Deck 31: The Right PC for You

Question 1

Which of the following is a system designed to handle only very basic applications with an absolute minimum amount of hardware required by the operating system?

A) Video workstation
B) Virtualization workstation
C) Thick client
D) Thin client

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following are motherboard considerations for a thick client?

A) Monitor support
B) RAM support
C) Speaker support
D) HDMI-capable

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when selecting a video card for a thick client?

A) Onboard or on a dedicated card
B) RAM
C) Ports (VGA,HDMI)
D) Multiple monitor support

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which PC combines the requirements of a graphics workstation and an audio workstation?

A) Home-theater PC
B) Virtualization workstation
C) Video workstation
D) Gaming PC

Question 5

Which type of PC will make use of specialized input devices,referred to as control surfaces that mimic the look and feel of older,analog mixing consoles?

A) Virtualization workstation
B) Digital audio workstation
C) Graphics workstation
D) Home-theater PC

Question 6

A single-purpose system,like a point-of-sale machine (cash registers)is an example of what type of computer:

A) Thick client
B) Thin client
C) Workstation
D) Server

Question 7

Which of the following is the recommended monitor specification for a thick client?

A) CRT
B) LED-backlit LCD monitor
C) Passive Matrix
D) Active Matrix

Question 8

Digitizer tablets are primarily used in what type of workstation?

A) Graphics workstation
B) Virtualization workstation
C) Digital audio workstation
D) General purpose workstation

Question 9

A home server PC usually fills all of the following roles EXCEPT:

A) Media streaming
B) Virtualization
C) File sharing
D) Print sharing

Question 10

What technology can be an inexpensive redundant storage option for thick clients?

A) RAID 6
B) RAID 0
C) RAID 1
D) RAID 5

Question 11

Which type of PC is more likely to require a very high-end sound interface?

A) Graphics workstation
B) Virtualization workstation
C) Digital audio workstation
D) Thin client

Question 12

Which is the primary performance consideration for a home server PC that streams media?

A) High-end graphics
B) Theater-quality sound
C) Large amounts of RAM
D) Fast network connection

Question 13

All of the following are important hardware consideration in a graphics workstation EXCEPT:

A) Monitor
B) CPU
C) Video card
D) Sound card

Question 14

Who of the following are the primary users of graphics workstations?

A) Gamers
B) Photographers
C) Video editors
D) Sound technicians

Question 15

All of the following are ways to evaluate parts EXCEPT:

A) Read the reviews
B) Read the fine print
C) Compare and contrast
D) Test the next lowest model

Question 16

All of the following are minimum recommended system requirements for a Windows 7 64-bit thick client EXCEPT:

A) 1 gigahertz (GHz)or faster 64-bit (x64)processor
B) 2 GB RAM
C) DirectX 11 video card
D) 20 GB available hard disk space

Question 17

What is a technology that enables you to run more than one operating system at the same time on a single computer called?

A) Multiprocessing
B) Simulation
C) Emulation
D) Virtualization

Question 18

What is the most important hardware component in virtualization?

A) RAM
B) Disk storage
C) Video
D) Sound

Question 19

What does CompTIA refer to as a SOHO PC?

A) Thick client
B) Thin client
C) Virtualization workstation
D) Graphics workstation

Question 20

Which component of a video workstation is important due to the large size of video files?

A) Storage
B) GPU
C) RAM
D) Video card

Question 21

A good-quality,widescreen,LED-backlit LCD monitor no smaller than __________ inches diagonally across will serve through several thick-client builds.

Question 22

Which of the following is NVIDIA's technology for linking multiple graphics cards?

A) HDMI
B) i7 Extreme Edition
C) CrossFire
D) Scalable Link Interface

Question 23

How many graphics cards can currently be linked together under AMD's Crossfire technology?

A) 4
B) 3
C) 2
D) 5

Question 24

All of the following are considered the minimum recommended hardware for a budget gaming PC EXCEPT:

A) Quad-core CPU with a speed of 3 GHz or more
B) 4 GB of RAM
C) Graphics card capable of running 10 FPS
D) Cooling system that can handle the increased heat

Question 25

CompTIA calls a general-purpose SOHO computer a __________ client.

Question 26

The minimum recommended RAM for a Windows 7 64-bit thick client is __________.

Question 27

All of the following are software tools for audio/video playback EXCEPT:

A) Windows Media Center
B) XBMC
C) Plex
D) iCloud

Question 28

The realistic recommended processor for a thick client is a __________ or faster 64-bit (x64)processor with at least __________ cores.

Question 29

Research reviews of your part by __________.

Question 30

Which type of system enables you to play music and watch movies and television?

A) Home-theater PC
B) Video workstation
C) Graphics workstation
D) Digital audio workstation

Question 31

__________ reviews of hardware are written by professionals.

Question 32

What connection type does a home-theater PC use to provide support for large monitors at high resolution?

A) VGA
B) HDMI
C) RCA
D) USB 3.0

Question 33

For a thick client,look for cards that have decent RAM and several __________.

Question 34

A (n)__________ is a system designed to handle only very basic applications with an absolute minimum amount of hardware required by the operating system.

Question 35

Consider whether to use a (n)__________ or a dedicated video card.

Question 36

What term refers to a preconfigured device that contains multiple hard drives and attaches to your network?

A) SAN
B) NAS
C) RAID 0
D) RAID 5

Question 37

Check the return and __________ policy of the manufacturer and the retailer.

Question 38

What is the minimum recommended monitor resolution for a budget gaming PC?

A) 800 × 600
B) 640 × 480
C) 1920 × 1080
D) 1024 × 768

Question 39

What type of certified devices connect to your home network,discover each other,and share media?

A) Wi-Fi
B) DVI
C) DLNA
D) HDMI

Question 40

What type of connection carries both the video signal and the surround-sound audio signal and can be plugged into the television directly from the PC?

A) RCA
B) VGA
C) DVI
D) HDMI

Question 41

The home server should connect via __________ to minimize any lag or dropped frames during streaming.

Question 42

Audio workstations frequently make use of specialized input devices,referred to as __________,that mimic the look and feel of older,analog mixing consoles.

Question 43

For the best output,the sound card connects to the stereo receiver via __________.

Question 44

Both DVI and Display Port can support __________ HDTV resolution.

Question 45

Hardware needs on a home server apply primarily to the __________ speed and __________ capacity.

Question 46

__________ means building your PC in a way that keeps it relevant for a few years.

Question 47

Both Windows Media Player and __________ have a feature to share media files on a local network.

Question 48

A (n)__________ PC may stream media and be a file or print server.

Question 49

__________ combine the requirements of a graphics workstation and an audio workstation.

Question 50

A powerful 64-bit CPU that supports __________ will also help your virtual machines run smoothly.

Question 51

For budget gaming systems,look for sound cards that support extra channels,more bits,and higher __________.

Question 52

__________ carries both the video signal and the surround-sound audio signal into the television directly from the PC.

Question 53

A (n)__________ workstation needs a high-quality audio interface with inputs that enable you to connect professional microphones and instruments.

Question 54

CAD/CAM workstations should also have a professional-level __________ card.

Question 55

The primary need for a graphics workstation is a __________.

Question 56

__________ frequently make use of specialized input devices,such as digitizer tablets.

Question 57

Many monitors require __________ to accurately display colors.

Question 58

__________ certified devices connect to your home network,discover each other,and share media.

Question 59

__________ is the most important hardware component in virtualization.

Question 60

__________ can help consolidate multiple machines into one box,saving floor space,electricity,etc.

Question 61

What are the primary hardware considerations of a graphics workstation?

Question 62

What should be the motherboard considerations for a thick client?

Question 63

What kind of monitor is recommended for a basic thick client?

Question 64

How many graphics cards can be linked in the current technologies?

Question 65

What are two ways to approach extreme gaming PCs that make them very expensive?

Question 66

Why does the size of the case matter?

Question 67

What will you need in order to use 3-D technology in your gaming system?

Question 68

What is a "thick client?

Question 69

Describe the current technologies that employ multiple graphics cards.

Question 70

How is virtualization implemented on workstations?

Question 71

What are the realistic recommended hardware specs for a thick client?

Question 72

What would a video workstation usually use two monitors for?

Question 73

Describe a thin client.

Question 74

What are two types of reviews you should use to evaluate parts?

Question 75

What should you look for in the "fine print" regarding a part?

Question 76

What interfaces might a video workstation have?

Question 77

Describe what a graphics workstation is used for.

Question 78

How would you share a printer on a home server PC?

Question 79

What are hardware considerations on a virtualization workstation?

Question 80

What specialized input devices do digital audio workstations use?