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WGU D316 OA EXAM/WGU D316 IT
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FINAL TEST BANK NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 700 QUESTIONS AND
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True or False: The Lightning port is found only on Apple's
mobile devices. To connect such a device to a PC, you need a suitable adapter cable, such as a Lightning-to-USB A or Lightning-to-USB C.
ANSWER: True
True or False: In SATA connections, the 7-pin data connector
does not supply power. Instead, a separate 15-pin power connector is used to connect the device to the PC's power supply.
ANSWER: True
Computer power connector used by optical drives, hard drives, and case fans. Keyed to prevent it from being inserted into a power port improperly.
ANSWER: Molex connector
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True or False: Under the external SATA standard, you must use
an eSATA cable to connect to an external eSATA port; you cannot use an internal SATA cable.
ANSWER: True
What are the basic core system functions of a personal computer?
ANSWER: Compute, Storage, Networking
True or False: RAM devices can only hold data when the PC is
powered on.
ANSWER: True
True or False: After a CPU has been installed, it is covered by a
thermal paste, heat sink, and a fan.
ANSWER: True
Fill in the blank: The CPU socket has a distinctive ______
shape.
- Circle
- Oval
- Square
- Triangle
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ANSWER: C) Square
A group of chips on the motherboard that controls the timing and flow of data and instructions to and from the CPU.
ANSWER: Chipset
True or False: The chipset can be upgraded after being installed
onto the motherboard.
ANSWER: False
True or False: The type of chipset on the motherboard
determines the choice of processor; the type and maximum amount of RAM; and support for integrated interfaces/ports, such as video, sound, and networking.
ANSWER: True
True or False: Interfaces that are not supported by a computer's
chipset can be installed or upgraded as an adapter card.
ANSWER: True
True or False: System RAM is not volatile.
ANSWER: False
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The main storage area for programs and data when the computer is running. This memory uses a type of memory technology called RAM. Program code is then loaded into RAM so that it can be accessed and executed by the processor.
ANSWER: System memory
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment - one or more fixed drives can be connected here. This can also be used to connect removable drives, such as tape drives and optical drives. These are installed to a drive bay in the chassis/system case and then connected to a data port via a cable and to the power supply via a SATA power or Molex connector.
ANSWER: SATA
An SSD provisioned in an adapter card form factor. These ports are often oriented horizontally. The adapter card is inserted at an angle and then pushed into place and secured with a screw.
ANSWER: M.2 Interface
True or False: There are different M.2 adapter sizes, so you
should check that any given adapter will fit in your motherboard.