Question 1

The ____-conductor IDE cable has half the number of pins as it has wires.
A)40
B)60
C)80
D)100

Accepted Answer

An 80-conductor IDE cable has 40 pins and 80 wires, with each pin having a corresponding ground wire to reduce interference.

Question 2

Almost all hard drives sold today for desktop computers are magnetic hard drives.

Accepted Answer

Magnetic hard drives are still the most commonly used type of hard drive for desktop computers, although solid-state drives (SSDs) are growing in popularity.

Question 3

____ is a system BIOS feature that monitors hard drive performance,disk spin up time,temperature,distance between the head and the disk,and other mechanical activities of the drive in order to predict when the drive is likely to fail.
A)S.M.A.R.T.
B)D.A.R.T.
C)S.T.A.R.T.
D)S.P.I.N.

Accepted Answer

S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a system BIOS feature that monitors various mechanical activities of the hard drive to predict its failure. The other options, D.A.R.T., S.T.A.R.T., and S.P.I.N. are not known system BIOS features for monitoring hard drive performance.

Question 4

Each side,or surface,of one hard drive platter is called a ____.
A)bubble
B)wing
C)tail
D)head

Accepted Answer

Each surface of a hard drive platter is called a head.

Question 5

____ transfers data directly from the drive to memory without involving the CPU.
A)RMA
B)DAM
C)SMA
D)DMA

Accepted Answer

DMA stands for Direct Memory Access and is a technology that allows data to be transferred directly from a device (such as a hard drive) to memory without involving the CPU. This can result in faster and more efficient transfers. RMA, DAM, and SMA are not commonly used terms in the field of computer hardware.

Question 6

____ mode involves the CPU and is slower than DMA mode.
A)DMZ
B)PIO
C)RMA
D)PIN

Accepted Answer

PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode involves the CPU in the data transfer process and is slower than DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode which allows data to be transferred directly to and from memory without involving the CPU. The other options are not related to data transfer modes.

Question 7

The total number of ____ on the drive determines the drive capacity.
A)sectors
B)wedges
C)platters
D)controllers

Accepted Answer

Sectors are the smallest subdivision of data on a hard disk drive, and the total number of sectors on the drive determines its capacity. Wedges and platters are components of the drive, and controllers are responsible for managing data transfer and communication.

Question 8

A hard disk drive (HDD),most often called a hard drive,comes in two sizes for personal computers: the 1.8" size is used for laptop computers and the 2.5" size is used for desktops.

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect as the 2.5" size is used for laptop computers and the 3.5" size is used for desktops.

Question 9

The ATA interface standards are developed by Technical Committee T13 and published by ____.
A)ISO
B)IEEE
C)IETF
D)ANSI

Accepted Answer

The ATA interface standards are developed by Technical Committee T13 and published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Question 10

Windows Vista technology that supports a hybrid drive is called ____.
A)ReadyRAM
B)ReadySpin
C)ReadyDrive
D)ReadyDisk

Accepted Answer

ReadyDrive is the Windows Vista technology that supports a hybrid drive, which combines a traditional hard drive with a smaller but faster solid-state drive (SSD) to improve system performance. ReadyRAM and ReadySpin are not technologies related to hybrid drives, and ReadyDisk does not exist as a Windows Vista technology.

Question 11

With ____,you can connect and disconnect a drive while the system is running.
A)wet-swapping
B)cold-swapping
C)hot-swapping
D)block-swapping

Accepted Answer

Hot-swapping allows for the insertion or removal of a drive while the system is still running, without the need for a system shutdown or reboot. This is useful in situations where continuous operation is required, such as in server environments where data needs to be added or removed without interrupting service.

Question 12

During the ____ formatting process,you specify the size of the partition and what file system it will use.
A)low-level
B)high-level
C)medium-level
D)physical

Accepted Answer

During the high-level formatting process, you specify the size of the partition and what file system it will use. Low-level formatting involves creating the tracks and sectors on the hard drive, and physical formatting refers to the manufacturing process of creating the disk surface. Medium-level formatting is not commonly used in modern computing.

Question 13

Hardware problems usually show up at POST,unless there is physical damage to an area of the hard drive that is not accessed during POST.

Accepted Answer

Hardware problems typically manifest during POST (Power-On Self Test), which is an automatic diagnostic test that a computer performs when it is powered up. However, some physical damage to the hard drive may not be detected during POST, depending on the location of the damage.

Question 14

____ on a circuit board inside the drive housing is responsible for writing and reading data to these tracks and sectors and for keeping track of where everything is stored on the drive.
A)Wetware
B)ROM
C)Firmware
D)Software

Accepted Answer

Firmware on a circuit board inside the drive housing is responsible for writing and reading data to these tracks and sectors and for keeping track of where everything is stored on the drive. Wetware refers to the biological components of a computer system, ROM is a type of memory used for booting up the computer, and software is a program used to perform tasks on the computer.

Question 15

The top and bottom of each disk of a magnetic hard drive have a(n)____ that moves across the disk surface as all the disks rotate on a spindle.
A)read head
B)read/write head
C)access head
D)platter device

Accepted Answer

The read/write head is the device that moves across the disk surface as all the disks rotate on a spindle in a magnetic hard drive. This head is responsible for both reading and writing data. Therefore, B) read/write head is the best choice. Choices A) read head, C) access head, and D) platter device are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the component that moves across the disk surface in a magnetic hard drive.

Question 16

External ____ is up to six times faster than USB or FireWire.
A)SATA
B)SCSI
C)IDE
D)DMA

Accepted Answer

SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is a high-speed interface used for connecting storage devices to a computer's motherboard. It offers faster speeds compared to USB or FireWire, making it the best choice for external drives that require fast data transfer rates. SCSI and IDE are outdated technologies, while DMA (Direct Memory Access) is a technique used by various interfaces, including SATA, to transfer data between devices and memory without involving the processor.

Question 17

A ____ drive has one,two,or more platters,or disks,that stack together and spin in unison inside a sealed metal housing that contains firmware to control reading and writing data to the drive and to communicate with the motherboard.
A)magnetic optical
B)floppy
C)magnetic hard
D)magnetic image

Accepted Answer

Magnetic hard drives are composed of one or more platters which contain the data that is stored on the drive, and are housed in a sealed metal casing. They use magnetic fields to read and write data, and are controlled by firmware to facilitate communication with the motherboard. Magnetic optical drives use a laser to read and write data, and floppy drives use a thin magnetic disk to store data. Magnetic image drives are not a recognized type of storage device.

Question 18

Solid state hard drives cost more and are less rugged than magnetic hard drives.

Accepted Answer

Solid state hard drives actually cost less and are typically more rugged than magnetic hard drives.

Question 19

____ is a standard for communication between a subsystem of peripheral devices and the system bus.
A)SAS
B)SATA
C)SCSD
D)SCSI

Accepted Answer

SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a standard for communication between peripheral devices and the system bus. SAS and SATA are also standards for communication, but they are specifically for storage devices, while SCSI can be used for a wide range of peripheral devices. SCSD is not a known standard in computer systems.

Question 20

If you are replacing a floppy drive,you must inform BIOS setup by accessing setup and changing the drive type.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 8: Supporting Hard Drives

The ____-conductor IDE cable has half the number of pins as it has wires.

Almost all hard drives sold today for desktop computers are magnetic hard drives.

____ is a system BIOS feature that monitors hard drive performance,disk spin up time,temperature,distance between the head and the disk,and other mechanical activities of the drive in order to predict when the drive is likely to fail.

Each side,or surface,of one hard drive platter is called a ____.

____ transfers data directly from the drive to memory without involving the CPU.

____ mode involves the CPU and is slower than DMA mode.

The total number of ____ on the drive determines the drive capacity.

A hard disk drive (HDD),most often called a hard drive,comes in two sizes for personal computers: the 1.8" size is used for laptop computers and the 2.5" size is used for desktops.

The ATA interface standards are developed by Technical Committee T13 and published by ____.

Windows Vista technology that supports a hybrid drive is called ____.

With ____,you can connect and disconnect a drive while the system is running.

During the ____ formatting process,you specify the size of the partition and what file system it will use.

Hardware problems usually show up at POST,unless there is physical damage to an area of the hard drive that is not accessed during POST.

____ on a circuit board inside the drive housing is responsible for writing and reading data to these tracks and sectors and for keeping track of where everything is stored on the drive.

The top and bottom of each disk of a magnetic hard drive have a(n) ____ that moves across the disk surface as all the disks rotate on a spindle.

External ____ is up to six times faster than USB or FireWire.

A ____ drive has one,two,or more platters,or disks,that stack together and spin in unison inside a sealed metal housing that contains firmware to control reading and writing data to the drive and to communicate with the motherboard.

Solid state hard drives cost more and are less rugged than magnetic hard drives.

____ is a standard for communication between a subsystem of peripheral devices and the system bus.

If you are replacing a floppy drive,you must inform BIOS setup by accessing setup and changing the drive type.