Show what you have learned about replacing the thermal paste on a processor.
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What the test includes and how it is scored
This test checks whether you know how to replace the thermal paste of a desktop processor with good judgement: what it is for, when to replace it, which paste to choose, which precautions to take, how to clean, how much to apply and how to secure the cooler.
What the test covers
- What thermal paste is for, the signs that it has worn out and how often it is replaced.
- Safety precautions before working on the computer.
- What to do with a cooler that already has pre-applied paste.
- How to clean the old paste off the processor.
- How much paste to apply.
- The correct order of the steps.
- Which type of paste to choose and why not liquid metal.
- What to do if the cooler is still stuck and in which order the push pins are secured.
There are 9 questions about the paste and when to replace it, safety, types of paste, pre-applied paste, a stuck cooler, cleaning, amount, push pins and the order of the steps. Next to each one, the points it is worth:
- The paste and when to replace it 1,5
- Safety before you start 1
- Types of paste 1
- Pre-applied paste 1
- The cooler will not come off 1
- Clean both surfaces 1
- Amount of paste 1
- Secure the cooler 1
- Put the steps in order 1,5
If you get it right the first time, you score all the points for the question; after one mistake, half; and after two mistakes, 0. If you view the solution, that question scores no points.
With the arrows at the bottom you can review questions you have already answered, but not change your answer. The restart button starts the test again.
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