32 Computer Service and Repair
12. What are the two numeric values for 1 megabyte?
a. Base 10 _____ = 1M
b. Base 2 or binary _____ = 1M
13. What are the two numeric values for 1 kilobyte?
a. Base 10 _____ = 1k
b. Base 2 or binary _____ = 1k
14. What are the two numeric values for 1 gigabyte?
a. Base 10 _____ = 1G
b. Base 2 or binary _____ = 1G
15. Name two port types a keyboard or mouse can connect to.
16. The _____ connection is used to connect to the network.
17. Name three types of video connectors.
18. What components are found in a typical computer workstation?
19. RAM provides (temporary, permanent) _____ storage of data.
20. What is the purpose of the battery mounted on the motherboard?
21. Explain the difference between the CMOS chip and firmware.
22. What are the two types of firmware used today?
23. Why are expansion slots provided on a computer motherboard?
24. What happens during the POST?
25. What happens when the save command is initiated in a software program?
26. Describe the differences between ESD, EMI, and RFI.
27. Which of the following can be harmful to integrated circuits?
a. EMI and RFI
b. ESD and EMI
c. RFI and ESD
d. Only ESD
28. What are some common tools used by a computer technician?
29. Which type of fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires?
30. What does the fire protection acronym PASS represent?
31. What government organization is responsible for safety education and
enforcement in the work area?
32. What is the maximum amount of weight employers allow employees to lift?