CompTIA A+ Domain 3: Hardware Welcome to your CompTIA A+ Domain 3: Hardware 1. CompTIA A+: Hardware What type of RAM is primarily used in modern graphics cards? A. DDR4 B. GDDR6 C. SDRAM D. VRAM None 2. CompTIA A+: Hardware In a computer system, what is the primary purpose of a Southbridge chipset? A. Managing communication between the CPU and memory B. Handling I/O functions and peripheral connectivity C. Accelerating graphic rendering D. Regulating power supply None 3. CompTIA A+: Hardware Which connector type is commonly used for modern internal hard drives? A. IDE B. SATA C. SCSI D. RS-232 None 4. CompTIA A+: Hardware What does the term 'thermal throttling' refer to in the context of CPU performance? A. Increasing clock speed based on workload B. Reducing clock speed due to high temperature C. Distributing workload among multiple cores D. Adjusting voltage to save energy None 5. CompTIA A+: Hardware Which type of cable is most suitable for a 10 Gbps network connection over a distance of 100 meters? A. Cat 5e B. Cat 6 C. Cat 6a D. Cat 7 None 6. CompTIA A+: Hardware In the context of laptop displays, what does the term IPS stand for and signify? A. Integrated Panel System - indicates a built-in screen B. In-Plane Switching - refers to better color and viewing angles C. Intelligent Panel Sync - relates to adaptive refresh rates D. Inverted Pixel Screen - a type of touch screen technology None 7. CompTIA A+: Hardware What is the primary function of a VRM (Voltage Regulator Module) in a motherboard? A. Controlling fan speed B. Regulating the voltage to the CPU C. Managing RAM frequency D. Distributing power to peripherals None 8. CompTIA A+: Hardware What is the primary purpose of a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket in computer hardware? A. To enhance the cooling of the CPU B. To reduce the risk of damaging the CPU during installation C. To increase the speed of the CPU D. To provide additional power to the CPU None 9. CompTIA A+: Hardware Which type of RAM is typically used in the cache memory of a processor? A. DDR4 B. SRAM C. DRAM D. SDRAM None 10. CompTIA A+: Hardware What is the primary difference between an ATX and a MicroATX motherboard? A. Processor compatibility B. Power consumption C. Size and number of expansion slots D. Memory type support None 11. CompTIA A+: Hardware In computer hardware, what is the function of a heatsink? A. To store data temporarily B. To supply power to the CPU C. To cool down components by dissipating heat D. To accelerate graphics processing None 12. CompTIA A+: Hardware Which connector type is commonly used for connecting solid state drives (SSDs) in a high-performance computing environment? A. SATA B. USB C. Thunderbolt D. NVMe None 13. CompTIA A+: Hardware What is the purpose of ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory in a computer system? A. To improve the graphics rendering B. To reduce the system's power consumption C. To detect and correct data corruption D. To increase the system's processing speed None 14. CompTIA A+: Hardware In the context of computer hardware, what is a primary function of the CMOS battery? A. To power the cooling fans B. To maintain system time and BIOS settings C. To provide extra power to the CPU D. To store user data None 15. CompTIA A+: Hardware Which hardware component is responsible for converting digital signals to analog signals for a monitor? A. GPU B. DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) C. Motherboard D. Power Supply Unit (PSU) None 16. CompTIA A+: Hardware What is the primary advantage of using a multi-core processor in a computer? A. Increased RAM capacity B. Enhanced sound quality C. Improved multitasking and processing efficiency D. Lower power consumption None 17. CompTIA A+: Hardware What type of power connector is typically used by modern graphics cards? A. 4-pin Molex B. 8-pin PCIe C. 20-pin ATX D. SATA power connector None 18. CompTIA A+: Hardware What is the function of the VRM (Voltage Regulator Module) on a motherboard? A. To regulate the voltage supplied to the CPU B. To store data for quick access by the CPU C. To convert AC power to DC power D. To control the speed of the cooling fans None 19. CompTIA A+: Hardware Which of the following is a primary characteristic of a Thunderbolt 3 connection? A. It can transmit data at speeds up to 40 Gbps B. It is primarily used for connecting keyboards and mice C. It supports a maximum cable length of 100 meters D. It is incompatible with USB-C devices None 20. CompTIA A+: Hardware In computer hardware, what is the primary use of a riser card? A. To extend the height of the CPU cooler B. To add additional expansion slots in a small form factor PC C. To increase the RAM capacity D. To enhance the audio quality None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
