TRUE or FALSE: AC power is required for all components inside the computer
FALSE: DC power is required for all components inside the computer
100
What connector type connects to optical drives, hard drives or other devices that use older technology?
A Molex keyed connector connects to optical drives, hard drives, or other devices that use older technology.
100
TRUE or FALSE: The form factor of motherboards pertains to the size and shape of the board, describes the physical layout of the motherboard, and determines how individual components attach to the motherboard and the shape of the computer case.
TRUE: The form factor of motherboards pertains to the size and shape of the board, describes the physical layout of the motherboard, and determines how individual components attach to the motherboard and the shape of the computer case.
100
The most popular motherboard form factor standard available today.
Dimensions: 9.6 x 12 inches
What is ATX (Advanced Technology Extended)?
100
What 5 topics does the CompTIA A+ 220-801 exam focus on?
What are the 3 main form factors for power supplies?
Advanced Technology (AT), AT Extended (ATX), and ATX12V
200
What device does the Berg connector connect to?
A Berg connector connects to a floppy drive. A Berg connector is smaller than a Molex connector.
200
What does the Northbridge control?
Northbridge controls access to ?the RAM, video card, and the ?speeds at which the CPU can ?communicate with them.
200
25% shorter on one side; support a fewer number of slots and use smaller power supply units.
9.6 x 9.x inches
What is Micro-ATX?
200
What 4 topics does the CompTIA A+ 220-802 exam focus on?
1) Operating Systems
2) Security
3) Mobile Devices
4) Troubleshooting
300
TRUE or FALSE: The power supply must provide enough power for only the installed components.
FALSE: The power supply must provide enough power for BOTH the installed components ?and future additions.
300
What two (2) types of devices does the SATA connector connect to?
A SATA connector connects to an optical drive or a hard drive. The SATA connector is wider and thinner than a Molex connector.
300
What does the Southbridge control?
The Southbridge allows the CPU to communicate with the hard drive, sound card, USB ?ports, and other I/O ports.
300
Form factor designed for small form factor computers (designed to support the same features as modern desktop computers, but in a smaller space with fewer expansion slots);
One expansion slot (riser cards may be used);
6.7 x 6.7 inches
What is Mini-ITX?
300
What is the passing score required for the CompTIA A+ 220-801?
675 ?(on a scale of 900) 75%
400
The voltage selector switch sets the input voltage to either:
110V/115V
or
220V/230V
400
TRUE or FALSE: Older standard power supplies used two connectors called P8 and P9 to connect to the motherboard.
TRUE: Older standard power supplies used two connectors called P8 and P9 to connect to the motherboard. They could be installed backwards, potentially damaging the motherboard or power supply.
Designed for use in small and smart digital entertainment devices (Personal Video Records, set-top boxes, media centers and thin devices); 4.7 × 4.7 in inches
What is Nano-ITX?
400
What is the passing score for the CompTIA A+ 220-802 exam?
700 ?(on a scale of 900) 78%
500
What is the most common power supply form factor used in computers today?
The ATX12V is the most common form factor used in computers today.
500
What is the P1 connector used for?
A P1 connector is a power connector found on ATX power supplies. It is used to provide main power to the motherboard.
500
Describe 3 characterstics of the chipset
1) made up of circuits attached ?to the motherboard that ?control how system hardware ?interacts with the CPU and ?motherboard.
2) establishes how ?much memory can be added ?to a motherboard and determines ?the type of connectors.
3) chipsets may be divided into two distinct components on the motherboard: ?Northbridge and Southbridge
500
The smallest ITX motherboard; 2.4 x 2.4 inches
What is Mobile-ITX?
500
TRUE or FALSE: The Comp TIA 801 and 802 certifications are valid for life.
FALSE: The Compa TIA 801 and 802 certifications are valid for 3 years from date of issue.