Which statement describes the purpose of an I/O connector plate?
  • It makes the I/O ports of the motherboard available for connection in a variety of computer cases.
Which two factors must be considered when replacing old RAM modules in a PC? (Choose two.)
  • The new RAM must be compatible with the motherboard.
  • The speed of the new RAM must be supported by the chipset.
A technician is installing a new high-end video adapter card into an expansion slot on a motherboard. What may be needed to operate this video adapter card?
  • Two 8-pin power connectors
A student is looking to add memory in order to speed up a tower computer. Which type of memory module should the student be looking for?
  • DIMM
A technician is replacing a power supply. Which two factors should the technician consider when obtaining the replacement part? (Choose two.)
  • type of case
  • wattage
A technician is installing additional memory in a computer. How can the technician guarantee that the memory is correctly aligned?
  • A notch in the memory module should be aligned with a notch in the memory slot.

A technician has been asked to order a replacement internal SATA HDD. Between which two form factors will the technician have to choose? (Choose two.)

  • 3.5 inches (8.89 cm)
  • 2.5 inches (6.35 cm)
When a new PC is being built, which component has the most influence when selecting the case and power supply?
  • motherboard

Which type of motherboard expansion slot has four types ranging from x1 to x16 with each type having a different length of expansion slot?

  • PCIe

A technician has been asked to upgrade a processor and needs to do some research. The computer is just a couple of years old. What are two types of processor packages that could be used inside the computer? (Choose two.)

  • LGA
  • PGA

While shopping for a replacement motherboard, a customer decides to also purchase a new mechanical hard drive and asks the technical salesperson for advice. Which storage interface should the salesperson recommend for the motherboard and new drive?

  • SATA