3.13.3 Practice Questions

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3.13.3 Practice Questions 1. Match the cooling system types on the left with the appropriate characteristics and uses on the right. Each cooling system type can be used once, more than once, or not at all. Active heat sink- Used for cooling high-end video cards Liquid cooling - Used for cooling high-end gaming computers Active heat sink -Has a fan attached to the heat sink Active heat sink - Used for cooling CPUs Power supply - Exhausts hot air out of the back of the case Passive heat sink - Used for cooling memory modules Liquid cooling - Used for cooling high-performance systems Passive heat sink - Has no fan attached to the heat sink 2. Which of the following will ensure optimal system cooling? (Select three.) - Bundle cables together and secure unused cables to the case. - Keep the ambient temperature below 80 degrees F. - Leave space between the case and any walls or obstructions. 3. A computer was brought into your help desk center for repair. You have been told that it randomly locks up. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this issue? Overheated processor 4. You have a system that has been overheating. Which of the following actions will NOT help to keep the system cool? Removing the case side panel. 5. Which of the following thermal solutions might you find on memory modules? Passive heat sink 6. Which of the following characteristics accurately describes passive heat sinks? More reliable than active heat sinks 7. What is the correct order for installing a processor for proper cooling? CPU, thermal paste, heat sink, fan 8. Where should you apply the thermal paste when installing a processor? Between the heat sink and CPU 9. Which of the following processor features is MOST likely to significantly reduce power consumption based on current operating conditions? Throttling 10. You have just finished upgrading the CPU in your desktop system. After running the system for about 10 minutes, the system locks up and automatically restarts. Which of the following is the BEST first steps in troubleshooting the problem? (Select two.) Check the CPU fan power. Make sure the heat sink is properly mounted and has thermal paste.

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