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NPower Tech Checks-Chapter 1 – Validation- Questions and Answers
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NPower Tech Checks-Chapter 1 – Validation- Questionsand Answers
Which of the following goes between the heat sink and CPU? Correct Ans-Thermal Paste
What is Overclocking? Correct Ans-Exceeds standard clock speed of CPU thereby boosting
power of CPU and increasing performance.
Why is passive cooling not usually used for a CPU? Correct Ans-Not effective enough
What is the benefit of thermal paste? Correct Ans-Facilitates heat transfer between the
heat sink and CPU.
What is the main advantage of liquid cooling over air cooling? Correct Ans-Liquid cooling is
more effective
why is a cooling system essential for a computer's longevity and performance? Correct
Ans-To maintain a consistent temperature and prevent overheating
What is the primary purpose of a cooling system in a computer? Correct Ans-To remove
excess heat generated by the components
Which of the following best describes the primary function of RAM in a computer? Correct
Ans-It stores frequently used data for the CPU to access quickly.
, NPower Tech Checks-Chapter 1 – Validation- Questions
and Answers
What does RAM stand for in the context of computers? Correct Ans-Random Access
Memory
What happens to the data stored in RAM when you turn off the computer? Correct Ans-It
is permanently deleted.
How does RAM differ from a computer's hard drive? Correct Ans-RAM is volatile memory,
while a hard drive is non volatile storage.
What do the numbers (x1, x2, x4 etc) on a PCIe slot represent? Correct Ans-The number of
lanes used to communicate.
Which of the following are examples of expansion cards? Correct Ans-Sound, NIC,
Graphics.
Which of the following accurately describe an expansion cards purpose? Correct Ans-A
circuit board that is used to increase a system's functionality.
If a kilobytes is equal to a thousand bytes, how many bits are in a kilobytes? Correct Ans-
8,000 bits
Which device stores data over the long term Correct Ans-Hard drive
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