CompTIA A+ Question K-73

Which of the following should be considered when building a standard PC?

A. Capacity of the hard drive
B. RAID level that will be used
C. Requirements for applications
D. Amount of RAM

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
If you are building a PC, you need to determine what kind of computing power is needed. If you want gaming, CAD or 3D animation, you need powerful processor and lots of RAM. If you need a standard PC, take into account the requirements for applications that you plan to use on the new PC. Then build the PC according to the requirements.

CompTIA A+ Question H-97

Which of the following are the MOST important factors to address when a technician is choosing the components for a CAD workstation? (Select THREE).

A. Large drive space allocation
B. Powerful processor
C. Multiple network cards
D. Multiple large HD monitors
E. Powerful video card
F. Maximum RAM

Correct Answer: BEF

Explanation:
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/C/CAD.html

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 B-56

A corporate technician has been tasked with providing a thin client PC for a new employee. Which of the following configurations would be the MOST appropriate?

A. A PC with the maximum amount of supported RAM
B. A PC equipped with high end audio and video cards
C. A PC that meets the minimum requirements for running an OS
D. A PC with the most powerful processor

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:
A thin client is a bare minimum box of components that is used for simple tasks. A PC with minimum requirements to run an OS can act as a thin client.