NPower Unit- Test Questions and Answers 100% Solved
Overclocking Correct Ans-Running a processor at a higher frequency than is recommended
by the manufacturer, which can result in an unstable system, but is a popular thing to do
when a computer is used for gaming.
Throttling Correct Ans-Power reduction/thermal control capability allowing CPUs to slow
down during low activity or high heat build-up situations. Intel's version is known as Speed-
Step, AMD's as PowerNow!.
Network Attached Storage (NAS) Correct Ans-a server that is placed on a network with the
sole purpose of providing storage to users, computers, and devices attached to the network
File Server Correct Ans-a server that stores and manages files for network users
BIOS Correct Ans-Basic Input/Output System
Hardware Correct Ans-The physical components of a computer.
software Correct Ans-the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
Network Interface Card (NIC) Correct Ans-An expansion card that enables a computer to
connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed Internet connection.
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RAID 1 Correct Ans-Also called mirroring, this RAID array type provides fault tolerance
because all the data is written identically to the two drives in the mirrored set. (2)
Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Correct Ans-A memory module (stick) that installs
into matching DIMM sockets found on many motherboards. The word "dual" refers to the
separate pins or connections on both sides of the module and socket. (1)
Which of the following optical discs will store the most data? Correct Ans-BD-Rom
ATX (Advanced Technology Extended) Correct Ans-The most common form factor for PC
systems presently in use, originally introduced by Intel in 1995. ATX motherboards and cases
make better use of space and resources than did the earlier AT form factor.
modular Correct Ans-Pieces that are well defined with no dependencies on other pieces
Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) Correct Ans-each processor is self-scheduling, all
processes in common ready queue, or each has its own private queue of ready processes
Case Fans
(system fan) Correct Ans-located inside a computer, attached to the front or back of its
case.Case Fans help bring cool air into and blow hot air out of the case.
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active cooling system Correct Ans-A cooling system that contains moving parts, such as a
fan.
passive cooling system Correct Ans-A cooling system that contains no moving parts, such
as a heat sink.
Dynamic RAM (DRAM) Correct Ans-The most common type of system memory, it requires
refreshing every few milliseconds.
SRAM (Static RAM) Correct Ans-• Maintains data without constant refreshing
• Very fast, very expensive
• Often used in processor caches
SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) Correct Ans-DRAM that is synchronous, or tied to the system
clock. This type of RAM is used in all modern systems.
DDR Correct Ans-Double Data Rate
DDR 2 Correct Ans--1.8 volts
-Doubles the throughput of DDR SDRAM
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