Wednesday, November 20, 2013

DCSE Desktop 2013 Q & A

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Q1: Which of the Following are reasons you might go into the BIOS?
Ans: verify device are connected.
        make adjustments to hardware functionality
        report on computer hardware

Q2: What precautions should you take to help prevent electrostatic discharge?
Ans: Use a wareless anti-static strap
       Wear a fully-gronded ESD wrist strap.

Q3: What should you do before you start troubleshooting a problem?
Ans: Check whether the system is in warranty.

Q4: Why should ZIF socket T covers be replaced on system boards for returns?
Ans:To protect the socket pins.

Q5:Which innovation supersedes older BIOS in dell portable and desktop computers?
Ans:UEFI BIOS.

Q6:When replacing the USB 3.0 cable in the Precision T7600.What will need to be removed?
Ans: System Board

Q7:A desktop will not boot.The PSA/ePSA indicates that the hard drive pass checks
  Which of these is the most likely explanation.
Ans: Corrupt Operating System
         Hard drive connection not seated correctly
         Missing operating system


Q8: What should you do before replacing a hard drive?

Ans: Run the hard drive self-test.


Q9: Working on a desktop,you remove the system DIMMs and switch power back on.the system does not beep.what can you conclude from this?

Ans: System Board is bad.


Q10: Which key do you press during power-on to access the bios interface?

Ans: <F2>.

Q11: The newest Optiplex systems indicate faults by means of:

Ans: The Power Button LED.


Q12: Where will you find a BIST(built-in self-test) button on an Optiplex or Precision computer?

Ans: On the power supply unit.


Q13:  What do newer Optiplex systems use to mount fans to the system?
Ans: Rubber Grommets instead of screws.


Q14: Working with the Precision R5500.in which first available slot should you install the PSU?

Ans: Lowest slot.


Q15: Which of these computers have VESA mount brackets?

Ans:  Optiplex 9010 A|O
          Inspiron 2330 A|O


Q16: Which portfolio has a model which may be housed in the data Center?

Ans:  Precision.


Q17: You should always check the service tag to ensure that you are servicing the right system:
Ans: True

Q18: Best practices when handling parts(motherboards,cards,HDDs,etcJinclude:
Ans: Lifting and Holding edges and sides of part.