CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question I-72

A user calls a technician and states that their computer shutdowns after about 15 minutes of being turned on. The user also states that if they wait about an hour and turn the computer back on, it will function properly, but will shutdown after 15 minutes as it did before. Which of the following should the technician check on the motherboard that could be causing this problem?

A. SATA connection
B. CMOS battery
C. TPM chip
D. Capacitors

Correct Answer: D

CompTIA A+ Question L-40

When configuring a new hard drive for use in a hot swappable environment, which of the following connection types should be used?

A. PATA
B. eSATA
C. IDE
D. SATA

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
eSATA, the e is for external – meaning that the cabling used is meant for being outside of the computer chassis. Many external hard drive-casing kits will feature USB 2.0 connections along with eSATA connection.

CompTIA A+ Question H-30

Which of the following connections are typically on the external PC chassis? (Select TWO).

A. AGP
B. SAS
C. IEEE1394
D. eSATA
E. IDE

Correct Answer: CD

Explanation:
IEEE1394 commonly known as Firewire port and eSATA connections are typicaly located on the external PC chassis. Firewire port is a serial bus interface that works like a USB. eSATA connection are typically external hard disks.