A.2.1 Pro Domain 1: Hardware Exam 2023 with complete solution
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A.2.1 Pro Domain 1: Hardware Exam 2023 with complete solution
You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You are repairing the computer in the IT Administration Office, which appears to have a failed power supply. After testing the power supply and confirming the failure, you re...
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A.2.1 Pro Domain 1: Hardware Exam 2023 with complete
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You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. You are repairing the
computer in the IT Administration Office, which appears to have a failed power
supply. After testing the power supply and confirming the failure, you removed it
from the computer. Now you need to select a replacement power supply.
In this lab, your task is to:
> Install a power supply based on the following requirements:
~ The power supply must have the appropriate power connectors for the
motherboard and the CPU.
~ The power supply must support adding a graphics card that requires its own
power connector.
> Make the following connections from the power supply:
~ Connect the motherboard power connector.
~ Connect the CPU power connector.
~ Connect the power connectors for the SATA hard drives.
~ Connect the power connector for the optical drive.
~ Plug the computer in using the existing cable that is plugged into the power
strip.Turn on the power supply.
> Start the computer and boot into Windows.
Locate the correct power supply to install.
> Above the computer, select Motherboard to switch to the motherboard view.
> Select the motherboard to be able to view the documentation.
> From the Selected Component pane, select Details to identify the existing connectors
for the motherboard.
> Select the Specifications tab to determine how many pins the main motherboard and
the CPU power supply require.
> Close the Details window.
> Under Shelf, expand Power Supplies.
> Select a power supply.
> From the Selected Component pane, examine each of the power connectors (look for
all of the connectors required for this scenario).
> Repeat steps 1g-1h for each power supply.
Install the correct power supply.
> Under Shelf, drag the correct power supply to the area in the case below the
motherboard.
> From the Selected Component pane, drag the 20+4 pin connector to the motherboard
to connect the motherboard main power connector.
> From the Selected Component pane, drag the Power Supply, 8-pin CPU connector to
the motherboard to connect the CPU power connector.
,Connect the SATA hard drives.
> From the Selected Component pane, drag a SATA, 15-pin power connector to the
power port on the top hard drive.
> From the Selected Component pane, drag a SATA, 15-pin power connector to the
power port on the second hard drive.
> From the Selected Component pane, drag a SATA, 15-pin power connector to the
power port on the third hard drive.
Connect the optical drive.
> Above the computer, select Drive Bays to switch to the Drive Bays view for the
computer.
> From the Selected Component pane, drag a SATA, 15-pin power connector to the
power port on the optical drive.
Plug the computer into the wall outlet.
> Above the computer, select Back to switch to the back view of the computer.
> Above the power strip, in Partial Connections, select the power cord.
> From the Selected Component pane, drag the AC Power Connector (Female) to the
power supply port on the back of the computer.
> On the power supply, select the power switch to move it to the On position.
> Above the computer, select Front.
> On the computer, select the power button to turn the computer on and boot into
Windows.
You work at a computer repair store. You are in the process of building a new
computer system. The customer wants a motherboard with the following
features:
> 16x PCI Express slot for video card support
> M.2 storage support
> Support for 64-bit processors
> Dual-channel memory support
> Support for up to 64 GB of memory
In this lab, your task is to:
> Select and install the motherboard that meets the scenario requirements.
> Connect the following computer case cables:
~ Power switch
~ Power LED 3-1 pin
~ HDD LED
~ Speaker
~ Fan front
~ Fan rear
~ USB (Black cable- 2.0)
~ Front panel audio
~ USB 3.0
,> Connect the following connectors from the power supply:
~ CPU power
~ Main motherboard power
Read the motherboard specifications to select the motherboard with the required
features.
Find and install the correct motherboard.
> Under Workbench, select Hardware.
> Under Shelf, expand Motherboards.
> Find the correct motherboard.
~ For a motherboard, select Details.
~ Select the Specifications tab.
~ Read the motherboard documentation to identify the supported features.
~ Close the details window.
~ Repeat step 1b until you find a motherboard that meets the scenario requirements.
> Above the computer, select Motherboard.
> Drag Motherboard, Socket 1151 to the motherboard plate in the computer case.
Use the motherboard specifications to locate the required connection ports.
> From the Selected Component pane, select Details for the motherboard.
> Select the Specifications tab.
> Read the documentation to identify the location for the following connectors:
~ #4 Fan front
~ #4 Fan rear
~ #9 USB 3.0 connector
~ #13 Power switch
~ #13 Power LED 3-1 pin
(Note: There is a spot for a 2-pin and a 3-1 pin power LED connection the motherboard.
Make sure to use the 3-1 pin connector.)
~ #13 HDD LED
~ #13 Speaker
~ #14 USB 2.0 connector
~ #18 Front panel audio
~ #2 CPU power
~ #2 Main motherboard power
Connect the system case connectors.
> Select the computer case.
The available connectors are shown in the Selected Component pane.
> From the Selected Component pane, drag the connector to the port location on the
motherboard. If necessary, zoom in to get a closer view of the motherboard.
> Repeat steps 3b until all the case connectors are connected to the motherboard.
Connect the power supply power cables to the motherboard.
> Select the power supply.
> From the Selected Component pane:
, ~ Drag the Connector, Power Supply, 20+4 pin connector to the port on the
motherboard.
~ Drag the Connector, Power Supply, 8-pin connector to the port on the motherboard.
You work at a computer repair store. You are building a new computer for a
customer. You have already installed the motherboard in the system case, and
now you need to select the processor, heat sink, and fan.
In this lab, your task is to:
> Determine which CPU(s) will work for the motherboard and where to plug in the
CPU fan.
~ Answer Questions 1 and 2.
> Determine which suitable CPU is the fastest and install it on the motherboard.
~ Answer Question 3.
> Determine which heat sink and fan combo will work with the installed CPU.
~ Answer Question 4.
> Connect the heat sink and fan.
Determine which CPU(s) will work for the motherboard and where to plug in the CPU
fan.
> Above the computer, select Motherboard.
> Select the motherboard.
> From the Selected Component pane, select Details.
> Select the Specifications tab.
> Maximize the window for better viewing.
> Read the motherboard documentation to identify:
~ The type of supported CPU socket.
~ Where to plug in the CPU fan.
> From the top right, select Answer Questions.
> Answer Questions 1 and 2.
~ 1. Which CPU sockets are supported by the motherboard and are the least
expensive?
~ 2. Which number on the motherboard diagram indicates where the CPU fan can be
connected?
> Close the motherboard specifications window.
Determine which suitable CPU is the fastest and install it on the motherboard.
> Under Shelf, expand Processors.
> Read the description found under each processor.
> Answer Question 3.
~ 3. Which is most likely to be the fastest of the supported CPUs?
> Drag the fastest supported CPU to the processor socket on the motherboard.
Determine which heat sink and fan combo will work with the installed CPU.
> Under Shelf, expand Fans.
> Read the description found under each fan.
> Answer Question 4.
~ 4. Which heat sink and fan will work with the installed CPU?
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