Chapter 1 (Introducing Hardware)
The two main CPU Manufacturers
Which type of case form factor is best for keeping a system cool?
The BTX form factor.
Which part of the chipset connects directly to the processor, the North Bridge or the South Bridge?
The North Bridge.
What is the name of the memory cache that is on the same die as the processor?
L1 or Level 1
What is the name of Barbados' president?
Dame Sandra Mason.
The component on the motherboard is used primarily for processing.
What is the CPU?
Which form factor uses a riser card on the edge of the motherboard?
The NLX form factor.
What are the names of the two technologies used to install multiple video cards in the same system?
SLI and Crossfire
What is the name of the memory cache that is shared by cores in a multi-core processor?
L3 or Level 3
What is the name of the regional entity responsible for managing the affairs of the Caribbean islands?
CARICOM (Caribbean Community)
What is the purpose of an expansion slot on a motherboard?
To allow some missing functionality to be added to the computer.
Which form factor is the most popular one?
The ATX form factor.
If you are installing an expansion card into a case that does not have enough clearance above the motherboard for the card, what device can you use to solve the problem?
A riser card.
What are the two major components of a processor cooler assembly?
The heatsink and the fan.
What is the real name of RPB (Red Plastic Bag)?
Mr. Stedson Wiltshire
What is the most common type of memory module?
A DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module)
What is the difference between a transformer and a rectifier? Which are found in a PC power supply?
A transformer changes the ratio of current to voltage while a rectifier converts from AC to DC.
How is CMOS RAM powered when the system is unplugged?
The CMOS battery provides a small trickle of electricity.
How many pins does the CPU fan header on a motherboard have?
Four
What is the highest peak/area in Barbados?
Mount Hillaby
From where does CMOS RAM receive its power when the computer is not turned on?
From the CMOS battery on the motherboard.
Which tool of a PC support technician is the most important tool to protect the system against ESD?
The electrostatic wriststrap AKA ground bracelet.
What can you do if the power-on password and the supervisor password to a system have been forgotten?
Use the relevant motherboard jumpers to clear the forgotten passwords.
Which is faster, SRAM or DRAM? Why?
SRAM is faster because it doesn't require constant refreshing the way DRAM does.
In what year was The Barbados Community College first opened?
1968