Answers to Assessment Test 220-1001
1. Which of the following is not considered a system component that can be found inside a computer?
--CPU RAM PCIe graphics adapter Motherboard C. System components are essential for the basic functionality of a computer system. Many of the landmarks found on the motherboard can be considered system components, even expansion slots, to a degree. What you plug into those slots, however, must be considered peripheral to the basic operation of the system. See Chapter 1 for more information.
2. Which of the following is a physical memory format installed directly in today's desktop computer systems?
--DIMM HDD SSD RAM A. DIMMs are a type of memory module. HDD is a hard drive, and SSD is a solid-state drive—both are for permanent long-term storage. RAM is what memory is called, but it is not a physical memory format. See Chapter 1 for more information.
3. Which of the following are components that can commonly be found on a motherboard...
