CPU socket (WIKI)

What is the function of a CPU socket?

• To provide mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board

• To hold the CPU in place without soldering

• To allow easy swapping of components

• To increase the mechanical stability of the CPU

Which type of socket is preferred for chips with many pins?

• Pin Grid Array (PGA)

• Land Grid Array (LGA)

• Ball Grid Array (BGA)

• Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)

What is the main use of CPU sockets in desktop and server computers?

• To allow easy swapping of components

• To provide mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board

• To increase the mechanical stability of the CPU

• To prototype new circuits

Which type of CPU socket is commonly used in laptops?

• Pin Grid Array (PGA)

• Land Grid Array (LGA)

• Ball Grid Array (BGA)

• Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)

What are the challenges faced by modern CPU sockets as pin density increases?

• Signal integrity issues

• Difficulty in routing signals to nearby components

• Increasing demands on printed circuit board fabrication technique

• All of the above

Which type of socket requires soldering and is generally not considered user replaceable?

• Pin Grid Array (PGA)

• Land Grid Array (LGA)

• Ball Grid Array (BGA)

• Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)

What is the purpose of a heat sink mounting system in modern CPU sockets?

• To provide mechanical stability to the CPU

• To allow easy swapping of components

• To increase the cooling efficiency of the CPU

• To improve the electrical connections between the CPU and the motherboard

Which socket is used for Intel's 4th generation (Haswell/Haswell Refresh) processors?

• LGA 775

• LGA 1150

• LGA 1155

• LGA 1156

Which socket is compatible with AMD Ryzen 9, Ryzen 7, Ryzen 5 & Ryzen 3 Zen based processors?

• Socket AM4

• Socket AM3+

• Socket FM2+

• Socket TR4/Socket SP3r2

Which socket is used for Intel's Xeon Phi x200 and Xeon Scalable processors?

• LGA 1151/Socket H4

• LGA 3647

• LGA 2066/Socket R4

• LGA 2011-v3