cengage unit tests

what is the very first step that should be taken when performing work with a computer?

what is the very first step that should be taken when performing work with a computer?

back up any important data.

what type of connector is this?

Display port to DVI.

what is the second step in opening the case of a working computer?

Press and hold down the power button for a moment.

A serial port is also known as…

DB9

A parallel port is also known as…

DB 25

what is the name of this connector?

USB type B

where must virtualization be enabled for virtual machine Software to work?

BIOS/

which motherboard slot should you install a high-end graphics card in?

PCI express 3.0 x16 slot

what does the term x86 refer to?

32-bit software

when is it OK to touch the inside of a computer that is turned on?

when using a multimeter to Measure voltage output

One long and two short beeps identify which problem in a computer?

POST

what is this?

dynamic ram

which adapter could you use to convert an analog signal to a digital signal?

VGA to DVI-D

assuming the same operating frequency, what are the advantages of DDR4 over DDR3?

DDR4 doubles the greater transfer rate of DDR3, and uses less power than DDR3

what is the maximum amount of memory of 32 – bit processor can access?

four GB of memory

what is the name of this connector?

Micro USB

which statements are true about parity ram

can detect and correct errors

uses an extra bit for error detection

what type of connector is this?

USB – a

A single sided memory module can’t have memory chips placed on both sides of the module

True

what is not true for multi channeling

dims can be different speeds

what is a trace

conductive lines that carry signals throughout the motherboard