DVD
■ Blu-ray
■ Tape
■ DVD DL
✔ 1.6 Install various types of CPUs and apply the appropriate cooling methods.
■ Socket types
■ Intel: 775, 1155, 1156, 1366, 1150, 2011
■ AMD: AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+
■ Characteristics
■ Speeds
■ Cores
■ Cache size/type
■ Hyperthreading
■ Virtualization support
■ Architecture (32-bit vs. 64-bit)
■ Integrated GPU
■ Disable execute bit
■ Cooling
■ Heat sink
■ Fans
■ Thermal paste
■ Liquid-based
■ Fanless/passive
✔ 1.7 Compare and contrast various PC connection interfaces, their characteristics and purpose.
■ Physical connections
■ USB 1.1 vs. 2.0 vs. 3.0
■ Connector types: A, B, mini, micro
■ Firewire 400 vs. Firewire 800
■ SATA1 vs. SATA2 vs. SATA3, eSATA
■ Other connector types
■ VGA
■ HDMI
■ DVI
■ Audio
■ Analog
■ Digital (Optical connector)
■ RJ-45
■ RJ-11
■ Thunderbolt
■ Wireless connections
■ Bluetooth
■ RF
■ IR
■ NFC
■ Characteristics
■ Analog
■ Digital
■ Distance limitations
■ Data transfer speeds
■ Quality
■ Frequencies
✔ 1.8 Install a power supply based on given specifications.
■ Connector types and their voltages
■ SATA
■ Molex
■ 4/8-pin 12v
■ PCIe 6/8-pin
■ 20-pin
■ 24-pin
■ Specifications
■ Wattage
■ Dual rail
■ Size
■ Number of connectors
■ ATX
■ MicroATX
■ Dual voltage options
✔ 1.9 Given a scenario, select the appropriate components for a custom PC configuration to meet customer specifications or needs.
■ Graphic/CAD/CAM design workstation
■ Multicore processor
■ High-end video
■ Maximum RAM
■ Audio/video editing workstation
■ Specialized audio and video card
■ Large fast hard drive
■ Dual monitors
■ Virtualization workstation
■ Maximum RAM and CPU cores
■ Gaming PC
■ Multicore processor
■ High-end video/specialized GPU
■ High-definition sound card
■ High-end cooling
■ Home theater PC
■ Surround sound audio
■ HDMI output
■ HTPC compact form factor
■ TV tuner
■ Standard thick client
■ Desktop applications
■ Meets recommended requirements for selected OS
■ Thin client
■ Basic applications
■ Meets minimum requirements for selected OS
■ Network connectivity
■ Home server PC
■ Media streaming
■ File sharing
■ Print sharing
■ Gigabit NIC
■ RAID array
✔ 1.1 °Compare and contrast types of display devices and their features.
■ Types
■ LCD
■ TN vs. IPS
■ Fluorescent vs. LED backlighting
■ Plasma
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