Hardware Howdy
When upgrading an ATX motherboard, which component might also need to be purchased?
PCIe adapter
Which two comparisons distinguish inkjet printers from laser printers?
Inkjets cost less initially; laser output is always dry
What networking trend lets a data center host multiple OS’s on one CPU?
Virtualization
Which negative environmental factor does cleaning the inside of a computer reduce?
Dust
What are two probable causes of a user unable to access local resources such as file shares or printers on a wired network?
bad cabling
DNS name resolution not working
ISP down
incorrect gateway address
poor Wi-Fi signal
bad cabling
DNS name resolution not working
What’s a characteristic of DDR SDRAM compared to SDRAM?
It transfers data twice per clock cycle
What service allows Windows to serve print jobs to macOS clients?
Bonjour Print Server
Which cloud service model lets you build and deliver apps over the web?
PaaS
How should old RAM modules be disposed of?
Recycle following local regulations
This feature allows Web designer to access a company Windows 10 computer remotely. The designer often needs to simultaneously open multiple applications, such as a web page editor and a graphics editor. Rather than opening them in multiple windows, the designer opens them in different virtual desktops.
Windows Virtual Desktop
Which component requires installing screws externally through the PC case?
Power supply
A user prints two collated copies of a three-page doc; what page order prints first?
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3
Which protocol is better than TCP when you need minimal overhead and can tolerate loss?
UDP
After continuous use a PC suddenly reboots—what two parts could cause this?
Power supply; CPU
Do laptop motherboard components have (as compared to desktops):
fewer components
standard form factor
cannot be shared with desktops
don't need cooling
Most of the internal components that are designed for laptops cannot be used for desktops.
Which memory module holds boot instructions (Cisco IOS) but cannot be changed?
ROM
A PC is built to support eSATA—what component must support this feature?
Motherboard
In which situation is Wi-Fi calling most advantageous on a corporate mobile device?
In an area with poor cellular coverage
Which standard bridges laptop hardware and the OS for power management?
ACPI
With regards to clearing dust, what is a recommended procedure to follow when cleaning computer components? (How should 'ye hold the can 'o air?)
Hold cans of compressed air upright while spraying.
While a user works on a spreadsheet, the computer reboots; which two hardware parts are most likely?
CPU and power supply
What are two security risks when sharing printers in a corporate environment?
User authentication; cached files in the queue
How do you compress the IPv6 address fe80:0000:0000:0000:0220:0b3f:f0e0:0029?
fe80::220:b3f:f0e0:29
A technician is working on a laptop and the GPS is not functioning. What is a probable cause for this situation?
Airplane mode is turned on. (According to Cisco).
Which three features can be configured in the BIOS settings to secure a computer?
MAC filtering
drive encryption
TPM
file encryption
TKIP key
passwords
drive encryption, TPM, passwords