PC Parts
Operating Systems
Form Factor
Networking
Storage
100


This smaller RAM stick is typically used in laptops

 what is SO-DIMM

100


GUI

 

 what is Allows you to use a mouse or touchscreen; complete tasks using icons, menus, and buttons. Graphic User Interface.

100

Does the motherboard's form factor determine the case size I need?

What is Yes, You must choose a case that is compatible with your motherboard's form factor. 

100

What is the difference between OSI and TCP/IP?

 what is the OSI model is a theoretical 7-layer framework, while the TCP/IP

100


Writes different pieces of a file across multiple drives.

 what is Striping 

200


What type of case are the student workstations here in Room 300? The case and monitor are built together.

what is ALL-IN-ONE

200


Which MacOS release supported the new Apple designed M1 processors, replacing the use of Intel CPUs in Mac desktops and Macbooks.

 What is MacOS 11 

200

How does form factor affect performance and cooling?

what is Larger form factors generally offer better cooling options because they have more physical space for larger air coolers 

200

How are TCP/IPv4 and TCP/IPv6 similar? How are they different?

What is both versions use TCP for reliable data transmission and IP for addressing and routing packets 

200


Writes the same copies of data from files across multiple drives

what is Mirroring 

300


This career has responsibilities of installing, repairing, and maintaining computer systems, specifically hardware.

 what is Computer technician 

300


Which OS primarily uses the HFS+ and APFS file systems

 what is Mac OS

300

Can I upgrade my form factor?

what is In most cases, you cannot change the form factor of an existing computer without essentially building a new system 

300

What three IP settings does a computer need to communicate over  networks?

 What is  computer needs an IP address and a subnet mask, and a default gateway 

300


In a HDD, this is a subdivision of a track that stores the smallest fixed amount of user-accessible data, traditionally 512 Bytes, since 2010 it is 4096 Bytes (4 KB)

 what is Sector 

400

Micro-ATX MOBOs dimension

 what is 9.6 x 9.6 in

400


Made by Microsoft, a single-user, multitasking, most widely known operating system. Most virus prone. Features include the Start Menu, File Explorer, and the Edge browser

 what is Windows 

400

What does "form factor" actually mean

what is form factor is a standardized design blueprint that dictates the dimensions, layout, mounting points, and power supply type of components

400

What is a MAC address?

What is a unique hardware identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC) by its manufacturer 

400


Electronic storage devices that are portable and compact. They have no moving parts and require little power. Typically used with USB ports.

 what is Flash Devices 

500

ATX MOBOs dimension

what is 12 x 9.6 in 

500

Mobile OS that works with Apple devices, known for Siri, Facetime, the notch, and the App Store

 what is IOS

500

What are the most common PC motherboard form factors?

what is ATX (Advanced Technology extended): The standard and most widely used form factor for desktop PCs (12" x 9.6") 

500

What is DNS and what is it used for?

 what is turns domain names into IP addresses, which allow browsers to get to websites and other internet resources

500


Optical Disc Drives are usually described by numbers like 4x, 12x, 24x. These are multiples of that drives base _______________, which measures performance.

 what is Read/Write Speed 

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