CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question E-69

A user recently purchased a new high-end graphics card, and would like to run their existing games through an LCD TV at 1080p. However, when the installation is complete, none of the games appear correctly on the LCD TV. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

A. The LCD TV response rate is not fast enough for gaming.
B. The PC games cannot be run to an external display.
C. The games do not support a 1920×1080 resolution.
D. The LCD TV driver is not supported by the Windows operating system.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
One of the possible reasons is that the game does not support high resolutions. Try to set a lower resolution and start the game. If this doesn’t solve the problem, the game installer media might be corrupt.

CompTIA A+ Question L-57

Which of the following BEST represents a hardware requirement for building a PC that will specialize in gaming? (Select TWO).

A. Large hard drive space
B. Specialized cooling
C. HDMI output
D. TV tuner
E. High-end graphics card

Correct Answer: BE

Explanation:
Gaming is about graphics and the processing of graphics in the back end. A gaming PC needs high end graphics card for smooth function and liquid cooling to cool down the components that go hot when working continuously.

CompTIA A+ Question L-2

A local low broadcast television station has asked Emily, a technician, to build a computer that can be used to create commercials. Which of the following should she consider FIRST?

A. High-end graphics card
B. Surround sound capable sound
C. TV tuner
D. Water cooled CPU

Correct Answer: A

CompTIA A+ Question G-8

Which of the following would be the MOST important factor to consider when building a virtualization workstation?

A. High-end graphics card with onboard memory
B. A compact form factor
C. Dual monitor support
D. Maximum RAM and CPU cores

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:
Virtualization requires a lot of memory and processing power. If you install 2 or 3 operating systems, you will be needing memory and processors to keep them running in optimal condition. Therefore, you need maximum RAM and CPU cores to make sure you have enough resources for your virtualization platform.

CompTIA A+ Question D-91

An end user requires a computer to support computer aided drafting and computer aided modeling. Which of the following component packages should a technician recommend to the end user?

A. Powerful processor, high-end graphics card, and maximum RAM
B. File streaming, printer sharing, and a RAID array
C. Surround sound audio, compact form factor, HDMI output
D. Processor and RAM that meets minimum Windows requirements

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Since AutoCAD and computer aided modeling requires more muscle to do the renderings, you need a powerful processor, lots of RAM and an expensive high end graphics card to support the software.

CompTIA A+ Question D-68

A technician is building a gaming computer for a client. The computer will have a 6-core processor, 16GB memory, and a high-end graphics card that takes up 2 slots on the motherboard. Which of the following power supply wattages would be BEST to install for this system?

A. 200W
B. 300W
C. 400W
D. 500W

Correct Answer: D

CompTIA A+ Question D-55

A user, Peter, notices his laptop performance decreases while playing multimedia files. Which of the following would MOST likely increase performance?

A. Install a high-end graphics card with onboard memory.
B. Replace the sound card with a higher quality product.
C. Upgrade the CPU.
D. Increase SODIMM memory.

Correct Answer: D