Exam 1 Review 2

What is the name of the primary power connector that links an ATX power supply to an ATX motherboard?

• P3
• P1
• P2
• P4

What is the primary purpose of the L1 cache in a CPU?

• Initiating the computer's power-on self-test (POST)
• Storing applications loaded from secondary storage
• Managing data exchange between RAM and storage drives
• Holding frequently accessed data to reduce memory fetches

What is the term for the connection pathway between the Memory Control Chip (MCC) and Random Access Memory (RAM)?

• Memory Bridge
• Data Superhighway
• Front Side Bus
• Memory Bus

What primary function does a motherboard's chipset serve?

• Maintaining system time and date accuracy
• Initializing devices during the boot sequence
• Facilitating communication between the CPU and other connected devices

What primary role does the External Data Bus (EDB) play within a computer system?

• Transmitting audio signals
• Controlling peripheral devices
• Providing power to the CPU
• Facilitating data exchange between the CPU and RAM

What role do registers play in a CPU's operation?

• Determining the clock speed of the CPU
• Temporarily storing internal commands and data
• Managing input and output operations
• Controlling the address bus's routing

What substance is typically applied between a CPU and its heatsink to enhance thermal conductivity?

• Liquid Nitrogen
• Silver Dust
• Conductive Gel
• Thermal Paste

What term describes an SDRAM module that features memory chips mounted on both sides?

• Double decker
• Double-Sided
• ECC
• Dual Channel

What term is commonly used to refer to a component integrated directly into the motherboard?

• On-board
• Included
• Functioning
• Embedded

What type of RAM module utilizes a specialized 240-pin DIMM socket, consumes significantly less power than its predecessors, and offers nearly double the bandwidth?

• DDR1 SDRAM
• DDR2 SDRAM
• DDR3 SDRAM
• EEPROM