3.13.8 Audio Quiz

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What is the DB-15 connector on a sound card typically used for?
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Joystick and MIDI port
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You would like to install windows on the computer that previously had another operating system, but you are not sure if the audio card is compatible. The I nstalled audio card is a SoundMax D1371 PCI card. Which of the following best describes next step should perform?
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Check the manufacturer website for compatibility information
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Which port on the soundcard should you connect a non-amplified microphone to?
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Mic in
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Which of the following features are typically able through TRS ports on a sound card?
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Speaker out. Microphone in.
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You are building a new computer and want to purchase a motherboard that has integrated town with digital audio output. Which of the following words would you most likely find on the motherboard face plate that indicates digital audio support?
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S/PDIF
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You are building one of your Customers a home theater PC (HTPC) to connect to an HGTV and high definition audio system. The customer is going to be playing mostly Blu-ray movies on the system. Which of the following features should the soundcard include?
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S/PDIF output Dolby Digital, DTS support, or SDDS support
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Which component is responsible for converting digital audio into sound that game we played on speakers?
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DAC Digital to analog converter
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You have just purchased a new plug and play sound card that uses PCI slots. What should you do before installing the device in your window system?
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Check the HCl to make sure the device is compatible with the version of windows running on your system Download the latest driver from the manufacturers website
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The PCI sound card and your computer has stopped working. You decide to use the motherboards integrated sound until you can replace the PCI sound card. After moving to BC I sound card in powering on the computer, you have no sound, and the building sound card does not show up in the device manager.
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Edit the CMOS settings and enable the onboard sound
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The customer has brought the computer in to be repaired. He said he thinks a sound card has stopped working because no audio is produced when music video or DVDs are played. What troubleshooting steps should you take first?
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Verify the volume is not muted Verify that speakers are plugged into the correct Jack and are powered on
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You recently purchased a new sound card and installed it and a free PCI slot in your computer. You plug in your old speakers, but you don't get any sound. You have checked all cable connections and they are secure. You have also ensure that the speakers volume is appropriately adjusted and isn't muted. Which of the following best describes the next step you should perform?
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Check the vendors website for an updated driver