220-801 Question #332: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: Surround sound audio and HDMI output. A Home Theater PC (HTPC) must integrate seamlessly with the home entertainment setup. The two most critical features for this purpose are surround sound audio (to connect to a receiver or speaker system for cinematic audio) and HDMI output (to connect to a TV or projector with a

Question

Joe wants to purchase a computer for use in his family's home theater and asks for advice. Which of the following should be the FIRST priority in Joe's new computer?

Options

AMaximum RAM and CPU cores
BHigh-end cooling and very powerful fans
CHigh wattage power supply and large case
DSurround sound audio and HDMI output

Explanation

A Home Theater PC (HTPC) must integrate seamlessly with the home entertainment setup. The two most critical features for this purpose are surround sound audio (to connect to a receiver or speaker system for cinematic audio) and HDMI output (to connect to a TV or projector with a single cable carrying both HD video and audio). These outputs are the defining interface requirements of an HTPC. Maximum RAM/CPU cores, high-end cooling, and large cases are not relevant to home theater use - the workloads are media playback, not computation. High wattage PSUs and large cases are contrary to the typically compact and quiet HTPC form factor goal.

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