2.4. Identify, Install and Upgrade Various Components in a Desktop Computer. 100-140 Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–40

1. 36application · easy

   A user reports that their new PCIe Wi-Fi card is not working. In Device Manager, the card appears under 'Other devices' with a yellow exclamation mark. What should the technician do?

   • ACheck the BIOS to ensure the PCIe slot is enabled.
   • BUninstall the device and restart the computer.
   • CDisable and re-enable the device in Device Manager.
   • DRight-click the device and select 'Update driver' to search automatically for a driver.
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2. 37application · medium

   A company is decommissioning several desktop PCs that contain hard drives with sensitive customer data. The PCs also have old motherboards, RAM, and power supplies that are still functional. What is the best practice for disposal?

   • AReformat the hard drives and then recycle the entire PC as e-waste.
   • BSell the PCs as-is to a secondhand dealer.
   • CThrow the PCs in the regular trash.
   • DRemove the hard drives, physically destroy them or use certified data destruction software, then recycle the remaining components through an e-waste recycler.
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4. 38foundation · easy

   A technician reads a processor's model number and sees 'Intel Core i7-12700K'. Which specification is most likely indicated by the 'K' suffix?

   • AUnlocked multiplier for overclocking
   • BIntegrated graphics are included
   • CSupports ECC memory
   • DLow-power variant
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5. 39foundation · easy

   When upgrading a graphics card, what additional power connection might be required?

   • ASATA power connector for the card's memory
   • BMolex connector for the card's fan
   • C6-pin or 8-pin PCIe power connector from the power supply
   • D4-pin CPU power connector
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6. 40application · medium

   A technician is upgrading a desktop PC's CPU. The current motherboard has an LGA 1200 socket and a B460 chipset. The technician has a choice of three CPUs: an Intel Core i5-10400 (LGA 1200), an Intel Core i5-11400 (LGA 1200), and an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (AM4). Which CPU is compatible with the motherboard?

   • ABoth Intel CPUs are compatible.
   • BAMD Ryzen 5 3600
   • CIntel Core i5-10400
   • DIntel Core i5-11400
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