Boot the computer
Remove all of the RAM modules from the computer and power it on
How can you determine if POST is working properly?
Electronic capacitors located inside of a power supply can hold a charge for extended periods of time
Why shouldn't you open a power supply?
Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) and Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC)
What are the two distinct types of instructions sets that CPUs may use?
Antistatic mat, gloves and wrist strap
What protective gear should you wear when working with computers
Batteries often contain rare earth metals, these metals do not decay and remain in the environment for many years
Why are batteries harmful to the environment?
BIOS
What is something all motherboards need to operate?
It could damage your power supply along with other parts of your computer
What happens if you set the voltage switch to the incorrect input?
By speed and the amount of data it can process
How is the power of a CPU measured by?
Disconnect the cables from your old computer
What is the second step when upgrading your PC?
Contain glass, metal, plastics, lead, barium, and rare earth metals
What are inside monitors?
Provides additional features and addresses security issues
What is a UEFI?
Complete loss of AC power. A blown fuse, damaged transformer, or downed power line
What can cause a blackout?
Four cores into a simple CPU
What is a quad cord CPU
Between the new CPU, heat sink and fan assembly
Where should you apply thermal compound?
Local sanitation company
Where can you learn how and where to dispose of the chemicals and solvents used to clean computers?
The Persistence Module and the Application Agent
Which two programs does LoJack consist of?
Helps protect against damage from surges and spikes
What is the purpose of a surge protector?
To draw heat away from the CPU core
What is the use of a CPU heat sink?
Power supply, heat sink and fan assembly
Which three computer components are easiest to work with when they are outside of the case?
A document that summarizes information about material identification
What is a safety data sheet (SDS)?
Four
Uninterruptible power supply
What does UPS stand for?
GPU
What processor do video adapter cards have onboard?
Align the fan so that it faces the correct direction to either draw air in or blow air out
What is the first step you should do when you're installing an additional fan?
Hazardous materials are sometimes referred to as this
What is toxic waste?