You have a laptop with a dual core processor with the following characteristics: * 1024 MB L2 cache * 125 Watts * 45nm process sizeYou want to upgrade the processor to one that uses less power. Which of the following characteristics would most likely identify a processor that uses less power?
  • 90 watts
  • Replace the power supply because it is failing.
  • Upgrade to a power supply that provides more watts.
  • Watt rating
An employee submitted a support ticket stating that her computer will not turn on.Which of the following troubleshooting steps should you take first?
  • Upgrade to a power supply that provides more watts.
  • 1. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall.2. Make sure the surge protector is turned on.
  • 1. Processor connector2. Form factor3. Output wattage
  • 1. Form factor2. Output wattage3. Type and number of connectors
Your company relocated you from the United States to their United Kingdom office in London. You brought your personal computer with you and are in the process of setting it up. Your computer was previously configured to receive 115 VAC, but the electricity in London uses 230 VAC.Which of the following would allow your computer to run on 230 VAC?
  • Replace the power supply because it is failing.
  • Upgrade to a power supply that provides more watts.
  • Toggle the voltage switch on the power supply to the different voltage.
  • 1. Form factor2. Output wattage3. Type and number of connectors
You have a desktop computer that you want to upgrade. You add several internal components and external components. You realize that you need to ensure that your power supply can support all of the new devices. Which of the following power supply ratings BEST describes the rating used to determine this?
  • Upgrade to a power supply that provides more watts.
  • Replace the power supply because it is failing.
  • Watt rating
  • 90 watts
You are servicing a client's computer that has been randomly restarting. You decide to test the power supply using a multimeter. You connect the positive lead to the yellow wire on one of the Molex connectors. Which of the following BEST describes the action you should take based on the multimeter reading shown below?MULTIMETER READS: 10.24 volts
  • Replace the power supply.
  • Nothing. The power supply is working normally.
  • Upgrade to a power supply that provides more watts.
  • Replace the power supply because it is failing.
You need to replace the power supply in your desktop. As you choose the replacement power supply, which of the following specifications are the most likely to affect your choice? (choose three)
  • Nothing. The power supply is working normally.
  • 1. Processor connector2. Form factor3. Output wattage
  • Upgrade to a power supply that provides more watts.
  • 1. Form factor2. Output wattage3. Type and number of connectors
You have a desktop computer that uses a 250 Watt power supply. You recently added a 4-disk RAID10 array to the system and now it spontaneously shuts down. What should you do?
  • Replace the power supply.
  • Nothing. The power supply is working normally.
  • Upgrade to a power supply that provides more watts.
  • 1. Processor connector2. Form factor3. Output wattage
You are building a new computer from both new and used parts. The video card is a PCIe video card that requires an 8-pin power connector. However, your power supply doesn't haven an 8-pin PCIe power connector. Which solution would be the least expensive option for your system?
  • Replace the power supply because it is failing.
  • 1. Form factor2. Output wattage3. Type and number of connectors
  • Nothing. The power supply is working normally.
  • Use an adapter cable to connect two 4-pin Molex connectors to the 8-pin PCIe connector.
You need to replace the power supply in your home desktop computer. Which of the following specifications are the most likely to affect your power supply choice?
  • Upgrade to a power supply that provides more watts.
  • 1. Processor connector2. Form factor3. Output wattage
  • Nothing. The power supply is working normally.
  • 1. Form factor2. Output wattage3. Type and number of connectors
A computer's power supply converts mains AC to low-voltage regulated DC power for the internal components of a computer. You are building a new computer. You are deciding which type of power supply to install. Which of the following definitions BEST describe a valid type of power supply?
  • A dual-rail power supply provides separate rails (PCB traces) used to balance the power load between multiple circuits, which prevents any one circuit from becoming overloaded.
  • 1. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall.2. Make sure the surge protector is turned on.
  • Replace the power supply because it is failing.
  • Toggle the voltage switch on the power supply to the different voltage.
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