Question 1

Which PC design would most likely contain the most powerful power supply?

Accepted Answer

A)   HTPC
B)   Thin client
C)   Thick client
D)   Gaming
E)   MobileF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 2

A DVR is typically found in a _______ PC design.

Accepted Answer

HT, HTPC, ...

Question 3

Which technology is most likely used for a home server that's primary purpose is to run applications for a home-based business?

Accepted Answer

A)   Privacy display screen
B)   NAS
C)   Case enclosure
D)   RAID 5E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

You decide to upgrade a PC power supply. Which of these factors should be considered? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Number of surround sound card
B)   Geo-tracking
C)   If RAID is installed
D)   Size of the case
E)   Power efficiencyF)  Number of connectorsG) B) and D)
H) C) and E)

Question 5

A business person does most of their work inputting data into an online database. Which design would most likely benefit this user?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liquid cooling
B)   Thin client
C)   HTPC
D)   ServerE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Air filters are commonly found in audio and video subsystems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which PC design element would be most affected by uneven terrain conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Memory
B)   Storage subsystem
C)   Power
D)   CoolingE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

A thick client seldom has a hard drive installed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In designing a storage subsystem, what hardware component may be needed for cloud storage?

Accepted Answer

A)   smartphone
B)   NIC
C)   SATA
D)   SSDE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

_______ is a measurement that takes into account both random and sequential reads/writes.

Accepted Answer

IOPS, input/output o...

Question 11

A large city zoo has a touch screen-based kiosks to help locate specific exhibits. The touch screen part of the kiosk would have to be in a special _______ for protection from the weather.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A large city zoo has a touch...

Question 12

Using good grammar, describe why a company would want a PC technician that could design systems.

Accepted Answer

A technician that can design P...

Question 13

In designing a storage subsystem, you must keep in mind that you may need network connectivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What two components are more likely to be included in a CAD/CAM PC design?

Accepted Answer

A)   Surround sound card
B)   Maximum RAM
C)   RAID
D)   Video capture card
E)   LCD enclosureF)  Dual video cardsG) D) and E)
H) B) and C)

Question 15

Which device would most likely be used for a home server?

Accepted Answer

A)   Battery backup
B)   CCFL
C)   Gaming console
D)   Projector
E)   Digital tabletF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

You installed a new home theater PC system in a client's home last week. Today a lightning strike fried the system. Your client loudly and repeatedly tells you that the system is brand new, so you must have made a mistake when you installed the system. How to you initially respond?

Accepted Answer

A)   Remind the customer that you recommended the customer buy a surge protector to protect the system. However, the customer did not want the additional cost.
B)   Empathize with the customer, but after listening assert that the job was completed properly and the customer signed the authorization paperwork.
C)   Show sympathy and apologize often throughout the tirade to defuse the customer's anger.
D)   Ask questions about the incident, but stand up for yourself by telling the customer that you are not responsible for "Acts of God."
E)   Show sympathy for the incident, but point out that electrical devices should not be operated during lightning storms.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

When considering a gaming PC, the most commonly used design is an ITX form factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You are installing a new power supply as part of building a computer you are designing and building for a CAD/CAM operator. You discover a power supply cable that has three pins. To what will you connect this cable?

Accepted Answer

A)   Smartphone
B)   Video card
C)   Fan
D)   ODDE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Of the items shown, which one would be the most critical when specifying components for a thin client PC?

Accepted Answer

A)   Extended amount of disk storage
B)   Multiple ODDs
C)   Multiple processors
D)   Minimum OS requirementsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

In dealing with an upset customer, you can defuse the situation by pointing out that the problem is just a minor issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Computing Design

Using good grammar, describe why a company would want a PC technician that could design systems.

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Air filters are commonly found in audio and video subsystems.

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You are installing a new power supply as part of building a computer you are designing and building for a CAD/CAM operator. You discover a power supply cable that has three pins. To what will you connect this cable?

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Which PC design would most likely contain the most powerful power supply?

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In designing a storage subsystem, what hardware component may be needed for cloud storage?

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A DVR is typically found in a _______ PC design.

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A business person does most of their work inputting data into an online database. Which design would most likely benefit this user?

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_______ is a measurement that takes into account both random and sequential reads/writes.

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Which device would most likely be used for a home server?

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What two components are more likely to be included in a CAD/CAM PC design?

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You installed a new home theater PC system in a client's home last week. Today a lightning strike fried the system. Your client loudly and repeatedly tells you that the system is brand new, so you must have made a mistake when you installed the system. How to you initially respond?

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Which technology is most likely used for a home server that's primary purpose is to run applications for a home-based business?

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A thick client seldom has a hard drive installed.

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In designing a storage subsystem, you must keep in mind that you may need network connectivity.

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When considering a gaming PC, the most commonly used design is an ITX form factor.

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Of the items shown, which one would be the most critical when specifying components for a thin client PC?

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Which PC design element would be most affected by uneven terrain conditions?

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In dealing with an upset customer, you can defuse the situation by pointing out that the problem is just a minor issue.

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A large city zoo has a touch screen-based kiosks to help locate specific exhibits. The touch screen part of the kiosk would have to be in a special _______ for protection from the weather.

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You decide to upgrade a PC power supply. Which of these factors should be considered? (Select all that apply.)

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