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Parts & Tools
Inside a PC
Intro to OS
Motherboards
Processors & Memory
100
A type of single port that transmits both digital audio and digital video.
What is an HDMI port
100
A __ pin ____ power cord that supplies supplemental power to the processor.
What is a 4 pin Auxiliary
100
This is the name of the interface that uses graphics instead of a command-driven interface.
What is graphical user interface or GUI
100
Is an acronym used to describe a type of socket that ensures that an even force is applied to the processor during installation.
What is ZIF or Zero Insertion Force
100
This is the only present level of DIMM that is capable of supporting quad, triple, and dual channeling.
What is DDR3 or dual double rate 3 DIMM?
200
Is considered primary storage, has the OS installed on it and usually located in the PC.
What is HDD or Hard Disk Drive
200
Is clipped to the side of the case to ground you before working inside the PC.
What is an ESD bracelet
200
This is the 3D user interface in Win7 and Vista
What is Aero (arrow)
200
Is the measurement of frequency of memory, FSB, and the processor.
What is Hertz or Hz
200
It is the name of the level and type of memory located on the processor chip
What is level 1 cache?
300
Is the component with the dual voltage selector switch and cables that go to the motherboard and drives.
What is PSU or Power Supply
300
A plastic or metal peg that seperates the motherboard from the case.
What is a standoff
300
This is usually found on the right hand side of the task bar and displays open services.
What is the system tray
300
from this program window you can change the boot sequence.
What is BIOS or Basic Input/ Output System.
300
the general name or term of the AMD processor feature called Hyper Transport
What is multithreading
400
Is the number of pins on the P1 plug on main boards in today's PCs.
What is 24
400
The maximum degree F limit for an Intel processor
What is 185 degrees F
400
This Windows utility program lists errors and issues that need attention.
What is Action Center
400
This is what you do if you find your system hangs at odd times or during boot.
What is try flashing the BIOS
400
The 4 words describing which type of memory is the main memory installed as DIMMs on a Mobo.
What is Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM)
500
Is a digital audio port that connects to an external home theater audio output.
What is S/PDIF
500
Is the common name of connectors on the mobo that consists of pins that stick up from the board.
What is a header
500
Is the maximum number of characters allowed in a file path.
What is 260
500
Is the name of the chip you must have on your Mobo to use BitLocker Encryption in Windows 7. This will ensure that your HDD can not be used elsewhere.
What is a TPM chip
500
The technology in a DIMM that informs the BIOS of the modules size, speed, voltage, and data path width.
What is SPD or Serial Presence Detect?