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INFORMAL TASK

SECTION A

QUESTION 1

Various possible options are given as answers to the following questions. Choose the
answer and write only the letter (A–E) next to the question number (1.1–1.15) in the
ANSWER BOOK.

1.1 What are the TWO factors that must be considered when choosing a computer
case ? (Choose two.)

A The size of the monitor

B The speed of the memory
C The number of internal drive locations
D The size of the motherboard and the power supply
E The number of LED indicators in the case (2)

1.2 A technician looks at a motherboard and sees a 24-pin connector. What

component would connect to the motherboard through the use of this 24-pin
connector?

A Video Card
B Power Supply
C PATA optical drive
D SATA Drive
E Floppy drive (1)

1.3 What electrical unit refers to the number of electrons moving through a circuit
per second?

A Resistance
B Current
C Voltage
D Power
E Voltage selector switch (1)

1.4 What component controls the communications and interactions between the
CPU and the other components on the motherboard?

A RAM
B BIOS
C CMOS
D Chipset
E CPU (1)
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1.5 Which TWO activities are normally controlled by the Northbridge part of the
chipset?

A Communication between the CPU and the I/O ports

B Access to the RAM
C Communication between the CPU and the sound card
D Access to the Video Card
E Communication between the CPU and the hard drive (2)

1.6 Which TWO factors that must be considered when replacing old RAM modules
in a PC? (Choose two)

A The new RAM must be compatible with BIOS or UEFI.

B The new RAM must be compatible with the motherboard.
C The power supply must provide the voltage that is required by the new
RAM.
D The speed of the new RAM must be supported by the chipset.
E The new RAM must match the old RAM in terms of capacity and speed. (2)

1.7 Which term is used to define the wires on a motherboard that move data form
one part of a computer to another?

A Bridge
B Chipset
C Bus
D I/O Card
E Southbridge (1)

1.8 When a new PC is being built, which component has the most influence when
selecting the case and power supply?

A Video card
B Sound card
C Motherboard
D Hard disk drive
E RAM module (1)

1.9 The chip which stores computer settings such as date and time.

A BIOS (Basic Input Output System)

B CMOS (Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
C EPROM (Electrical programmable read-only memory)
D EEPROM (Electrically erasable read-only memory)
E ROM (Read-only memory) (1)
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1.10 What is the function of a power supply?

A To convert AC power into a lower voltage DC power

B To convert AC power into a higher voltage DC power
C To convert DC power into a lower voltage AC power
D To convert DC power into a higher voltage AC power (1)
E To convert DC power into a higher voltage DC power

1.11 Prepares the hard disk to store information.

A Format
B System File Checker (SFC)
C Disk Cleanup
D Disk Management
E Optimize drives (1)

1.12 Which circumstance increase the likelihood of ESD damage to a computer?

(Choose two).

A Using a magnetic screwdriver while working on a hard drive

B Plugging a printer into an UPS
C Working in a low levels of humidity
D Self-grounding against the computer case
E If the humidity level is very high (2)

1.13 Which condition refers to a reduced voltage level of AC power that lasts for an
extended period of time?

A Surge
B Spike
C Sag
D Noise
E Brownout (1)

1.14 What is the significant source of EMI? (Choose two).

A Infrared mice
B RAM modules
C Electrical storms
D Power lines
E LCD monitors (2)
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1.15 What tool in windows OS gives a technician an opportunity to initialize disks

and create partitions?

A Optimize drives
B Disk management
C Disk Cleanup
D Format
E Scandisk (1)
(20)

TOTAL SECTION A: [20]

SECTION B

QUESTION 2

Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE OR FALSE. Choose the answer
and write only 'true' or 'false' next to the question number (2.1–2.10) in the ANSWER
BOOK.

2.1 The function of the BIOS is to allow the computer to connect to a network.

2.2 Spike refers to a sudden or dramatic increase in voltage.

2.3 SATA power connector is used to connect to a hard drive or optical drive.

2.4 The CPU processing speed is measured in gigabytes.

2.5 Upgrading the RAM, the computer performance might decrease.

2.6 PCIe slots are used to fit adapter cards such as graphics card.

2.7 When fitting LGA CPU, the pins of the CPU must be aligned with the pins of
the motherboard socket.

2.8 Disk Management tool can be used to format the partition.

2.9 Noise can cause errors in computer systems.

2.10 In PGA architecture, the pins are in the socket instead of on the processor.
(10 × 1) [10]
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QUESTION 3

3.1 Mention FOUR ways to prevent ESD (Electrostatic discharge). (4)

3.2 Name TWO types of instruction set that CPU’s may use and describe their (4)
functions.

3.3 Modern CPU sockets are built around certain architectures. (4)
Mention and explain any TWO. [12]

QUESTION 4

4.1 What diagnostic tool is used to test the quality of electricity in computer (1)
components?

4.2 Differentiate between Northbridge and Southbridge on a motherboard. (4)

[5]

QUESTION 5

5.1 Explain TWO functions of an UPS. (4)

5.2 What are the THREE characteristics of a safe workplace?. (3)

5.3 Explain the following:

5.3.1 BIOS

5.3.2 Expansion slots

5.3.3 Motherboard form factor

(3 x 2) (6)
[13]

TOTAL SECTION B: [40]

GRAND TOTAL: [60]