COMPTIA 1001 QUIZ

Having your PCs hard drive partitioned optimizes your PC and helps you maintain your data more effectively.

Operating System is the software that provides the ability to run computer applications. It provides a graphical interface and secures computer data.

What are the different hard drive connector types?

Multitasking enables the processor to do [blank_start]multiple[blank_end] programs [blank_start]simultaneously[blank_end] by fast switching through the programs.

Multiprocessing enables the processor to do [blank_start]multiple[blank_end] programs simultaneously by the use of [blank_start]multiple[blank_end] processors.

A technology developed to help make better use of spare processing cycles.

What are the causes of overheating of a CPU?

The process of forcing a computer component to run at a higher clock rate is called [blank_start]overclocking[blank_end].

BIOS [blank_start]beep[blank_end] [blank_start]codes[blank_end] are the signs of different issues with a computer. The [blank_start]beep[blank_end] [blank_start]codes[blank_end] can vary depending on the manufacturer of the BIOS.

A [blank_start]Chipset[blank_end] is a number of integrated circuits designed to perform one or more related functions.

[blank_start]PSU[blank_end] supplies direct current (DC) power to other components in a computer. It converts general purpose alternating current (AC) power from the mains to low voltage.

[blank_start]SATA[blank_end] is a high-speed interface designed to replace IDE and EIDE drives. It has a seven-pin connector and can transfer data up to 600 MB per second.

[blank_start]SCSI[blank_end] is a type of interface used for computer components such as hard drives, optical drives, scanners, and tape drives. It is a faster and more robust technology than IDE and SATA. It has traditionally been utilized in servers. It allows for up to 15 or more devices to be daisy chained together.

The [blank_start]CMOS[blank_end] chip holds the date, time, and system setup parameters.

The ATX form factor is the main type of form factor on a desktop PC.