is stolen by allowing the owner to locate, lock, or delete all files on the device.

19. 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.

20. Which two considerations would be of the greatest importance when building a workstation that will run multiple virtual machines? (Choose two.)

water cooling
amount of RAM
powerful video card
number of CPU cores
high-end sound card

Explanation: Virtual computing requires more powerful hardware configurations because each installation needs its own resources and thus requires a lot of RAM and CPU processing power.

21. Match the RAID technology terms to the description. (Not all options are used.)
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22. A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer wants RAID and full drive capacity, but does not care about a drive failure, because all data is constantly backed up. The computer where the RAID is to be installed only has room for two drives. Which RAID should the technician install?

RAID 8
RAID 4
RAID 0
RAID 7

23. A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer wants to incorporate mirroring and striping as part of the RAID. Which RAID should the technician install?

RAID 3
RAID 4
RAID 10
RAID 2

24. Which two components are commonly replaced when a computer system with a newer motherboard is being upgraded? (Choose two.)

hard disk drive
CPU
optical drive
CMOS battery
adapter card
RAM

Explanation:When a motherboard is being upgraded to a newer version, both the CPU and RAM are commonly upgraded to support the motherboard compatibility requirements.

25. A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer needs protection if two drive fails and wants as much drive capacity as possible. Which RAID should the technician install?

RAID 7
RAID 8
RAID 6
RAID 4

26. A data analyst has asked a technician to help protect locally stored data by installing a RAID. What is the minimum number of drives the technician has to install if configuring a RAID level 10?

27. A technician is selecting a PC that will be used by an employee who wants to share a keyboard and mouse among three devices. What is a major consideration that needs to be taken into account?

UEFI BIOS
KVM switch
dual-fan power supply
read-only memory modules

28. How does an inline UPS protect computer equipment against electrical power brownouts and blackouts?

by grounding excess electrical voltage
by switching from main power to a standby power source
by stopping the flow of voltage to the computer
by using a battery to supply a constant level of voltage

Explanation:Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) contain a battery which is constantly providing a consistent level of voltage to the computer.

29. A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer wants the best RAID possible with three drives used. Which RAID should the technician install?

RAID 3
RAID 4
RAID 6
RAID 2

30. A technician is selecting a server that will be used by a cloud provider for data storage. What is a major consideration that needs to be taken into account?

smart card reader
Thunderbolt connector
multiple large hard drives
dual-fan power supply

31. A data analyst has asked a technician to help protect locally stored data by installing a RAID. What is the minimum number of drives the technician has to install if configuring a RAID level 1?

32. A user reports that every morning when a particular computer is turned on, the configuration settings on that computer have to be reset. What action should be taken to remedy this situation?

Replace the motherboard.
Move the jumpers.
Replace the CMOS battery.
Upgrade the BIOS.

Explanation:BIOS information is maintained through the use of a CMOS battery. If the CMOS battery no longer provides power, configuration settings may be lost.

33. A technician is selecting a web server that will be used to host multiple gaming applications. What is a major consideration that needs to be taken into account?

multiple SCSI drives
powerful processor
optical drive
multiple touch screens

34. A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer needs protection if two drive fails and wants as much drive capacity as possible. Which RAID should the technician install?

RAID 7
RAID 2
RAID 3
RAID 6

35. A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer wants data to be stored on two drives that are used to maximum capacity and does not care if a single drive fails, because data is backed up hourly. Which RAID should the technician install?

RAID 8
RAID 7
RAID 0
RAID 4

36. A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer wants three drives to be used and protection if one drive fails. Which RAID should the technician install?

RAID 2
RAID 4
RAID 3
RAID 5

37. A technician is selecting a PC that will be used by a user as a thin client. What is a major consideration that needs to be taken into account?

multiple SCSI drives
optical drive
multiple touch screens
network connection to a server

38. What is a function of the BIOS?

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

39. A technician is selecting a PC that will be used by a songwriter to mix tracks. What is a major consideration that needs to be taken into account?

dual-fan power supply
smart card reader
specialized audio card
Thunderbolt connector

40. A technician is selecting a laptop that will be used by a teleworker for connecting to the internet while traveling anywhere. What is a major consideration that needs to be taken into account?

cellular card
Thunderbolt connector
smart card reader
dual-fan power supply

41. A technician is selecting a PC that will be used by an employee who wants to share a keyboard and mouse among three devices. What is a major consideration that needs to be taken into account?

motherboard that supports dual-channeling
KVM switch
smart card reader
Thunderbolt connector

42. A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer wants data to be stored on three drives and protection for one drive failure. Which RAID should the technician install?

RAID 2
RAID 8
RAID 5
RAID 7

43. A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer needs protection for one drive failure and only has room in the computer for two drives. Which RAID should the technician install?

RAID 1
RAID 7
RAID 8
RAID 4

44. A technician has been asked to configure several computers with RAID. The customer needs protection if one drive fails, fast access, and drive capacity. Which RAID should the technician install?

RAID 4
RAID 2
RAID 3
RAID 5

45. What is the advantage of having a redundant power supply?

It can be used to power high-performance graphic cards.
It provides a Field Replacement Unit for immediate replacement in the event of a power supply failure.
It allows for the replacement of the faulty power supply without loss of power to the server.
It can be linked to increase the wattage required for the newer processors.

Explanation: A redundant power supply is hot-swappable. This allows the faulty power supply to be replaced without losing power to the computer.

46. A data analyst has asked a technician to help protect locally stored data by installing a RAID. What is the minimum number of drives the technician has to install if configuring a RAID level 6?