cisco chapter3

1. Match the RAID technology terms to the description. (Not all options are used.) - - o parity provides fault tolerance for up to two -~ failed drives striping R ~ double parity mirroring duplexing stores the same data on multiple drives simultaneously double parity mirroring enables data to be distributed across multiple drives striping provides basic error checking and fault tolerance by storing checksums separately from data parity 2. Which two considerations would be of the greatest importance when building a workstation that will run multiple virtual machines? (Choose two.) < amount of RAM e number of CPU cores - water cooling « powerful video card « high-end sound card Explanation:Virtual computing requires more powerful hardware configurations because each installation needs its own resources and thus requires a lot of RAM and CPU processing power. 3. Which two components are commonly replaced when a computer system with a newer motherboard is being upgraded? (Choose two.) « RAM < hard disk drive - CPU = optical drive « CMOS battery « adapter card Explanation:When a motherboard is being upgraded to a newer version, both the CPU and RAM are commonly upgraded to support the motherboard compatibility requirements.

4. What are two reasons for installing a second hard disk drive inside an existing computer? (Choose two.) = to support a RAID array = to store BIOS configuration settings = to store the system swap file = to increase CPU speed = to allow access to a secondary display output Explanation:The common reasons to install a second hard disk drive in a computer include: 1) increase storage space, 2) increase hard drive speed, 3) install a second operating system, 4) store the system swap file, 5) provide fault tolerance, and 6) backup the original hard drive. 5. A technician has just finished assembling a new computer. When the computer is powered up for the first time, the POST discovers a problem. How does the POST indicate the error? e Itissues a number of short beeps. = The LED on the front of the computer case flashes a number of times. = It places an error message in the BIOS. « It locks the keyboard. 6. What is a function of the BIOS? = enables a computer to connect to a network = provides temporary data storage for the CPU nternal components es for games and applications « performs a check on al = provides graphic capabi 7. A technician has assembled a new computer and must now configure the BIOS. At which point must a key be pressed to start the BIOS setup program? « before the computer is powered on « during the Windows load process during the POST « after the POST, but before Windows starts to load Explanation:To enter the BIOS setup program, you must press the proper key or key sequence during POST. Many motherboards will display graphics while the computer is checking hardware and waiting for the proper key press for the user to enter the BIOS. 8. How does an inline UPS protect computer equipment against electrical power brownouts and blackouts? « by grounding excess electrical voltage - by using a battery to supply a constant level of voltage + by switching from main power to a standby power source « by stopping the flow of voltage to the computer Explanation:Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) contain a battery which is constantly providing a consistent level of voltage to the computer.

9. Which condition refers to a reduced voltage level of AC power that lasts for an extended period of time? = brownout - sag - spike - surge Explanation:Surges and spikes are increased voltage levels. A sag is a short duration reduction in line voltage while a brownout is a reduction in voltage that occurs for an extended period of time. 10. How should a technician dispose of an empty inkjet printer cartridge? - Refill it. = Throw it away. « Follow local regulations for disposal. = Give it back to the customer. Explanation:Refilling used inkjet cartridges is not recommended, as it may void the printer warranty and could leak ink, damaging the printer. Printer cartridges should be recycled, following the procedures established for recycling by the manufacturer. Because they are an environmental hazard, they should never be thrown away. 11. What makes CRT monitor disposal dangerous for a technician who is handling the disposal? « potential breathing hazards « potential explosive materials « potential residual high voltage « potential health-damaging chemicals Explanation:CRT monitors do contain lead, barium, and rare earth metals that can be dangerous to the environment if not disposed of properly, but the danger to the technician is in the high voltage levels that can be stored even after powering off the monitor and disconnecting the power cord. A technician might be disposing of a CRT monitor that has the cover ajar or removed and be exposed to the high voltage. 12. Which type of interface was originally developed for high-definition televisions and is also popular to use with computers to connect audio and video devices? « FireWire « DVI « HDMI « USB « VGA Explanation:High definition multimedia interface, or HDMI, was originally a television standard. However, because it has many digital features, it is also a popular interface to connect audio and video devices to computers.

13. What is indicated by the contrast ratio of a monitor? = the difference in the intensity of light between the brightest white and darkest black that can be displayed = how often the picture image is refreshed = the total number of pixels that make up the picture = the ratio of the horizontal and vertical viewing areas of the monitor Explanation:Contrast ratio is one of many factors that is used to describe the resolution of a monitor. Contrast ratio is a measure of the difference in intensity between white and black areas of the picture. A higher contrast ratio means the monitor can produce pictures with brighter whites and darker blacks. 14. What electrical unit refers to the number of electrons moving through a circuit per second? = current - voltage - resistance - power Explanation:Current refers to the amount of electrons moving through a circuit per second and is measured in amperes or amps. 15. What characteristic of electricity is expressed in watts? « the amount of work required to move electrons through a circuit + the resistance to the flow of current in a circuit « the amount of electrons flowing through a circuit per second e the work required to move electrons through a circuit multiplied by the number of electrons flowing through a circuit per second Explanation:Watts is the unit used to measure the electrical power. Power refers to the work required to move electrons through a circuit multiplied by the number of electrons flowing through a circuit per second. 16. Which is a BIOS security feature that can prevent data from being read from a hard drive even if the hard drive is moved to another computer? - drive encryption - RAID * secure boot « BIOS passwords Explanation:There are several commonly available BIOS security features. Drive encryption is used to encrypt hard drives to prevent data access. Secure boot ensures that devices will only boot a trusted operating system. BIOS passwords allow different levels of BIOS access. RAID is not a BIOS security feature but rather provides redundancy and fault tolerance by using multiple hard drives.

17. What data is stored in the CMOS memory chip? - BIOS settings = Windows configuration settings = user login information = device driver Explanation:The complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip is a small memory chip located on the motherboard that is used to store saved BIOS settings. 18. What is the purpose of LoJack? - It allows the owner of a device to remotely locate, lock, or delete all files from the device. - It ensures that a computer will only boot an operating system that is trusted by the motherboard manufacturer. - It provides passwords for different levels of access to the BIOS. = It encrypts data on hard drives to prevent access without the correct password. Explanation:The LoJack security feature protects against data theft if a device is stolen by allowing the owner to locate, lock, or delete all files on the device. 19. What is one purpose of adjusting the clock speed within the BIOS configuration settings? « to allow a computer to run multiple operating systems in files or partitions « to change the order of the bootable partitions « to disable devices that are not needed or used by the computer « to allow the computer to run slower and cooler Explanation:The CPU clock speed can be adjusted up or down within the BIOS configuration settings. By lowering the clock speed, a CPU can run slower and cooler. Increasing the CPU clock speed makes the computer run faster and hotter. 20. A user playing a game on a gaming PC with a standard EIDE 5400 RPM hard drive finds the performance unsatisfactory. Which hard drive upgrade would improve performance while providing more reliab ity and more energy efficiency? = a 7200 RPM EIDE hard drive « a 7200 RPM SATA hard drive = a 10,000 RPM SATA hard drive - an SSD Explanation:Games require a lot of storage. In order for the computer to load and run games quickly, a fast hard drive will need to be installed. To obtain best performance an SSD (Solid-State Drive) will perform faster than an EIDE drive or a SATA drive.