CompTIA A+ Certification Short Quiz

1. Which of the following arrows is pointing at a PCI slot?

1

2

3

4

The arrow pointing at the number 1 is indicating a PCI slot.

Explanation

The arrow pointing at the number 1 is indicating a PCI slot.

2. On a computer that is running Windows XP, which is the local user which has the MOST authority?

BCM User

Network Configuration Operator

Power User

Administrator

The Administrator user has the most authority because it is the account which is responsible for adding and removing services and users, creating group policies, changing security settings and so on.

Explanation

The Administrator user has the most authority because it is the account which is responsible for adding and removing services and users, creating group policies, changing security settings and so on.

3. Regarding USB devices, which of the following statements is true?

Adding a USB device requires you to turn your computer off.

Your computer does not need to be restarted in order to add a USB device.

USB is a disappearing technology.

USB devices can only be connected in large networks.

USB devices are completely capable of being hot swapped, which means that you can add them and remove them without shutting down or restarting your computer.

Explanation

USB devices are completely capable of being hot swapped, which means that you can add them and remove them without shutting down or restarting your computer.

4. What term is used for running your processor at a speed that is higher than the rated clock speed for that processor?

Hyperdrive

Turbo

Overdrive

Overclocking

Manufacturers of processors will guarantee a specific rated clock speed for their processors. At your own risk, it is possible to run your processor at a faster rate, a process that is known as overclocking.

Explanation

Manufacturers of processors will guarantee a specific rated clock speed for their processors. At your own risk, it is possible to run your processor at a faster rate, a process that is known as overclocking.

5. If you install an ATA/66 hard drive on a computer that is ATA/100 capable, what will happen?

The computer will crash!

The hard drive will function at the ATA/100 speed

The hard drive will function at the ATA/66 speed

The hard drive will not be recognized by the computer system.

In order to get the maximum speed, the hard disk, the system chipset and the BIOS must all support the mode in question.

Explanation

In order to get the maximum speed, the hard disk, the system chipset and the BIOS must all support the mode in question.

6. Which type of connector is being shown in the image?

SATA

P1

Molex

Berg

These connectors are used in order to connect a power supply to an IDE hard drive, a DVD drive, a CD drive or any other device that requires either 5 or 12 volts worth of power.

Explanation

These connectors are used in order to connect a power supply to an IDE hard drive, a DVD drive, a CD drive or any other device that requires either 5 or 12 volts worth of power.

7. Which information will you generally NOT find on a MSDS sheet?

Toxicity Information

Health Effects

Disposal Information

Spill/Leak Procedures

None of these

On a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), you will generally find information about toxicity, health effects, disposal procedures, and spill/leak procedures. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of these" because all of these pieces of information can be found on an MSDS sheet.

Explanation

On a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), you will generally find information about toxicity, health effects, disposal procedures, and spill/leak procedures. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of these" because all of these pieces of information can be found on an MSDS sheet.

8. Where do you connect the red edge of a 40-pin ribbon cable to an IDE hard drive?

Pin 1

Pin 20

Pin 30

Pin 40

The red edge of a 40-pin ribbon cable is connected to pin one on the IDE hard drive. If you fail to do so correctly, it may result in the hard drive being completely unable to communicate with your system.

Explanation

The red edge of a 40-pin ribbon cable is connected to pin one on the IDE hard drive. If you fail to do so correctly, it may result in the hard drive being completely unable to communicate with your system.